Michael T. Nietzel

More than 41 million adults (ages 25-64) intend to enroll in postsecondary education of some sort within the next two years, according to a new report from the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL).

Drexel University announced today that it's received the largest gift in its history — $112.6 million from the Howley Foundation, founded by Drexel alumnus and trustee W.

The University of California will consider reinstating a requirement that undergraduate applicants submit scores on standardized admissions tests like the ACT or SAT.

Thirty American college students have been chosen as the first cohort of Lafayette Fellows . Each fellow will receive financial support for one year

A recent survey of early-career scientists reveals that Donald Trump’s campaign to upend science policies is causing many to doubt whether they will stay in academia.

Anthropic has unveiled Claude Corps, a $150 million initiative to train and deploy 1,000 young workers into 400 U.S. nonprofits. The fellows, paid $85,000 annually, will spend a year full-time, in-person, helping organizations use AI to boost their efficiency and mission impact. The program prioritizes accessibility, welcoming applicants over 18 years of age with minimal work experience, and regardless of their educational background. This partnership with CodePath and Social Finance aims to democratize AI access for the nonprofit sector. The first cohort is scheduled to start in October 2026. The goal is to establish a model for widespread AI benefits.

The Leinweber Foundation has made a major gift establishing the Leinweber Forum for Theoretical Physics at Princeton University, making it the ninth member of the prestigious Leinweber Network. This significant commitment brings the foundation's total support for theoretical physics to over $165 million across nine top U.S. institutions. The funding advances fundamental science research by supporting faculty, graduate students, postdocs, and fostering inter-institutional collaboration through conferences and workshops. Princeton's new Forum will be an interdisciplinary hub, focusing on high-energy physics, cosmology, and related mathematics, with Eliot Quataert as its inaugural director. Larry Leinweber, the foundation's founder, aims to strengthen U.S. leadership in basic science and inspire groundbreaking discoveries through this collaborative network.

College persistence rates saw a slight gain for Fall 2024 freshmen, with 77.1% returning for a second year, according to a new report. Notably, Black and Hispanic students achieved decade-high persistence and retention rates, alongside significant gains for Native American students. The study also highlighted improvements among part-time freshmen, who reached a decade-high return rate of 54.1% for the next fall. While most students remained at their initial institution, the report detailed varying persistence by major, with Engineering leading among bachelor's degree seekers. These results underscore positive momentum in student engagement during their first year.

A new survey of students at regional public universities by the think tank Third Way offers some surprising insights.

A federal judge has temporarily halted a Trump administration rule that sought to restrict federal student loans for graduate students in nursing and other health-related fields. U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell blocked the Education Department's redefinition of "professional degrees," which would have significantly cut annual loan limits for these students. The judge found the department overstepped its authority by adding criteria not specified by Congress, agreeing the rule would cause irreparable harm. This ruling offers a crucial, albeit temporary, win for students, preventing the rule from taking effect July 1. However, the judge found that the new loan caps set by Congress still apply.