A recent news report from the Financial Times quoted ROPS Paper "Crisis by Design: Student Housing and the Hidden Cost of Higher Education" by Shanshan Jiang-Brittan.
Read the full report: https://www.ft.com/content/f4ccfb64-e627-4fac-946a-bbf871534faa?syn-25a6...
ROPS article: https://escholarship.org/uc/item/220157sj
Our recent ROPS publication "Divergent Business Models in International Higher Education: A Transatlantic Comparison" was recently featured in Times Higher Education. Authored by David B. Audretsch, Alice Civera, Michele Meoli, and Stefano Paleari, the paper examines the shifting economic sustainability of the U.S. university model compared to its European counterparts.
Read the ROPS paper: https://escholarship.org/uc/item/385370m4
CSHE Director Jesse Rothstein was quoted in a SF Chronicle article on early decisions in college admission.
"For a public school to say 'We'll have a separate pool for students who don't need financial aid' is unfair," said economics professor Jesse Rothstein, director of the Center for Studies in Higher Education at UC Berkeley. "Privates have a little less public accountability. To me it's a little unseemly, but they can make their own decisions.""
A Recent NYT article "Why College Graduates Feel Betrayed" Quoted Jesse Rothstein's paper "Employment Outcomes for College Graduates since the Great Recession" published at the National Bureau of Economic Research.
BERKELEY, CA — The Center for Studies in Higher Education (CSHE) has released a new ROPS paper titled "Divergent Business Models in International Higher Education: A Transatlantic Comparison"The paper, authored by David B. Audretsch, Alice Civera, Michele Meoli, and Stefano Paleari, suggests that the United States’ long-standing preeminence in the sector is facing structural challenges related to economic sustainability and shifting global demand
Professor Jesse Rothstein is hiring a predoctoral research assistant to take part in his academic and policy research.
BERKELEY, CA — As generative artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes the classroom, a new study from the Center for Studies in Higher Education (CSHE) provides novel large-scale longitudinal evidence of how faculty are responding.
The Center for Studies in Higher Education (CSHE) welcomes applications from scholars and researchers in higher education from all over the world to conduct research related to the Center’s areas of expertise. We provide a scholarly home for Visiting Scholars for periods of one to 12 months. Short-term visits can also be arranged by contacting CSHE.
Our goal is to host diverse, engaged visiting scholars, who share their global experiences at UC Berkeley and return to their home institutions with a broader understanding of higher education research and policies.
Berkeley, CA - January 13, 2026. Spring 2026 Gardner Fellowships Application Open!
This fellowship supports UC Berkeley doctoral students conducting research related to higher education. Fellows come from a wide range of academic disciplines and contribute to a deeper understanding of higher education through original research.
The fellowship provides up to $5,000 in funding to support student research projects. Funds may be used for specific research needs, including but are not limited to:
Berkeley, CA - January 9th, 2026
Berkeleyside recently published a report on "Defying a nationwide trend, UC Berkeley enrolled more new international students this year," discussing the unexpected increase of international students at UC Berkeley. CSHE Director Jesse Rothstein offered insights on the trend:
Berkeley, CA. January 9, 2026 - CSHE is pleased to announce the upcoming 10th Clark Kerr Lecture Series on February 24th and February 26th, 2026. The Clark Kerr Lectures is a biennial series sponsored by the Center for Studies in Higher Education. The series honors Clark Kerr, President of the University of California from 1958 to 1967.
Berkeley, CA - CSHE welcomed Dr. Pardis Mahdavi as the new Executive Director of the Executive Leadership Academy (ELA).
A new working paper has been released under the California College Data and Policy Project (CCDPP)—a collaborative research initiative between the California Policy Lab (CPL) and CSHE.
Berkeley, CA - November 24, 2025 - CSHE Senior Associate Saul Geiser published an op-ed at Inside Higher Education, critiquing the use of SAT in college admissions. It was based on his recent ROPS paper titled "Why the SAT Is a Poor Fit for Public Universities."
Berkeley, CA – November 17, 2025 – The Center for Studies in Higher Education (CSHE) and the Executive Leadership Academy (ELA) are proud to announce that our colleague, Josefina Castillo Baltodano, has been named one of U.S. News & World Report's Best Leaders for 2025.
A recent report by the Inside Higher Education entitled "Beyond Tuition: The Hidden Costs of College and Their Disproportionate Impact" cited CSHE ROPS Editor and External Relations Specialist Shanshan Jiang-Brittan's research on the affordable student housing crisis.
Harvard Crimson's article "The Return to Test Requirements Shrank Harvard’s Applicant Pool. Will It Change Harvard Classrooms?" cited recent ROPS article "Why the SAT is A Poor Fit for America's Public Universities" by CSHE Senior Associate Saul Geiser.
The Center for Studies in Higher Education (CSHE) is pleased to offer fellowships for the Goldman School of Public Policy (GSPP) Capstone projects. We invite applications from MPP, MPA, and MDP students whose innovative projects advance the Center’s mission of illuminating higher education.
Award amounts will be determined based on individual project needs, with a strong commitment to ensuring that Fellows are fully funded to execute their Capstone projects effectively.
The SERU Consortium successfully hosted its 2025 Business Meeting and Symposium at UC Berkeley on October 22-23. Over 60 participants from 18 universities and institutions across 3 countries attended. Topics covered include student experience in the age of AI, political uncertainties in higher education, career readiness and employment pathways, survey governance and administration, and experiences of student subpopulations.
A data point from the California College Data and Policy Project (CCDPP) shows how many low-income students in California Community Colleges and in the University of California system would lose access to CalFresh benefits if they are cut off
