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College enrollment continues to fall
Undergraduate enrollment dropped this spring at a faster rate than in the fall—with community colleges continuing to see the biggest decline.
Community college rolls out Local Econ 101 for staff
Lorain County Community College is credentialing their advising and career staff in regional economics—in hopes of connecting more students to in-demand jobs.
For Millennials at work, a growing divide between haves and have nots
More than half of Boomers had a good job by their mid-20s. Millennials with a bachelor's are besting them—but a new study finds other young adults are falling behind.
On-ramps’ recruiting gets tested as they look to grow
On-ramps like Merit America and Year Up are planning for big growth. The question: How fast can they bring in new learners who are a good fit?
The college payoff: ROI and economic mobility
We’ve rounded up the latest research on college ROI and economic mobility so you don’t have to.
Adult learners in N.C. are teaching community colleges a thing or two
Five community colleges in North Carolina piloted a program to bring in new adult learners this fall. The number of takers exceeded expectations—and two thirds of students completed or re-enrolled.
Measuring the ‘Great (Degree) Reset’
Employers loosened degree requirements in a substantial number of occupations in the years before the pandemic—and the trend has continued, according to a new analysis from the Burning Glass Institute.
Cannabis credentials take off
The cannabis job market is exploding, and degrees and certifications in the field are starting to follow suit.
Remember Phoenix?
The University of Phoenix, once the largest university in the country, has shrunk dramatically. Its story isn't just one of attrition, though—but also of getting back to its roots as a bachelor's completion institution for career-minded adults.
Two Hispanic brothers wanted to go to college in Colorado. Here’s why only one made it.
Two brothers saw higher education as a way into careers that would pay well and let them work hard with their minds, not their backs. Only one made it to college.