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The Politics of College Choice
Research shows that students care a great deal about the policies of the state in which they attend college, especially on issues like gun control and abortion.
Louisiana Stops Requiring FAFSA Completion in High School
Some state officials say the policy was burdensome and promoted college-going over more vocational paths. Critics of the change fear it will impede college attainment for needy students.
Mississippi University Closure Bill Dies, but Similar One Emerges
Debating the State Role in Replacing Federal Pandemic Relief
Should state budgets fill the gap left by COVID relief funds? Higher ed officials and lawmakers in Connecticut disagree.
Governors Push Consolidation in Pennsylvania, Oklahoma
Pennsylvania and Oklahoma are the latest states where governors are considering sweeping changes to public higher education systems.
Distinctive Funding Challenges for Rural Regional Colleges
The presidents of three public colleges in Colorado have banded together, asking state legislators for additional funds to help offset the challenges of being small and isolated.
Lessons From Michigan’s Continued Efforts to Make College Free
States can pass incremental efforts to make college more affordable.
Did an N.C. State Building Sicken Scores of Occupants?
Some current and former employees say they fear probable carcinogens in a campus building may have harmed them and students. They’re criticizing the university’s response.