If Massachusetts intends to remain a leader in innovation, uphold equitable access to higher education, and sustain long-term prosperity, we must dedicate a substantial portion of Fair Share revenues to supporting public colleges and universities.
Bahar Akmar Imboden
Posted inOpinion
Tracing the origins of our college affordability crisis
IN TODAY’S AMERICA, the cost of college is nothing short of staggering. But this was not always so; in 1987, tuition and fees at a public institution in Massachusetts totaled $1,352 annually; equivalent to $3,220 in today’s dollars. This was a time when a summer gig paired with part-time work during the academic year could […]
Posted inEducation, Opinion
Congratulations Mass. grads, but watch out for that $400m in debt
GRADUATING FROM COLLEGE is a wonderful accomplishment reflecting your unwavering dedication and commitment both inside and outside the classroom. Throughout your academic journey, you have not only acquired a diverse range of skills and knowledge but also fostered a heightened sense of awareness, encompassing technical expertise, analytical prowess, and much more. Many of you have […]
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Despite COVID, families prioritizing college savings
THE ECONOMIC DISRUPTION induced by the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the extreme financial vulnerability that exists in America. The sudden economic crisis revealed what experts have been saying for years: an overwhelming majority of US households do not have the financial cushion to weather an economic shock like the present one. As a higher education […]
Posted inEducation
Making college more affordable sounds good…
AMERICA’S HIGHER EDUCATION system is mired in crisis. Colleges are increasingly unaffordable for lower- and middle-class students, and student debt is now at record levels. As Massachusetts prepares to vote in next month’s Democratic presidential primary, potential solutions to this crisis are at the center of the debate. Democratic presidential candidates, including the current frontrunner, […]