Elin Johnson

Seattle

Editor at The Cordova Times

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Texas State Launches Free Microcredentials for Students, Alumni, Staff

2 days ago | bestcolleges.com | Elin Johnson |Darlene Earnest

Updated on May 13, 2025Texas State University will offer workforce certificates and credentials to students, alumni, staff, and faculty for free. Credit: Maskot / DigitalVision / Getty ImagesTexas State is offering certificates and microcredentials for free to all students, faculty, staff, and alumni in partnership with the learning platform Coursera.
What Does Tax-Exempt Status Do for Colleges?

3 weeks ago | bestcolleges.com | Elin Johnson |Cameren Boatner |Raneem Taleb-Agha

Updated on April 22, 2025The IRS is threatening to revoke Harvard’s tax-exempt status, but what does it mean that a university is tax-exempt, and what does it do for students? Credit: Farrell Grehan / Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump posted on Truth Social saying Harvard University should lose its tax-exempt status after the nonprofit institution refused to submit to the Trump administration’s list of demanded changes.
Rural College Students: Bridging the Digital Divide

3 weeks ago | bestcolleges.com | Elin Johnson |Lyss Welding

Updated on April 22, 2025 • Reviewed by Our Integrity NetworkBestColleges.com is committed to delivering content that is objective and actionable. To that end, we have built a network of industry professionals across higher education to review our content and ensure we are providing the most helpful information to our readers.
What Is a Tuition Freeze, and Does It Actually Help Keep College Affordable?

1 month ago | bestcolleges.com | Elin Johnson

Tuition freezes have gained popularity at universities across the country. However, a new report argues they may be harming the students they aim to help. Credit: Rockaa / E+ / Getty ImagesA tuition freeze is when a college, university, or system maintains tuition at a certain rate for a set amount of time. The practice received bipartisan support as a college affordability effort.
MSIs Can Expand Impact With Strong Funding

1 month ago | bestcolleges.com | Elin Johnson

Updated on April 2, 2025A report shows that while historically Black, tribal, and minority-serving colleges and universities produce better outcomes for students, the impact is even greater with increased funding.
Colleges and Universities Cut Costs Over Federal Funding Freezes

1 month ago | bestcolleges.com | Margaret Attridge |Elin Johnson

Updated on March 27, 2025Colleges and universities across the country have frozen hiring, rescinded student offer letters, and cut programs due to federal funding cuts. Credit: DenisTangneyJr / Getty ImagesThe Trump administration has made moves to pause National Institutes of Health research and other federal funding that many colleges and universities rely on. Colleges and universities across the country are scrambling to patch the holes in their budgets left by the frozen funds.
New Data Shows Growth in Transfer Student Numbers

1 month ago | bestcolleges.com | Elin Johnson

Updated on March 21, 2025As states and colleges prioritize transfer pathways, the percentage of transfer students is slowly rebounding to pre-pandemic levels. Credit: golero / E+ / Getty ImagesNew data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center shows the percentage of transfer students grew last year. The analysis shows that the number of transfers grew 4.4% between fall 2023 and fall 2024. Students transferring from two-year to four-year schools primarily drove the growth.
Republicans View Higher Ed Favorably| BestColleges

1 month ago | bestcolleges.com | Elin Johnson

Updated on March 17, 2025The Third Way survey from February shows Republicans find value in a college degree but want more accountability in higher education. Credit: adamkaz / Getty ImagesA survey of Republican voters shows that 63% say a four-year degree is valuable. Trade schools and community colleges are viewed most favorably by Republicans, while for-profit schools had the highest “unfavorable” rating among institution types in the survey.
Get a Bachelor’s Degree for Less at a Community College

2 months ago | bestcolleges.com | Elin Johnson

Updated on March 12, 2025Students can earn a bachelor’s degree at a community college for a fraction of the cost of a four-year college or university, according to a report from the University of Washington. Credit: Vladimir Vladimirov / Getty ImagesCommunity colleges are increasingly expanding into offering bachelor’s degrees. A new report analyzes the published tuition and fees from community colleges nationwide.
Most College Students Experience Basic Needs Insecurity

2 months ago | bestcolleges.com | Elin Johnson

Updated on March 11, 2025A new survey shows 59% of college students experience at least one form of basic needs insecurity. This percentage is even higher for Black and Indigenous students. Credit: Jason Fochtman / Houston Chronicle / Getty ImagesThe Hope Center Student Basic Needs Survey shows that 59% of students experienced insecurity related to food, housing, mental health care, childcare, technology, or transportation.