UEN Insights: Research, Commentary & Analysis
UEN Insights brings together data, analysis, and a variety of perspectives to illuminate how students move through the postsecondary ecosystem - and how institutions can better support them.
Our publications examine emerging trends, policy changes, behavioral shifts, and institutional practices with a singular focus: providing objective, actionable knowledge free from institutional bias.
What’s Happening With Small Colleges in Michigan?
As several Michigan colleges close or scale back, students and families are navigating a changing higher education landscape. Learn what’s driving these changes, how accreditation and teach-out agreements protect students, and what this moment means for postsecondary decision-making.
Credit, Credentials, and Transferability: What Students and Families Should Ask Before Choosing a Program
Choosing an education pathway involves more than cost and speed. This article explores transferability, credential recognition, and long-term mobility - helping students and families ask the right questions before enrolling.
Workforce Pell: Implications for Students and Postsecondary Institutions
The Workforce Pell expansion will allow students to access federal aid for short-term career-focused programs, creating new pathways for skill development while introducing performance standards for institutions. This post explores what it could mean for learners, colleges, and the workforce.
Understanding New Federal Graduate Loan Limits
Graduate student borrowing rules are shifting under new federal policy. This overview breaks down the changes, clarifies common misconceptions, and outlines considerations for students and institutions.
HLC Launches New Endorsement Process for Short-Term Credential Providers: What Students, Families, and Institutions Should Know
The Higher Learning Commission has launched a new endorsement for short-term credential providers. Here’s what it means for career schools and students.