In a significant move designed to bring greater transparency to the high-stakes decision of choosing a college, the U.S. Department of Education has integrated a powerful new disclosure tool directly into the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This recently implemented feature
Imagine a prestigious university, a beacon of learning in the heart of Assam, India, brought to a standstill by protests so intense that classrooms fall silent, labs sit empty, and administrative offices lock their doors for over two months. This has been the reality at Tezpur University, a central
The early childhood education sector is facing a profound and escalating crisis, one that threatens the stability of both its workforce and the families who depend on it. In Northeast Philadelphia, a recent visit by State Rep. Sean Dougherty to a Kinder Academy location brought the issue into sharp
What happens when an Ivy League titan like Yale University, with an endowment towering at $44.2 billion, stumbles into a financial quagmire that threatens to drain $300 million annually? This isn’t a distant concern but a pressing reality unfolding right now in 2025. As new endowment taxes loom and
Imagine a vibrant campus, once buzzing with creativity and artistic passion, now grappling with the harsh realities of budget cuts and empty classrooms—a scene unfolding at Columbia College Chicago this year. This renowned institution, celebrated for its arts and media programs, finds itself in a
Imagine a young adult, fresh out of high school, standing at a crossroads with dreams of a bright future but burdened by the looming shadow of student debt before even stepping onto a college campus. This scenario is all too common in today’s economic landscape, where the promise of higher
