Even though access to college degrees and high-quality credentials has increased, completion rates still need improvement. With more than 40 million Americans in the "some college, no degree” population, it's clear that the focus must now shift to supporting students—including adult learners—through every part of their educational journey.

Lumina Foundation's Courtney Brown weighs in on the strategies that are addressing the completion challenge, as well as the necessary changes institutions and policymakers must make to help students cross the finish line.

Illustration: Ron Coddington

When a college shuts its doors, leaders must grapple with a very concrete logistical issue: what to do with acres of idyllic stretches of green space, ready-to-use facilities, and historic architecture that will soon have no occupants.

Often, a college sells off its campus. Other times, it’s more complicated. Several experts explain why this can be so hard to figure out.

Benard McKinley will soon be among hundreds of men and women attending Northwestern University's prestigious Pritzker Law School this year—but his path is unlike any of his fellow students.

McKinley got his bachelor’s degree through a Northwestern University program for incarcerated citizens and will be the first person from that program to attend law school. In this interview, he talks about his journey and how he hopes his success will inspire others.