Though enrollment in higher education has declined, most U.S. adults still see great value in higher education, with demand among unenrolled adults remaining high—and even increasing among certain demographic groups.

But key barriers to enrollment exist for those who have yet to enroll, says a new survey on the current state of higher education, and challenges remain for enrolled students.

With many of today's learners struggling to make ends meet, some colleges are coming up with novel approaches to address students' basic needs on campus.

At the University of California, Davis, the AggieEats food truck provides meals served by students to students every weekday at lunchtime. Students order their meals on their smartphones at the truck and pay as much or as little as they want. The payment amount is confidential, and students don’t have to prequalify to receive a meal.

The path to a top position of a big company often starts with an internship. Research shows that upwards of 50 percent of interns become full-time employees, and former interns are retained at higher rates than others. 

But Black students are often left out of this equation. A new report explores what employers are doing to recruit and retain diverse interns and offers ideas for how companies and Black colleges and universities can create mutually beneficial ties.