Category: College Planning Scholarships
Week in review: A controversial chancellor’s $1.1M payout
Most clicked story of the week The new year brings new challenges and, if 2026 is anything like its predecessor, […]
January 12, 2026
What the 2026 salary report reveals about retention risk in higher ed marketing
Higher education marketing teams are facing mounting pressure. Enrollment challenges, rising competition and expanding digital expectations have increased the scope […]
January 12, 2026
Will Newsom quickly settle a school facilities lawsuit as Schwarzenegger did?
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, left, joins former state Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger at a March 2024 news conference. Credit: Damian Dovarganes […]
January 12, 2026
OPINION: Colleges must start treating immigration-based targeting as a serious threat to student safety and belonging
by Madison Forde, The Hechinger Report January 12, 2026 Last month, a Boston University junior proudly posted online that he […]
January 12, 2026
Community colleges’ calculus policy: A recipe for failure?
Credit: Andrew Reed / EdSource No parent, teacher, adviser or other responsible educator would ever recommend, much less require, a […]
January 12, 2026
Why You Deserve This Scholarship Essay (3 Sample Answers)
Thank you for subscribing! One of the most popular scholarship essay questions is “Why do you deserve this scholarship?” Answering […]
January 11, 2026
How to Future-Proof Your Degree
Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just reshaping technology; it’s reshaping the job market, the classroom, and the very skills employers value. […]
January 10, 2026
Newsom’s last budget as governor would give schools and community colleges an unexpected $22 billion
Students wait outside a classroom at Valencia High School in Santa Clarita. Credit: Jae C. Hong / AP Photo Top […]
January 10, 2026
Amid federal threats, UC and CSU get ‘critical’ support in Newsom’s proposed budget
Students walk in front of the library at the University of California, San Diego. Credit: Michael Ho Wai Lee / […]
January 10, 2026