‘Midway Through’ tells the story of a woman in her 40s going back to college : NPR
A Miami college student in her 40s shares her experience returning to school and how motherhood has prepared her for this challenge. […]
Americans without a degree still find value in college : NPR
A new Lumina Foundation and Gallup poll surveyed nearly 14,000 people between the ages of 18 and 59 who don’t have degrees. […]
USAID enabled 208 Afghan women to defy the Taliban ban on college — until now
A USAID grant enabled them to either study online or enroll in college in another country. Now the grant has been terminated. […]
College presidents facing Trump funding cuts : NPR
In even a typical year, running a college or university is a complex job. There are worries of enrollment declines, cuts in […]
College presidents say threats to cut federal funding making leadership difficult : NPR
University leaders are under pressure to comply with federal executive orders and policy changes or risk losing federal funding. Some college presidents […]
College Board’s CEO on How AP Courses Are Changing for the AI Era
The College Board is making a key addition to its 70-year-old Advanced Placement program: creating courses with significant input from the business […]
The College Board Adds Two New AP Courses. Here’s What Makes Them Different
For decades, the College Board partnered with college and universities to design courses for its sprawling Advanced Placement program, which is offered […]
Introducing finalists of NPR’s College Podcast Challenge 2024 : NPR
It’s March Madness here at the NPR Education Desk. We’ve listened to hundreds of entries from the best college podcasters around the […]
This Virginia program helps former foster youth get college degrees : NPR
Alexandria Davis transferred to Virginia Commonwealth University after completing her associate’s degree with help from Great Expectations. She says she’s used to […]
College campuses react to the news of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal : NPR
The Israel-Hamas war ignited protests on many U.S. college campuses. Some students were elated, others concerned after the announcement of a ceasefire. […]
