Clemson's head coach Dabo Swinney provided updates ahead of their game against The Citadel, highlighting Misun Kelley's increased role due to Troy Stellato's injury and the challenges of offensive line shuffling with nine linemen out. Key players like Tristan Leigh and Marcus Tate are day-to-day, while Wade Woodaz and R.J. Mickens are questionable. Swinney praised offensive coordinator Garrett Riley's growth and announced Clemson's top national graduation rate for the second consecutive year.
A study analyzing earnings data from nearly 4,000 higher education programs reveals that attendees of 1 in 4 programs earn less than the median annual income of high school graduates a decade after enrolling. This has contributed to growing skepticism among Americans about the value of a college degree, especially considering the soaring costs and student debt. The analysis also highlights that many of the lower-earning institutions are for-profit, trade schools, or certificate programs, while public state universities and colleges, as well as Ivy League schools, tend to produce higher incomes for their graduates at more affordable prices.
Utah Governor Cox questioned the effectiveness of diversity programs at public colleges, leading to the passing of HB261 requiring colleges to revamp their DEI efforts. Colleges provided data showing positive impacts, such as increased retention and graduation rates for marginalized students. Each institution highlighted specific achievements, including Salt Lake Community College's success in mirroring county demographics and Utah Tech University's efforts to support students from rural communities. Despite concerns about potential setbacks from the new law, colleges continue to focus on improving diversity, equity, and inclusion.
More than 700 public schools in Alabama improved their overall scores on the state's school report cards, with a higher number of schools receiving A's and B's compared to last year. However, there was also an increase in the number of schools receiving F's. Four schools achieved a perfect score of 100, while twelve school districts had all schools earning A's. Two virtual schools showed significant improvement, and public charter schools generally had low grades. The report cards assess factors such as academic achievement, growth, graduation rates, college- and career-readiness, and chronic absenteeism.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have received a $124 million donation aimed at increasing enrollment and graduation rates. The donation, made by philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, will be distributed among 11 HBCUs, with each institution receiving between $10 million and $40 million. The funds will be used to support scholarships, improve infrastructure, and enhance academic programs, ultimately helping to address the persistent disparities faced by HBCUs in higher education.
The transfer process from community college to university can be a maze so confusing it derails students' college plans. Credit loss, when students take classes that never end up counting toward a degree, is one of the biggest obstacles. Sometimes it's a result of poor advising, while other times blame can lie with four-year colleges, which have varying rules for evaluating transfer credits. Ultimately, roughly half of community college students drop out. Some states have intervened to take subjectivity out of the process, but problems remain frustratingly common.
