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Amazon Web Services, Arizona State to offer for-credit cloud education to 10K high schoolers
The Ed Equity Lab will deliver asynchronous courses taught by Arizona State faculty members to high school students.
By Natalie Schwartz • July 28, 2021 -
Augustana College tests income insurance for transfer students
The program guarantees income for five years after graduation and gives the institution a new way to attract certain students.
By Rick Seltzer • July 21, 2021 -
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TrendlineThe Impact of Coronavirus on Higher Ed Enrollment
The pandemic, changes in recruiting best practices and U.S. visa policies are shaping the competitive landscape for college enrollment.
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Virginia higher ed funding is inequitable and needs reform, report says
One think tank is criticizing public colleges for taking big shares of state dollars without enrolling many low-income students.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • July 21, 2021 -
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Q&AHow 14 private colleges are planning to improve community college transfer
Liberal arts schools and community colleges in Ohio are creating three transfer pathways together. The project's director, Winnie Gerhardt, explains why.
By Natalie Schwartz • July 20, 2021 -
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FAFSA completions down nearly 5%, report says
The National College Attainment Network said the data could indicate more enrollment declines for the coming academic year.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • July 19, 2021 -
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Missouri governor signs bill removing public college tuition cap
Public schools previously could only raise their prices to keep up with inflation or account for state funding cuts.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • July 19, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Schneider ElectricTime's up: Higher ed's climate action mandate is now
Commitment to sustainability has become critical for student recruitment and resilient growth.
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ColumnHow colleges can nail TikTok
Although colleges run the risk of missteps on the popular platform, they can carve out a space for themselves that helps build their brand.
By Natalie Schwartz • July 16, 2021 -
Pennsylvania system board votes to merge 6 institutions into 2
The plan intends to correct PASSHE's declining enrollment and unsteady finances, though it attracted bitter faculty and staff opposition.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • July 14, 2021 -
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Inside Iowa Wesleyan University's plan to find better financial footing
The liberal arts school, which was on the brink of closure three years ago, is hoping better retention and a wider recruiting funnel will improve its prospects.
By Natalie Schwartz • July 13, 2021 -
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Drop standardized test scores from rankings, higher ed groups tell U.S. News
A dozen organizations and individuals say including the SAT and ACT in the publication's list methodology worsens inequalities.
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Number of colleges still accepting applications drops from pandemic high
A NACAC database published annually provides a limited look into which schools still have open seats for the coming academic year.
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Last fall saw 'unprecedented' drops in college persistence rates, report finds
First-year persistence rates hit their lowest levels since 2012, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
By Natalie Schwartz • July 08, 2021 -
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Mills College alumnae sue to halt possible merger
The two plaintiffs — one of whom currently sits on the college's governing board — allege the institution has withheld key financial information.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • UPDATED: July 7, 2021 at 8:20 p.m. -
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Sponsored by FedEx OfficeRecalibrating recruitment: Meeting emerging student demands for community, ease and tactical experiences
Wondering what the next looming crisis in higher ed might be? Industry analysts predict an "Enrollment Cliff" arriving in 2025 as the college-age population shrinks.
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Deep DiveColleges level up healthcare programs to meet growing demand
Some of the latest expansions have an eye toward interprofessional collaboration and short-term or accelerated offerings.
By Hallie Busta • June 25, 2021 -
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Deep DiveInternational students face a rocky road to campus this fall
Beyond coronavirus-related restrictions, experts say perceptions of the U.S. as unwelcoming linger, though some institutions will be more affected than others.
By Danielle McLean • June 24, 2021 -
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6 charts showing the state of college enrollment in spring 2021
Data on the latest term finds many of the trends that started in the fall aren't letting up.
By Hallie Busta • June 14, 2021 -
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Colleges hope to bring more international students to campus this fall
Applications from students outside the country almost doubled, but pandemic-related barriers remain.
By Hallie Busta • June 11, 2021 -
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Feedback on PASSHE mergers highlights extent of opposition
Public responses to the Pennsylvania system’s proposal to turn six institutions into two has been largely negative.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 10, 2021 -
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600,000 fewer students enrolled in college this spring, survey finds
Enrollment sank 3.5% from a year ago, with declines concentrated among undergraduates and community colleges, according to the Clearinghouse.
By Natalie Schwartz • June 10, 2021 -
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Deep DiveHow the national test-optional experiment played out at US colleges
The pandemic accelerated the trend, upending conventions of postsecondary admissions going forward.
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New York bills would let test providers sell student data to colleges there
The College Board and ACT have come under fire for this practice, which critics say violates student privacy.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • UPDATED: June 5, 2021 at 11:08 a.m. -
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How the pandemic is affecting college enrollment of new high school grads
A new analysis from the College Board looks at schools' ability to bring in and keep these students during the crisis.
By Hallie Busta • June 03, 2021 -
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Transfer student enrollment losses deepen: report
New data spotlights some areas of growth, however, as colleges mark the second year affected by the pandemic.
By Hallie Busta • June 03, 2021
