Roanoke College revived its varsity football program after more than 80 years, joining a wave of small colleges adding the sport to attract students, especially men. Research shows football can bring a short-term enrollment bump, but long-term gains are uncertain.

Last year more than a million international students studied in the U.S., contributing about $43 billion into the U.S. economy. But researchers predict a drop of about 150,000 new international students this fall, leading to a decline of about 15% overall.

After Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans schools emphasized college for all, but many students faced financial and personal struggles. Now, the KIPP charter school network has shifted its focus to both college and career options to better support students' diverse needs.

The Trump administration has proposed cutting $1.2 billion in TRIO funding, which supports low-income and first-generation students. Advocates warn the move could limit college access despite the programs' long record of success.

Maryland federal judge struck down two Trump-era actions targeting DEI programs in schools and universities. She ruled the Education Department illegally threatened to cut funding, and the guidance has been on hold since April.

As generative AI tools like ChatGPT become more popular among students, edtech companies such as Chegg and Macmillan are adapting by integrating AI into their platforms to stay competitive. While some students embrace AI for efficiency, others and their professors express concern that overreliance could weaken critical thinking and academic integrity.

The order requires major athletic departments to preserve scholarships for women's and Olympic sports, while aiming to curb the explosive growth of name, image and likeness deals—known as NIL—that have dramatically transformed athlete compensation in recent years.

The new law brings sweeping changes, including national school vouchers, revised Medicaid and food assistance policies, and major overhauls to federal student loans and college funding.