James Kvaal is in the news as Biden’s nominee for Under Secretary of Education, shaping policies on college affordability and reengagement. Quick bio: American attorney and policy adviser who has served in the White House and the Education Dept.
As of 2026, more than 1 million U.S. students who previously left college are re-enrolling, driven by improved support programs and financial aid. The trend reflects efforts to address the high dropout rate among working-age adults, with scholarships and institutional initiatives playing key roles.