College completion rates show socioeconomic gaps. Cost perception and alternative options impact decisions. High-poverty schools see lower rates, with non-degree interest rising. Students may not feel ready for postsecondary path.
UW-Stevens Point partners with Northcentral Technical College (NTC) in Wausau, aiming to expand degree programs and offer student support. Some UW campuses have shuttered recently, but new collaborations are sought.
American academia faces uncertainty due to funding cuts and political pressures. Institutions focus on student support amidst instability and evolving regulations. International students are particularly vulnerable.
