Higher Education Trends: Key Insights & Analysis

SS Higher Education Trends

Persistence and retention rates hit some of their highest levels in nearly a decade

Over 86% of first-year students returned to college in the spring, according to the latest data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.

By SS Jun 27, 2025

Federal judge orders OCR to reinstate laid-off employees — for now

The reduction in force left the office "incapable of addressing the vast majority" of complaints, the ruling said.

By SS Jun 27, 2025

Judge strikes down National Science Foundation’s 15% funding cap for research overhead

With the new ruling, efforts to cap research overhead reimbursement have now been blocked at four federal agencies.

By SS Jun 26, 2025

University of Connecticut eyes workforce cuts to manage funding shortfalls

Faced with cuts to state and federal funding, leaders are clamping down on hiring and reviewing temporary positions, along with other austerity measures.