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· Carl Samson
Asian American enrollment up at elite colleges after affirmative action ruling, but unevenly
Asian American freshman representation has risen at the nation’s most selective colleges in the first admissions cycle following the Supreme Court’s ban on race-conscious admissions, but the gains are far from uniform across individual elite institutions, according to a new…
· Carl Samson
New York threatened with suit over college program that excludes white, Asian students
New York could face federal legal action over a state-funded college enrichment program that two civil rights groups say discriminates against white and Asian students by imposing additional eligibility hurdles based on race. Driving the news: The Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF)…
· Carl Samson
Wisconsin Supreme Court hears arguments over grants for minority college students
Wisconsin’s highest court heard arguments Wednesday over a state grant program that helps minority college students stay enrolled, including Southeast Asian refugees. State of play: The Minority Undergraduate Retention Grant program, established in the 1985-87 state budget,…
· Ryan General
Most voters say college degree is not worth the cost, new poll finds
A new NBC News national poll finds that 63% of registered voters in the U.S. believe a four-year college degree is not worth its cost, the lowest level of support recorded since the question was first introduced in 2013. Only 33% say the degree remains a sound investment, a…
· Ryan General
1 in 4 Gen Z workers regret college, survey finds
Nearly 1 in 4 Gen Z workers regret going to college or wish they had pursued a more lucrative career, while 1 in 5 say their degree did not contribute to their current job, according to a ResumeGenius survey of 1,000 full-time employees conducted in April and May 2025. The…
· Carl Samson
College closures loom as international students avoid US
The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is driving international students away at an unprecedented scale, with new enrollment projected to plummet by up to 40% this fall and force numerous colleges to close. State of play: The crackdown, which now also targets…
· Ryan General
Jeremy Lin embraces mentorship role with Asian American college players
Last week, former NBA star Jeremy Lin launched the inaugural JLIN NextGen Basketball Camp in his hometown of Palo Alto, California, bringing together 12 standout Asian American college players for a three-day, invitation-only training program. The camp marks Lin’s formal shift…
· Carl Samson
Value of college education tested as Gen Z grads face rising unemployment
The traditional advantage of higher education is being put into question as unemployment continues to rise among recent college graduates, challenging the value of degrees Asian American families have long prioritized. By the numbers: The unemployment rate among recent graduates…
· Carl Samson
Zohran Mamdani identified as both Asian and Black on college application, report reveals
New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani checked boxes identifying himself as both “Asian” and “Black or African America” on his 2009 Columbia University application, according to data obtained through a cyberattack on the university. What it says: The revelation…
· Ryan General
Young Asian American adults strongly reject student deportations, college funding cuts: poll
A majority of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AAPI) adults oppose federal efforts to defund colleges with diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and deport students involved in campus protests, according to a poll released last month by AAPI Data…
· Ryan General
13-year-old Vietnamese American accepted to over 100 US colleges
Sunny Nguyen, a 13-year-old Vietnamese American boy from San Jose, California, has been accepted to more than 100 universities across the U.S., receiving scholarship offers totaling around $3 million. The teen, who has been homeschooled for most of his life, credited his parents…
· Ryan General
Survey: Over half of Gen Z believes college is not worth it
Over half of Gen Z professionals say their college degrees were not worth the cost — and many believe artificial intelligence has already rendered them irrelevant. That’s according to a March 2025 survey by the Harris Poll on behalf of Indeed, which found that 51% of Gen Z…
· Ryan General
Joe Rogan discusses colleges’ alleged discrimination against Asians on podcast
On the Nov. 15 episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience,” host Joe Rogan and guest Jeff Dye discussed the perceived strong work ethic of Asian people and its impact on the lawsuit against Harvard University for alleged discrimination against Asian American applicants. “They [Asian…
· Bryan Ke
South Korean students ban Rosé’s ‘APT.’ as college entrance exams near
South Korean students have decided to “ban” Rosé’s “APT.” among themselves as they prepare for the nation’s College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) to avoid being distracted. The exam, locally known as “suneung,” will be held on Nov. 14. Driving the news: Several students…
· Carl Samson
California bans legacy, donor admissions in all colleges and universities
California has banned legacy and donor preferences in the admissions process of private colleges and universities. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 1780 into law on Monday, asserting that merit should drive educational opportunities rather than family connections or wealth. About the…
· Michelle De Pacina
The Princeton Review’s controversial college admissions advice for Asian students sparks debate
A controversial tip from the second edition of The Princeton Review’s “Cracking College Admissions” that advises applicants with “Asian-sounding names” to include a photo of themselves to prove their race has sparked discussions on social media. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Chinese man, 86, marries college sweetheart, 81, decades later
Two octogenarians, who were college sweethearts in their youth, recently tied the knot decades after they parted ways. Key points:
· Carl Samson
Some US colleges to charge $90,000 per year starting this fall
U.S. college costs have hit a new high, with some private institutions now charging over $90,000 per year for the first time. Key points:
· Carl Samson
20-year-old Bowdoin College student found dead in Maine parking lot
A 20-year-old Chinese woman was found dead at a parking lot in Topsham, Maine, on Saturday morning. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Video of Filipino college graduate sharing her battle with cancer goes viral
A brief TikTok video from a Filipino college graduate dealing with cancer has gained widespread attention for its emotional and personal narrative. Key points: