College education

Higher education is in crisis. American colleges and universities face declining enrollment and rising costs. Campuses have become ground zero for the culture war, sparking debates about diversity, equity, and inclusion and free speech.What is the value of higher education today, and how can college leaders respond to the crises and controversies on their campuses?

The majority of Americans without degrees still believe in the value of higher education, according to the poll. But not all college degrees are created equal.

Rather than lowering the price, some universities use online courses to subsidize everything else.

The city's college student advisory board is conducting an online survey to hear from anyone who's been enrolled in college during the past two years. The updated deadline is April 20.

At least a third of respondents at UT-Austin, UT-Dallas and Texas A&M said they’re not sure administrators at their universities protect free speech on campus.

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It used to be true that a college degree was the sure path to success. But that's not necessarily always true today. In "Rethinking College," award-winning journalist Karin Klein suggests another path for our country's students and their families.

Sharp leaves after having transformed the institution, embedding it into state government, expanding its reach and boosting its academic and athletic reputation.

On college campuses, women are making inroads in male-dominated fields like engineering and business. But that is not eliminating the earnings gaps in leadership and income in the workplace.

Floods, wildfires and hurricanes can have long-term financial consequences for college-age people. As climate change makes disasters more common, more and more students are struggling.