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What Life on Most College Campuses is Really Like
A new survey of students at regional public universities by the think tank Third Way offers some surprising insights.
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“State College Voters” Could Decide the Election
Plus, why the Supreme Court should uphold ghost gun regulations and the hypocrisy of Samuel Alito—in the October 8, 2024 newsletter.
Posted inCollege Guide
Our 2024 College Rankings Are Out: See How Your School Did
While other rankings obsess over elite universities, the Washington Monthly releases new lists that focus on colleges that serve non-wealthy students and their communities.
Posted inCollege Guide
A Different Kind of College Ranking
America needs a new definition of higher education excellence, one that measures what colleges do for their country, instead of for themselves.
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Those Colleges With “State” in Their Name
New research shows that regional universities deliver the greatest return for our tax dollars. So of course we starve them of funds.
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The College President Who Broke Ranks
José Luis Cruz Rivera is putting Northern Arizona University on the map by doing the opposite of what U.S. News & World Report wants.
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America’s Best and Worst Colleges for Master’s Degrees
Some programs help graduates earn a good living without saddling them with crushing debt. Others do the opposite. Our new rankings will help you tell the difference.
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Why Professors Can’t Teach
For as long as universities have existed, academics have struggled to impart their knowledge to students. The failing is fixable—if Washington demands it.
