Higher Education
The Closure of UAA’s Testing Center: Impact and Reflections
The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Testing Center’s permanent closure wasn’t announced in a press release or at a community meeting. I discovered it on a calm summer afternoon when my 14-year-old son went to
Improving Educational Approaches Beyond Screen Use
In many American classrooms, a familiar picture emerges: students focused on tablets, often with headphones, in a quiet environment. Some engage with reading software, while others, having completed their tasks, move on to other activities.
Rev. Brian Konkol’s Impact as Valparaiso University’s President
In early December, during a community meet-and-greet, Rev. Brian Konkol shared how serving as Valparaiso University’s president was his dream role. Over six months into his position, with a new academic year approaching, Konkol remains
Understanding Student Loan Interest Rates for Fall 2026
Paying for college has become increasingly complex in recent times. Tuition and living expenses continue to rise, and federal student loan regulations frequently change. These shifts make it challenging for some borrowers to utilize available
Howard University Students Face Housing and Class Removal
Incoming Howard University freshman Isabella Williams, 18, diligently applied for numerous local scholarships. She kept this effort secret from her parents, viewing it as a special contribution to her family’s burden. Her mother had to
Louisiana Aims for Increased Educational Attainment Amid Financial Aid Reductions
The state of Louisiana has established a target for 60% of working-age residents to possess either a degree or a significant credential by 2030. This ambitious goal reflects a broader push towards improving educational attainment
Changes in Measuring Higher Education Outcomes
The federal government has introduced a significant shift in assessing higher education outcomes. This marks the first time that programs involved in the federal student loan initiative will face scrutiny based on their graduates’ earnings.
New Accountability Measures in Higher Education
The federal government has significantly altered how it evaluates the outcomes of higher education. In a landmark decision, all programs participating in the federal student loan program will now be accountable for their graduates’ earnings.
Addressing the Challenges of Higher Education
For over ten years, the conversation around higher education has focused primarily on access. While important, there is a crucial need to consider the students who leave college without obtaining their degree. The Hechinger Report
Federal Student Loan Repayment Challenges and Upcoming Concerns
More than 12.5 million federal student loan borrowers face potential delinquency or default by the end of 2026, as indicated by current repayment trends from Department of Education data. Current State of Borrower Delinquency and