Lead: Preliminary National Student Clearinghouse data show overall postsecondary enrollment up about 2% this fall, driven by a 2.4% gain in undergraduate enrollment and strong growth in certificates and community‑college programs. What happened: The Clearinghouse and related reporting highlight a continuing three‑year run of undergraduate enrollment growth, with community colleges up 4% and undergraduate certificates rising 6.6%. Graduate enrollment remained flat overall, while computer and information sciences saw notable declines. Who’s involved: The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center and researchers such as Doug Shapiro and Matthew Holsapple provided the analysis; sector leaders including Education Design Lab and Education Week commentators stressed the shift toward workforce‑oriented credentials. Why it matters: The composition of enrollment gains—short‑term credentials and two‑year vocational fields—has operational implications for program planning, financial modeling and workforce partnerships. Clarification: Undergraduate certificates are non‑degree credentials focused on short‑term workforce skills and often carry different funding and regulatory treatment than degrees.