How Much Does It Cost To Be A College Student In The U.S.? This Report Has Answers

From Self.inc: A college education can cause a considerable financial burden for students and their families, but just how much does it cost to be a student at different universities in the U.S.?

This study looked into the wide variety of costs that students incur, from tuition fees and books to rent and groceries while at U.S. colleges. This analysis has reviewed 200 universities (the top four in each state) and 18 different data points to determine the most expensive and the most affordable university for students.

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Members of the newest Michigan Ross Weekend MBA cohort began their MBA journey in May. Ross photo

Career Accelerators: Meet the Michigan Ross Weekend MBA Class of 2026

From Ann Arbor, Michigan: The 112 members of the newest cohort of the Weekend MBA Program at the Ross School of Business began their MBA journeys in May, kicking off an accelerated two years of rigorous coursework, action-based learning opportunities, leadership development, networking, and more.

The accomplished professionals of the WMBA Class of 2026 bring unique backgrounds and diverse perspectives. Of the incoming WMBAs, 25% are women, and 9% are active military/veterans. With an average of seven years of full-time work experience, the cohort’s career paths represent a variety of industries, including 24% from engineering management, 14% from finance, 11% from operations, 10% from consulting, as well as marketing, strategic planning, sales, and more. Additionally, 38% of the class already has an advanced degree.

The lockstep cohort members attend class in Ann Arbor every other weekend. They hail from states across the country, including Massachusetts, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, and California.

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MBA CSEA changes name — dropping the ‘MBA’

From Tampa, Florida: The MBA Career Services & Employer Alliance (MBA CSEA) has changed their name to Career Services & Employer Alliance, effective immediately.

Founded in 1994, the Career Services & Employer Alliance is a global association for individuals in the fields of graduate business career services and employers. There are more than 880 members representing a diverse group of more than 230 business schools and corporations.

The decision to change the organization’s name and update the visual identity was driven by feedback from members and non-members about the growth of specialty/business masters populations on a global scale. In an effort to be fully inclusive of the current membership and allow for future growth, the “MBA” was removed. The organization continues to serve MBA programs, but is now clarifying through its external brand and messaging that the programs and services include all business masters programs, which includes MBAs. “Business Masters” was deliberately included in the new tagline to recognize the distinct populations that are served.

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Dr. Ariel C. Armony will join Babson from the University of Pittsburgh, where he serves as Vice Chancellor for Global Affairs and Director of the University Center for International Studies. Courtesy photo

Babson College names new provost

From Wellesley, Massachusetts: Dr. Ariel C. Armony has been named Babson College’s new provost and executive vice president.

Ariel comes to Babson from the University of Pittsburgh, where he currently serves as Vice Chancellor for Global Affairs and Director of the University Center for International Studies. In this capacity, Ariel has been responsible for forging new international partnerships and deepening the University’s reach and impact—experience that positions him well to lead Babson’s global approach to educating the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders. He has been a passionate leader and advocate for faculty research, innovative pedagogy, and diversity across academia throughout his career.

As Vice Chancellor, Ariel played an integral role in advancing the University’s global learning initiatives, research, partnerships, and community engagement. His strategic efforts have consistently been focused through a lens of international advocacy and globalization. Under his leadership, the University of Pittsburgh’s six international and global centers were designated as National Resource Centers by the U.S. Department of Education, positioning the institution among the nation’s leaders in international and global studies.