Student Life & Campus — 2026-08-21
The Department of Education has confirmed the rescission of student loan forgiveness credits, leaving borrowers in uncertainty about the scope of the rollback. Simultaneously, new data from UCLA reveals a significant decline in traditional college socializing, with fewer students partying than in previous decades. The University of Oregon is also detailing a $65 million budget cut plan in response to declining non-resident enrollment.
Student Life & Campus — 2026-08-21
Campus News
The University of Oregon has outlined a plan to cut $65 million from its budget, a move driven by declining out-of-state enrollment and broader trends impacting higher education.
In India, a boom in private universities is creating a cycle where families invest their savings in higher education, only for graduates to face a shortage of well-paying jobs and significant debt.
Student Life
A new analysis of survey data by UCLA’s Higher Education Research Institute indicates that college students are spending less time socializing than in the past. In 1994, 32 percent of college seniors spent more than six hours a week partying, whereas by 2026, that figure had dropped to 21 percent.
At American University, Ethan McBride, a Class of 2026 graduate, received the university’s highest undergraduate honor for his accessibility advocacy, while Taha Vahanvaty was named the inaugural recipient of the President’s Award for Civic Engagement.
Money & Debt
The U.S. Department of Education has publicly confirmed it is reversing some student loan forgiveness credit, though many questions remain regarding the specific scope of the rollback, leaving borrowers in the dark.
With major federal aid changes taking effect on July 1, 2026, borrowers are being urged to review their options now. A new income-driven repayment option is available, and repayment rules have shifted to depend more heavily on when loans were originally borrowed.
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