Higher education news today

Here are some of the top higher education news stories from today:

  1. College Enrollment Declines for First Time in Decades: According to a new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, college enrollment in the United States has declined for the first time in over 40 years. The report found that enrollment dropped by 1.3% in 2020 compared to the previous year. (Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education)
  2. Online Learning Gains Popularity Amid Pandemic: A new survey from the Babson Survey Research Group found that online learning has become increasingly popular among students during the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey found that 77% of students reported taking at least one online course in the past year, up from 55% in 2019. (Source: Inside Higher Ed)
  3. University of California System to Offer Free Tuition to Middle-Class Students: The University of California system has announced that it will offer free tuition to middle-class students starting in the 2022-2023 academic year. The program, called the "Middle Class Tuition Waiver," will cover tuition costs for students from families earning between $80,000 and $125,000 per year. (Source: The New York Times)
  4. Harvard University to Increase Financial Aid: Harvard University has announced that it will increase financial aid for low- and middle-income students by $12 million per year. The university will also eliminate loans for students from families earning less than $65,000 per year. (Source: The Harvard Crimson)
  5. New Study Finds That College Majors Can Affect Earnings Potential: A new study from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found that certain college majors can have a significant impact on a student's earnings potential. The study found that majors in fields such as engineering, computer science, and business tend to have higher earning potential than majors in fields such as education, social work, and the arts. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
  6. University of Michigan to Launch New Online Master's Program: The University of Michigan has announced that it will launch a new online master's program in data science starting in the fall of 2022. The program will be designed to be completed in 12 months and will be open to students from around the world. (Source: The Detroit Free Press)
  7. New Report Highlights Mental Health Concerns Among College Students: A new report from the American College Health Association found that mental health concerns are on the rise among college students. The report found that 62% of students reported feeling overwhelmed by their responsibilities, and 45% reported feeling hopeless. (Source: The Washington Post)

These are just a few of the top higher education news stories from today. I hope you find them interesting and informative!