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College admissions expected to drop in the fall after first-time increase since pandemic

Overall undergraduate enrollment increased by 2.5% for the spring 2024 semester, the first time enrollment in bachelor’s programs has risen in four years. But the modest increase is likely to be short lived, as financial aid chaos is expected in the fall. According to data published Wednesday from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, total […]

NCAA, Power Five approve antitrust settlement, paving way for college athlete revenue model 

The NCAA and the nation’s top five conferences approved a roughly $2.8 billion antitrust settlement, paving the way for a new revenue-sharing model that could increase compensation for student-athletes. NCAA President Charlie Baker In a joint statement The commissioners of the Atlantic Coast Conference, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12 and Southeastern Conference confirmed Thursday that […]

Notre Dame calls on Congress to save college sports after $2.8B settlement

Notre Dame released a statement following its shock settlement with the NCAA and did not blur its position on possible compensation for players. On Thursday, the NCAA and the nation’s top five conferences agreed to pay roughly $2.8 billion to settle several antitrust lawsuits. The agreement, which must be approved by a federal court, puts […]

Man Charged In Shooting That Left College Football Star In Critical Condition

A man has been charged in connection with the shooting that left Auburn University football player Bryan Batty in critical condition, according to the local sheriff’s office. Darryl Brookins, 28, was arrested Wednesday and charged with opening fire in the parking lot of the Tallywood Center Plaza in Florida on Saturday. according to Sarasota County […]

College tuition costs more than students budget for in most cases: survey

A recent survey found that some students could end up paying as much as $10,000 more for college tuition. (iStock) College tuition can cost $10,000 more than budgeted, but a recent study found that many students manage to make ends meet despite the unexpected expense. About 66% of college students said the costs of college […]

College golf team watches in horror as Delta employees launch clubs

This is any traveling golfer’s worst nightmare, but this time there were many real dangers involved. The East Tennessee State University men’s golf team’s X account recorded a video of a Delta Air Lines employee throwing a golf club on the runway as the team prepared to compete in a national tournament. “It’s great that […]

Massachusetts considering universal, free community college

A plan to create a tuition-free, universal community college for all Massachusetts residents was up for debate Tuesday as the state Senate begins deliberating a $57.9 billion budget for the new fiscal year. . Supporters, including Democratic Senate President Karen Spilka, argue that the plan, dubbed MassEducate, aims to grow the state’s workforce while expanding […]