Higher education
Rural high school students are more likely than city kids to get their diplomas, but they remain less likely to go to college
1 in 5 students in the US are living in rural areas.
The Ivies can weather the Trump administration’s research cuts – it’s the nation’s public universities that have the most to lose
While headlines focus on Harvard and Columbia, state universities train far more STEM students, power the nation’s research engine and have fewer resources to weather sweeping cuts.
Polytechnic universities focus on practical, career‑oriented skills, offering an alternative to traditional universities
Polytechnic universities try to incorporate skills-based learning into education.
How I rehumanize the college classroom for the AI‑augmented age
A writer instructor recognizes the role of AI on campus, while elevating social connection and humanity into the college experience.
Federal investigation into Smith College probes whether transgender students can attend women’s schools – challenging the evolving mission of women’s education
The Smith College investigation marks the first time the Trump administration is considering whether trans students should gain admission to certain schools.