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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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TrendlineEnrollment and Retention
A look at the pandemic's continuing impact on enrollment and how colleges can ensure students stay on course.
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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.
July 19, 2021 -
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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.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • July 12, 2021 -
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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.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Updated July 12, 2021 -
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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 8, 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 -
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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.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Updated June 9, 2021 -
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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 -
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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 3, 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 3, 2021 -
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ColumnMadison College is letting students try before they buy
A weeklong free drop period intends to lower financial barriers and help students unfamiliar with online classes.
By Hallie Busta • May 21, 2021 -
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College student outcomes and state funding are intertwined, report finds
A State Higher Education Executive Officers Association analysis shows the impact of changes in public investment.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • May 19, 2021 -
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U of California agrees not to use SAT, ACT in admissions through 2025 to settle lawsuit
The move will likely have a profound effect on the use of entrance exams in higher education.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Updated May 17, 2021
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