Category: Education

As doubts grow across the United States about the value of higher education, a public conversation in North Texas aims to unpack what a college degree really means today — for students, families, and the job market. On June 30, 2026, The Dallas Morning News will host a panel discussion at Southern Methodist University (SMU) […]

International student enrollment in the United States is declining, prompting concern from policy experts who argue the trend could weaken both the economy and long-term global influence. Laura Collins and Elizabeth Kennedy Trudeau of the George W. Bush Institute warn that shifts in visa policy, geopolitical tensions, and other barriers are contributing to reduced enrollment […]

Texas public colleges and universities will continue operating under a tuition freeze for the 2026-27 academic year, marking the fourth consecutive year that tuition rates have remained unchanged statewide. Gov. Greg Abbott this week sent a letter to public higher education institutions across Texas, reminding them that the tuition freeze remains in effect and directing […]