EDITION 2026-01 · JANUARY 1–3, 2026 COLLEGE ADMISSIONS INTELLIGENCE Vol. I, Issue 1Edition 2026-01 · January 1–3, 2026© 2026 Hurwitz Consulting m🌐www.hurwitzadmissions.com FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK Dear Parents and Guidance Counselors, The new year opens with all three major credit agencies issuing negative or 'deteriorating' outlooks for higher education — a first — while the sector braces for the July implementation of sweeping financial aid changes under the One Big Be

Higher education news moves quickly—and for families planning for college, it can be difficult to tell which headlines actually matter. Each week, the U.S. Higher Education Weekly Index curates the eight to ten topics receiving the most national media attention, pairing clear summaries with direct links to key articles. This index is designed to cut through the noise, helping families understand what is changing, why it matters, and how broader trends may affect their student

Higher education news moves quickly—and for families planning for college, it can be difficult to tell which headlines actually matter. Each week, the U.S. Higher Education Weekly Index curates the eight to ten topics receiving the most national media attention, pairing clear summaries with direct links to key articles. This index is designed to cut through the noise, helping families understand what is changing, why it matters, and how broader trends may affect their student