Regional Public Universities

Some public colleges are already on the chopping block. But as college and university systems brace for incoming state budget cuts, they can streamline services and work cohesively to save money, experts say.

The University of California's Academic Senate declines to endorse test-optional admissions policies for the system.

New report examines access to postsecondary opportunities by ZIP code, questions the impact of free college and says for-profit institutions fill gaps between public colleges.

Most public flagship universities are failing to meet the financial needs of low- and middle-income students, a report finds, and are overly subsidizing wealthier students.

Residents of rural counties typically are much less likely to hold a college degree, new analysis finds, and urban and suburban areas often feature wide attainment gaps across racial lines.

Two new governors want to raise the profile of state coordinating boards, but legislators and public flagship universities may balk at the idea.

Public university group brings together 130 universities and systems in 16 "clusters" that will seek to improve student access and completion while curbing equity gaps.

Two new reports find public universities less affordable for low-income students and less accessible for members of minority groups.