Outlet: The Hechinger Report

America’s regional public universities can still be a bargain in a sea of high priced options

June 10, 2026 in

The Hechinger Report

by

Charles L. Welch, Ora Hirsch Pescovitz

for

American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), Oakland University

access, affordability, first-generation students, student debt

If higher education wants to rebuild public trust, start with making college affordable

June 3, 2026 in

The Hechinger Report

by

John B. King Jr

for

State University of New York (SUNY)

access, affordability, trust, tuition

As graduation looms, students need pathways that are practical, affordable and connected to opportunity

May 1, 2026 in

The Hechinger Report

by

Sonya Christian

for

California Community Colleges

affordability, community college, workforce

On a college campus in Minneapolis, a sense of danger and anxiety prevails

January 30, 2026 in

The Hechinger Report

by

Paul C. Pribbenow

for

Augsburg University

campus culture, mental health, safety

Colleges need to recruit more men, but Trump’s policies are making it difficult

January 20, 2026 in

The Hechinger Report

by

Catharine B. Hill

for

admissions, enrollment, policy

We cannot let higher education become a gated community for the wealthy, but that’s exactly where it is headed

October 20, 2025 in

The Hechinger Report

by

Sameer Gadkaree

for

The Institute for College Access and Success

access, affordability, community college, data, research

Higher education has been under attack. Here’s a new way to fight back and help today’s students

September 10, 2025 in

The Hechinger Report

by

for

Brandeis University

Curriculum, career preparation, leadership, policy

My students fulfill the promise of higher education every day, but their future is in jeopardy

September 1, 2025 in

The Hechinger Report

by

Kristine Dillon

for

Whittier College

career preparation, funding, politics, success

Here’s how we hold on to experienced teachers: Give them the support they need

July 28, 2025 in

The Hechinger Report

by

Michael J. Petrilli

for

Thomas B. Fordham Institute

student success

A college degree opens doors, but only when we remove obstacles for young people

July 7, 2025 in

The Hechinger Report

by

Shirley Collado

for

access, affordability, student success

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