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Tuition Discounting Continues to Climb

A NACUBO study found average tuition discount rates at 57.1 percent for first-time, full-time undergraduates, according to preliminary estimates. Net tuition revenue is also down.

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Opinion

Why Ambitious Students Now Take 14 AP Exams

Grade inflation has made Advanced Placement exams indispensable.

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Opinion

Building a Scalable Career Development Accelerator

Students need structured career support and career offices are stretched thin: An asynchronous career preparation program can help fill the gaps.

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Graduation Speakers on Musicals, Humiliation and, Yes, AI

From Hugh Jackman to Malika Andrews, speakers celebrated 2026 graduates with stories about forging their own paths and growing from failure.

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Opinion

What Happens in College Doesn’t Stay in College

The rise of prediction apps on campuses poses major financial risks for an already challenged generation.

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Boston Mayor Withdraws From Harvard Law Commencement Amid Grad Student Strike

The union framed the mayor’s decision as a victory, but her spokesperson said she was “deeply disappointed” that she could not attend the event.

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Opinion

There Seems to Be Some Confusion Over Who Speaks for the University

The next critical step for institutional neutrality policies is to set clear, written rules on who is—and isn’t—permitted to speak on behalf of the institution.

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Earnings Test Gets Mixed Reviews in Public Comments

Representatives for religious colleges and beauty schools argued the metric could have devastating consequences for their institutions. Others say accountability is necessary.