Persistence, Retention Among Black and Hispanic Freshmen Reach Decade Highs

Persistence rate tops 77%, the highest level in a decade, report finds

New data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center also showed that Black and Hispanic persistence rates reached decade highs.

More Top Black Students Are Choosing HBCUs Over the Ivies

As fewer Black students apply to white colleges, our HBCUs are seeing a rise in enrollment driven by the repeal of DEI and Affirmative Action.

College produces first cohort of healthcare graduates

College produces first cohort of healthcare graduates

Master's admissions continue to show strong growth as more students pursue higher degrees

Actual student admissions at the undergraduate level of higher education institutions have demonstrated a steady growth trend in recent years, AzerNEWS reports citing the Azerbaijan Ministry of Science and Education.

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Thousands of Ohio students are M.I.A. from school and losing the opportunity to reach their potential. Nearly 385,000 students—about one in every four—were “chronically absent” in 2024–25, meaning they missed more than 10 percent of the school year. Of these students, 125,000 were absent more than 20 percent of the year, or about two months’ worth of school. In districts such as Cleveland, Lorain, and Youngstown, more than half of students were chronically absent. Based on preliminary data, Read More