College Education: Income Disparity & Accessibility
College education's economic benefits increasingly favor wealthier students, widening the income gap. Factors include funding disparities, major choices, and access to selective universities.
Public University Funding: Modest Gains, Enrollment Challenges
Public university funding saw a slight boost in 2024, but enrollment remains below 2011 levels. Tuition revenue is down, and future gains face demographic challenges, says SHEEO report.
Harvard Foreign Funding Probe: Trump Admin vs. Universities
The Education Department requests Harvard to disclose foreign gifts/contracts, echoing Trump's scrutiny of university funding & international ties. Harvard contests claims of non-compliance with federal law regarding foreign contributions.