The Dispatch
A newsletter about the role of higher ed in society, from Open Campus
Written by
Colleen Murphy, +2
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Mar 13, 2026
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8 min read
Focus group participants said they enrolled with limited information, received little support and often graduated with heavy debt.
Feb 27, 2026
7 min read
So far, 43% of high school seniors have completed the application, unlocking access to federal financial aid.
Feb 13, 2026
The median U.S. household takes home nearly $20,000 more in income than it did 50 years ago. A key reason? College.
Jan 30, 2026
6 min read
They're working together to create clear pathways into good-paying jobs that meet student needs and employer demands.
Jan 16, 2026
Men make up 42% of undergraduates and half of all stopouts, according to new data.
Dec 10, 2025
A new study found that many can't afford to make loan payments as the cost of living rises.
Dec 5, 2025
In the last five years, the number of UC San Diego students whose math skills are below the high-school level has increased nearly thirtyfold. That's just one example.
Nov 21, 2025
While the number of international students on U.S. campuses started to decline before President Donald Trump took office, his policies since then have further targeted them.
Oct 31, 2025
New polling shows it's an unpopular strategy.
