U.S. Colleges Are About to See a Big Decline in Applicants
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Photo-Illustration: Intelligencer; Photos: GettyAs freshmen settle in for their first year of college,...
Don't look for meaningful tax reform from the Statehouse this Legislative session. Everything they propose will harm schools, parks, libraries and health services, without addressing the root cause of Ohio's problem: lawmakers have given gigantic tax breaks to wealthy people. (Photo by David Petk...
Congress did not extend President Donald Trump’s Aug. 11 order that federalized the city’s police force and launched a surge of law enforcement into the city. But the National Guard and some other federal agencies will continue their deployment, and it’s not clear when that might end.
The article examines how foreign governments, especially China, leverage funding and influence within American higher education to suppress free speech and promote authoritarian values. It highlights the dependence of universities on foreign tuition, censorship of controversial topics, and the broader impacts on academic integrity and free inquiry, warning that the pursuit of money has led to the erosion of core college principles and free expression.
First Lady Melania Trump announced the White House’s commitment to AI education and responsible development during a meeting of the AI Education Task Force. The event highlighted initiatives for AI literacy, public-private partnerships, and innovative projects like the Presidential AI Challenge to engage students in creating AI solutions for national challenges. The focus also addressed concerns around AI's impact on youth and ongoing efforts to promote safe AI use.
The Eagles’ cheerleading team will look different this season, and not just because of new choreography. For the first time, the squad will include three men: rookies Dalton Walsh and Alex Fan, alongside James LeGette, who has been part of the group since 2021. LeGette enters his fifth season, ...
This article examines recent reductions and freezes in humanities Ph.D. programs at the University of Chicago, exploring the implications for the future of humanistic scholarship. It highlights concerns about the loss of vital fields, the motivations behind these budget cuts—whether fiscal prudence or strategic resource redistribution—and the broader risk to the preservation of knowledge and cultural understanding in academia.
This article highlights the 25 colleges that offer the best return on investment in 2026, emphasizing affordable tuition, strong earning potential post-graduation, and generous financial aid programs. Top institutions include CUNY Brooklyn, Princeton, Harvard, Stanford, MIT, and others that provide high earning prospects with manageable debt and excellent value for students across the United States.
A 2024 survey of over 3,000 students reveals high confidence in school and external resources for career planning, especially among middle school students. Federal funding and early exposure to career exploration programs are key factors in improving readiness. Differences by race/ethnicity and age highlight areas for targeted support, emphasizing the importance of expanding resources in earlier grades to prepare all students for life after high school.
