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Governor Josh Shapiro unveils an ambitious plan to reform higher education in Pennsylvania, emphasizing affordability and accessibility. Read to learn more.

A series of seemingly modest changes to the system have, little by little, added up to a head-spinning sum.

Americas discontent with education is real and growing. Education isnt exciting, engaging or relevant for far too many students. And we need a new national aim to fix it.

More and more people are asking whether a college education is still worth the investment.

It involves a Jewish studies professor and embodies everything that’s wrong with today’s debates.

Closing equity gaps in higher education will take time, effort, and money, but it would yield enormous benefits for all of us.

If students fleeing antisemitism can get a break on tuition, why couldn’t students fleeing abortion bans?

“I don't know if academia can be saved,” William Jacobson says, adding that "it certainly cannot be reformed from within.” 

So now he’s going full Toxic Wife Guy.

Higher ed continues to be criticized, called to account, and placed in the crosshairs. 2023 was a year of watershed moments for higher ed. What do we hope to see in 2024?