Topic: Higher Education

President Trump’s series of executive orders has disrupted vital anti-poverty, healthcare, housing, disaster relief, and education programs.

Current and former community college students from the SAC delegation shared their higher ed perspectives and experiences with state leaders at a recent conference in Austin.

Jose Gonzalez, a first-generation student who started at a community college and successfully transferred to a four-year university, recounts his journey.

There is a growing number of colleges and universities committed to a new vision of excellence in higher education.

Connecting community college students to resources and support early on is crucial for helping them successfully transition to a four-year university, says the head of the Kaplan Educational Foundation.

Statement from Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D., senior vice president of EdTrust on the Creating A More Positive University Space (CAMPUS) Act 

EdTrust applauds the Department of Education for proposing two pathways for waiving some or all of the outstanding balance of a federal student loan held by the Department.

Interest in short-term credentials is surging but their value is mixed. More research is needed to assess their effectiveness.