Resources for Reporters: The Higher Ed Report for Journalists
Impact of COVID-19
Resources for reporters on how coronavirus impacts colleges and universities; links to virtual admitted students experiences; and information about how graduating seniors are adjusting their career searches.
Addressing “Hidden” College Costs: A Donor-based Solution to Costs Beyond Tuition
How philanthropy can support students, and trending toward more focused giving.
When a Small Data Point Leads to Big Student Success
Ursinus College has had success using some creative markers to not only track, but predict, students who may struggle on campus.
It Takes a Village to Recruit a Student
Ursinus puts its people, and not only its admissions staff, on the front lines of the recruitment process.
Busting the Myth of the Penniless Poet
Myth #1: Liberal arts grads end up stuck in low-paying jobs. Fact: Liberal arts graduates are successful, and happy, across a wide variety of fields.
Strategies for Choosing Your School
Many students who are admitted to multiple schools don’t have a clear first choice. What should they consider when making a decision?
College Price
What the average American college actually pays for their education isn’t always clear. Hint: it’s a lot less than sticker price.