Texas State Doubles Free Tuition Income Cap To $100,000 For 2027 Freshmen
Texas State’s expanded Bobcat Promise gives free tuition to Fall 2027 freshmen in the top 25% of their class with family income of $100,000 or less.
ASU’s New “Influencer Degree” Costs Up To $60,000 A Year. Will It Pay Off?
Arizona State University launched a content creation bachelor’s degree. Here’s what the “influencer degree” costs and whether it can actually pay off.
Ohio State Pays $2.1 Million To Settle Claims It Hid Researchers’ China Ties
Ohio State will pay $2.1 million to settle DOJ claims it failed to disclose researchers’ China ties on NASA and NSF grant applications since 2012.
Bill Gates Says Heavy AI Use Could Cause Students To End Up Learning Less
Bill Gates’ new 6,000-word essay warns heavier AI use is tied to weaker critical thinking and that students could end up learning less, not more.
University Of Maine Will Give College Credit For Soft Skills Learned In High School
The University of Maine system and two Kansas community colleges will now award college credit for soft skills credentials earned in high school.
Department of Education Says Nearly 1,800 Colleges Haven’t Reported Required Earnings Data
ED says 38.7% of colleges are missing required debt and earnings data. Here’s the reporting breakdown by sector and what happens to non-compliant schools.
DOJ Sues Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon And Washington Over In-State Tuition For Undocumented Students
DOJ sued Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington over in-state tuition for undocumented students, bringing the total to 21 states. What’s at stake.
Syracuse University Admits First Budget Deficit in Years After Missing 2026 Enrollment
Syracuse University faces its first budget deficit in years after missing Fall 2026 enrollment. Here’s what it means for families weighing the cost.
Michigan Seniors Can Now Get Into 21 Colleges Without A Traditional College Application
Michigan’s new MI College Match sends direct admission offers from 21 colleges to seniors who submit a profile by Sept. 21. No essays, fees, or rejections.
Texas Governor Orders Colleges To Develop Three-Year Bachelor’s Degrees
Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to build a statewide three-year bachelor’s degree framework by Dec. 31, 2026.
Justice Department Says GW Med School Broke The Law In 2024 And 2025 Admissions
DOJ says GW Medical School used essay questions to discriminate by race in 2024 and 2025 admissions, violating Title VI. GW disputes the finding.