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A woman in glasses with tattoos sits for a portrait

One ‘Forgotten’ Student Tells Her Story

November 9, 2023

Stephanie Land’s new memoir chronicles her journey to a bachelor’s degree as a poor single mother. She says higher ed leaders could learn something from her experience.

Two colleges campuses separated by a jagged line
Two colleges campuses separated by a jagged line

Merger Divergence

October 30, 2023

Two newly consolidated institutions in Pennsylvania saw opposite enrollment trends this fall, raising questions about the link between mergers and head count.

A group of orange silhouettes heads one direction while a group of gray silhouettes with backpacks heads under a marble archway
A group of orange silhouettes heads one direction while a group of gray silhouettes with backpacks heads under a marble archway

Growing Enrollment, Shrinking Future

October 26, 2023

Undergraduate enrollment rose for the first time since 2020, stoking hopes for a long-awaited recovery. But surprising areas of decline may dampen that optimism.

A hotel with red banners and signs that say "Mustang Hall"
A hotel with red banners and signs that say "Mustang Hall"

Boom Time for Maine’s Community Colleges

October 24, 2023

Enrollment in the state's two-year system hit an all-time high this fall, despite national declines and the state’s aging population. What’s their secret?

Silhouette reading covid-19 behind a student with a backpack
Silhouette reading covid-19 behind a student with a backpack

Is ‘Gen P’ Ready for College?

October 23, 2023

This fall’s applicant cohort will be the first to have entered high school during the pandemic. Assessing their college readiness will be a challenge for admissions offices.

A brown-haired woman at a podium in front of a blue screen
A brown-haired woman at a podium in front of a blue screen