A new report says colleges should use AI not just on campus but to help solve public and civic challenges. Examples at Tulane and Northeastern show AI supporting work such as court monitoring, procurement and public communication.

Colleges and universities must revisit their strategies to ensure their schools show up online and that AI tools are sharing the correct data in their summaries.

Data from the 2024 National Alumni RNL survey show that alumni who had a positive college experience are four times more likely to donate, though the average alumni giving rate during the 2023–2024 academic year was just 8.6%.

Students are increasingly behind on their loan payments. Financial literacy initiatives at colleges can help close the gap.

Here's a noncomprehensive list of seven colleges—one private—that enroll more than 48,000 students.

Even if graduates of unaccredited law schools save money upfront, their career prospects often suffer. They have significantly lower bar-passage and employment rates than peers from accredited programs.

Among 368 universities with at least 500 international applicants, the average acceptance rate for fall 2024 was 42%, and a few institutions admitted all applicants.

The change will make some specialized schools newly eligible for national and regional rankings, while a small number of colleges will shift categories to better reflect their programs and degree offerings.