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Amid federal funding cuts, the enrollment of both domestic and foreign students is falling at American colleges and universities.

Students and their families can't plan for everything, or know with absolute certainty what the best decision is. But they can be better informed about options.

In 2024, only about 1 in 3 newly minted economics Ph.D.s were women.

1 in 5 students in the US are living in rural areas.

Younger and more diverse teachers reported higher rates of bullying and discrimination by their colleagues. This can also affect the kids they care for.

Parents and policymakers want job security for graduates, but in the AI and automation era, careers may depend as much on curiosity and initiative as on credentials.

Resilience is often presented as feats of bravery and endurance. But everyday practices like journaling, drafting a text or even writing a to-do list are manifestations of a capacity to adapt.

College students experience high levels of stress that are often the result of a mix of factors, including academic pressures and financial concerns.

Doing the mental work of connecting the dots across multiple web queries appears to help people understand the material better compared to an AI summary.

Black student unions date back to the late 1960s, and were formed so Black students could find community, and also make their schools more responsive to their needs.