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Higher education is changing quickly. Colleges and universities face hard questions about cost and value, shifting enrollment, new rules for college athletics and new ways of earning credentials, while students and families weigh what a degree is worth.
edCircuit's higher education coverage is written for college leaders, faculty and staff, and for the students and families deciding where and whether to enroll. It covers admissions and the debate over merit and diversity, for-profit colleges and closures, accreditation, college athletics and NIL, campus life, and the technology changing how college is taught. For applying, see College Admissions.
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College AdmissionsModern College Search Guide for FamiliesModern college search strategies help families use AI, campus visits, admissions interviews, and career planning to find the right college fit.
Higher EducationCollege Orientation Sets Students Up for SuccessCollege orientation helps students build confidence, register for classes, find support, and begin campus life prepared for greater independence.
College AdmissionsSummer College Visits: A Guide for FamiliesSummer college visits help students and families compare schools, explore opportunities, and prepare for a successful college search.
Higher EducationTech Sprawl Is Higher Ed’s Real Security Story, Not the Breach Making HeadlinesThe biggest cybersecurity threat in higher ed isn't the headline breach. It's the tech sprawl and shadow AI hiding between them.
College AdmissionsStudent Loan Caps Trigger National DebateStudent loan caps are fueling lawsuits and raising new questions about graduate education, workforce shortages, and college affordability.
EdTechEdTech Trends Transforming High School ClassroomsEdTech in high school is transforming learning as students use digital tools, AI, and immersive technology to collaborate, create, and explore ideas.
College Athletics and NILNCAA Settlement Drives Olympic Sports CutsRevenue sharing under the House v. NCAA settlement is squeezing athletic budgets. Why colleges are cutting Olympic sports, and which programs have ended.











