“I would call the modest growth in the past couple of years not so much ‘good news,’ but a reprieve from unrelenting bad news…. The growth depends almost completely on a few outliers. Among these outliers are Grand Canyon University and Liberty University” - MinistryWatch
“Rick Melson has been elected the new president of Moody Bible Institute, months after his predecessor announced plans to step down…. Melson will begin his term as Moody’s 11th president Aug. 17, succeeding Mark Jobe” - CPost
“A proposed policy would label college programs ‘failing’—and block federal student loans—if graduates don’t out-earn peers without the degree.” - CToday
“Only about 1.8 percent of Americans have a PhD….If you are considering joining this academic minority, keep reading. What follows is a short guide meant to help you think honestly about the decision. Perhaps I will talk you into it. Perhaps I will talk you out of it.” - Word by Word
“1. Clarity around theological convictions… 2. Deep partnerships with churches… 3. Flexible & mission-oriented training…” - Ed Stetzer
“The number of students enrolled in degree programs at theological schools in the United States continues to grow. The 2025-26 annual data tables produced by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) show a small uptick of about 1,400 in the overall student population — reported to be 70,179 across all masters and doctoral degree programs.“ - MinistryWatch
“Seven-in-ten Hindus and 65% of Jews have a bachelor’s degree or more education. That compares with 35% of U.S. adults overall….lower shares of evangelical Protestants (29%) and members of historically Black Protestant denominations (24%) hold college degrees.” - Pew
“The partnership between Multnomah University and Jessup University was seen as a model for saving struggling schools. Now it’s become a cautionary tale.” - RNS
“After 66 years of operation, Trinity Christian College, a private liberal arts Christian college situated on more than 100 acres of land 20 miles southwest of Chicago in Palos Heights, Illinois, has announced that it will cease operations at the end of the 2025-2026 academic year due to financial difficulties.” - CPost
“A recent study reported in Newsweek found that one in four Gen Z college graduates regret attending university — all the trouble, all the expense, all the debt.” - CPost
