Celebrating Called to Be and welcoming President Peñalver July 1 marked both an end and a beginning, as Georgetown University celebrated the completion of its Called to Be campaign and the arrival of its 49th president, Eduardo M. Peñalver. Read > New approaches to college cost transparency To prevent sticker shock and confusion about college costs, some colleges and universities are using a “price-first” admissions model, sending prospective students personalized estimates before they apply. Read > More states, institutions announce three-year degree programs Last month, new stakeholders joined the growing effort to create accelerated degree programs that reduce the time and money it takes to earn a bachelor’s degree. Read > Campus pantries keep evolving along with student needs Campus food pantries are working to address basic needs insecurity as college students confront higher living expenses and new financial barriers to higher education. Read > Under a new federal rule, colleges must leave grads better off or lose financial aid > As international enrollment falls, U.S. students face program cuts and higher prices > Pennsylvania commits to covering remaining tuition for low-income students > Colleges serving more autistic students than they realize, researchers say > Nursing and other degree programs now qualify for higher student loans > The Parent PLUS safety net is gone. Will families know before they borrow? >