Higher Education Trends: Key Insights & Analysis
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Washington governor eyes FAFSA requirement for high school students
Since taking office last year, Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson has prioritized increasing the state’s completion rate of the federal aid form.
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Jul 16, 2026
10 bills introduced to codify outsourcing of federal education programs
Supporters say the Republican-led proposals would help “right-size” the U.S. Department of Education, while opponents predict inefficiencies.
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Jul 14, 2026
What does the Supreme Court’s transgender athlete ruling mean for higher ed?
The landmark decision has big implications for transgender students — and the Title IX and litigation landscape for colleges.
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Jul 14, 2026
Transferring may not pay off for some students, study suggests
Students just above admissions cutoffs could see lower earnings after moving colleges than those who were rejected, a working paper found.
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Jul 14, 2026