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Mortality GapAmericans Without College Degrees Die Younger. Here’s What the Latest Research Tells Us.
For people without a bachelor’s, adult life expectancy peaked in 2010 and has been declining ever since. -
Climate Counts
Are Racial-Affinity Groups a Form of Segregation or Student Support?
Black students at Ohio State have organized Black movie nights, a Black Caucus, and a Black mental-health coalition, efforts they say are key to feeling connected. But lawmakers are pushing back. -
Federal Policy
Ineffective Career Programs Might Be in Trouble. What Does That Mean for Colleges?
Higher-ed groups and policy experts say big shifts could come under new Education Department rules that aim to ensure job training is worth the cost for students. -
“I Knew the Repercussions of Leaving”
A student gave up one life to pursue another -
The Review | Opinion
Want Social Mobility? Reforming Elite College Admissions Won’t Get Us There.
A few hundred more spots for the non-ultra-rich won’t transform society. Here’s what will. -
Race-Conscious Admissions
Here’s How Yale Is Changing Its Admissions Practices for a New Era
Thursday’s announcement came hours after Students for Fair Admissions dismissed a lawsuit against the university that challenged its race-conscious policies. -
Public Perception
What the Public Really Thinks About Higher Education
Americans still believe in the value of a college credential, but they aren’t convinced higher education is fulfilling its promise to society, The Chronicle’s national survey shows. -
College Access
Direct Admissions: Promising, but No Panacea
Many colleges are experimenting with a novel way of enrolling prospective students. New research sheds light on its potential — and limitations. -
'Stark' Data
Will Lawmakers Ban Legacy Admissions? The Public Wants Them To.
New data shows that two-thirds of likely voters support a ban on the practice. Still, don’t get your hopes up. -
Postsecondary Perceptions
Confidence in Higher Ed Is Declining. But Most People Still Think College Is Worth It.
A New America survey released Wednesday found that a majority of Americans “see the benefits” of earning a degree despite the cost.
