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Why men are more likely than women to drop out of college

Jan 16, 2026

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Why men are more likely than women to drop out of college

Men make up 42% of undergraduates and half of all stopouts, according to new data.

Colleen Murphy
Colleen Murphy
Pay rent or pay loans? Student borrowers are forced to choose.

Dec 10, 2025

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Pay rent or pay loans? Student borrowers are forced to choose.

A new study found that many can't afford to make loan payments as the cost of living rises.

Colleen Murphy
Colleen Murphy
Colleges are enrolling students with weak math skills. Here's why that matters.

Dec 5, 2025

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Colleges are enrolling students with weak math skills. Here's why that matters.

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.

Colleen Murphy
Colleen Murphy
A slump in international student enrollment

Nov 21, 2025

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A slump in international student enrollment

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.

Colleen Murphy
Colleen Murphy
Trump's compact is latest attempt to wield influence on campuses

Oct 31, 2025

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Trump's compact is latest attempt to wield influence on campuses

New polling shows it's an unpopular strategy.

Colleen Murphy
Colleen Murphy
Midwestern college students face higher than average costs

Oct 17, 2025

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Midwestern college students face higher than average costs

A new analysis finds that several Midwestern states have few truly affordable public universities.

Colleen Murphy
Colleen Murphy
Nutrition education programs shutter amid funding cuts

Oct 3, 2025

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Nutrition education programs shutter amid funding cuts

SNAP-Ed programs teach low-income families about healthy eating habits and food preparation.

Colleen Murphy
Colleen Murphy
Political climate stirs fear on campuses

Sep 19, 2025

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Political climate stirs fear on campuses

A new survey shows the effects of federal and state pressure on higher ed.

Colleen Murphy
Colleen Murphy
Higher ed’s ‘hunker-down mindset'

Sep 5, 2025

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Higher ed’s ‘hunker-down mindset'

A tight housing market and a fragile job market mean those working in higher ed have fewer options than ever.

Colleen Murphy
Colleen Murphy
Tuition rates in flux for undocumented students

Aug 22, 2025

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Tuition rates in flux for undocumented students

Many states are waiting for more clarity from the federal government before they enforce any changes.

Kayleigh Skinner
Kayleigh Skinner
‘Self-inflicted wounds’ at the Education Department

Aug 8, 2025

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‘Self-inflicted wounds’ at the Education Department

The department-wide staff reduction is hurting colleges and low-income students, says ACE expert.

Colleen Murphy
Colleen Murphy
Billions of dollars in federal funding cuts

Jul 25, 2025

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Billions of dollars in federal funding cuts

Colleen Murphy
Charlotte West
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