With higher education becoming more politicized, it’s poised to play a more prominent role than usual in this year’s presidential and congressional elections. The outcomes will carry huge policy implications.| Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
Americans see value in higher education whether they graduated from college or not. Even so, there is an undercurrent of dissatisfaction – even suspicion – among the public about the role colleges play in society.| Pew Research Center
Although research shows the benefits of having a college degree, views that it is "very important" have declined, especially among young adults.| Gallup.com
