Stories from the messy middle of higher ed.
Field reports, research and student stories from the people navigating transfers, cancellations and the path to graduation.
Christian's Story: earning an affordable degree after a smarter transfer.
After tuition costs rose and AP credits were rejected, Christian transferred to a bigger, more affordable school where he could focus on Computer Science coursework.
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Christian's Story: earning an affordable degree after a smarter transfer.
After tuition costs rose and AP credits were rejected, Christian transferred to The University of Texas at Dallas.
The Demographic Cliff Is Here
What higher ed presidents need to do before the enrollment crisis hits.
The State of Higher Ed: Page's Corner
Three reflections on clearer student pathways, transfer-credit visibility, and course disruption.
David A's Story: navigating a murky enrollment experience.
A first-generation student avoided a $14k transfer-credit pitfall.
Sena's Story: a head start that still hit unexpected walls.
She entered with dual-enrollment credits and still spent an extra semester in school.
David's Story: finishing a degree from inside an active-duty career.
A U.S. military officer pieced together coursework across three institutions while deployed.
The $123M leak: how lost transfer credits drain the system.
A breakdown of the data and what instant credit equivalence could recover.
Why empty seats are a leading indicator nobody is watching.
Cancelled sections cost the average institution roughly $5M a year.