Universities Ramp Up Community College Transfer Programs
Universities are creating and improving four-year and online transfer pathways for community college students.
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Trump Admin Ends $350M in Grants to Minority-Serving Institutions
The Department of Education called the grant programs “discriminatory” and “unconstitutional.”
Updated September 16, 2025
Data Shows Community College Students Face Transfer Barriers
New data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center shows continued challenges for community college students who transfer to four-year schools.
Updated September 11, 2025
University of Phoenix Plans To Go Public
According to documents submitted for its initial public offering filing, the university will prioritize its students over short-term investor interest.
Updated September 10, 2025
Meet the 2025 BestColleges STEM Pathways Scholarship Winners
BestColleges awarded the winners $6,000 each to help fund their STEM education.
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AI Adoption Growing in Online College Programs
A new survey shows online college programs are rapidly adopting AI, with most using it to enhance teaching and efficiency.
Inside a New AI-Focused Online Business Analytics Program
Villanova’s new online MS in business analytics program puts AI at the core of every course — part of a national shift in business education toward AI fluency.
The U.S. Is Facing a Credentials Shortage: Report
There’s a national shortage of credentials and associate degrees that help workers get higher-paying jobs, a Georgetown study found.
Low Student Loan Repayment Rates Put Hundreds of Colleges at Risk of Losing Federal Aid
More than 1,000 colleges have low student loan repayment rate. Here’s what students need to know about default rates and financial aid access.
6 in 10 Online Students Report Using AI, Survey Finds
A new BestColleges survey found that students are increasingly using AI, but many have doubts about how universities should use the tech.
9 in 10 Online Graduates Say Their Degree Has Had a Positive ROI
About 3 in 4 online graduates additionally say their online education prepared them for real, work-related challenges.
Most College Students Work While Enrolled. Here’s How It’s Impacting Their Grades and Well-Being
A majority of college students work while enrolled, with most logging 20-plus hours a week. New data highlights how working impacts academics, social life, and financial well-being.
More Colleges Are Offering 3-Year Bachelor’s Degrees. Here’s What Students Need to Know
The 120-credit bachelor’s degree is the U.S. standard, but new three-year, 90-credit programs are helping students graduate faster, save money, and enter the workforce sooner.
Trump Orders Colleges to Report Admissions Data on Race
The president’s memorandum wants the National Center for Education Statistics to provide a clearer picture of whether students of certain races are admitted at higher or lower rates.
These Grad School Programs Could Be Most Impacted by ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Borrowing Limits
New ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ graduate borrowing limits could impact industries including dentistry, medicine, and psychology.
Google Makes Its Most Powerful AI Tools Free for All U.S. College Students
Google is giving U.S. college students free access to its most advanced AI tools, including Gemini Pro and Veo 3, along with training programs and Career Certificates.
Report: Global Employers Embrace Online Business Degrees, but U.S. Lags Behind
The 2025 GMAC Corporate Recruiters Survey showed a widespread embrace of online degrees, but not in the United States.