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Wisconsin’s public university leaders will get a 15% bonus — if they meet retention goals
The additional compensation for the state system’s chancellors comes as many of their institutions face budget deficits and enrollment woes.
By Ben Unglesbee • July 10, 2024 -
FAFSA completions largely stalled in June, fueling enrollment concerns
Increased investment in financial aid support services this summer could help bridge the gap for recent high school graduates, one NCAN expert said.
By Laura Spitalniak • July 10, 2024 -
Trendline
Community Colleges
The nation’s community colleges look to innovative programs and funding models as they work to boost enrollment and stay financially afloat in the changing higher education world.
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How did Supreme Court’s race-conscious admissions decision impact college applications?
The portion of Asian and Black students referencing at least one race or ethnicity-related phrase in their Common Application essays fell in 2023-24.
By Naaz Modan • July 3, 2024 -
Hampshire College to cut 9% of employees in restructuring
The Massachusetts private nonprofit is consolidating institutional services and reducing administrative ranks amid slowing enrollment growth.
By Ben Unglesbee • July 1, 2024 -
First-year persistence and retention hit decade high
New data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center showed these metrics improved at almost all types of colleges.
By Laura Spitalniak • June 27, 2024 -
Deep Dive
‘Like climbing up Mount Everest’: Financial aid professionals describe a grueling FAFSA season
Staff faced long hours and pressure due to frequent delays and technical glitches, leaving them frustrated and exhausted.
By Danielle McLean • June 27, 2024 -
Concordia University Ann Arbor to cut most programs
Facing a $9 million deficit, the private Lutheran institution is keeping just nine in-person and seven online programs.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 25, 2024 -
Opinion
Admissions shouldn’t be about the tests anymore
The test-optional movement could pave the way for stronger admissions and student success policies, one administrator argues.
By Emily Rawers • June 24, 2024 -
Alverno College to cut 14 majors after declaring financial exigency
The struggling Catholic institution will also lay off 25 faculty members and 12 staffers as it tries to close a budget gap and stabilize its finances.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 17, 2024 -
Love’s rolls out free education perks for workers
The “Fuel Your Growth” program offers degree programs, certifications and more.
By Jessica Loder • June 7, 2024 -
Working-age adult population with some college but no credential jumps 2.9%, report finds
However, over 943,000 stopped-out students reenrolled in 2022-23, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
By Natalie Schwartz • June 6, 2024 -
University of the Arts announces abrupt closure, citing unexpected cash shortfall and expenses
The 148-year-old Philadelphia college will close June 7 after years of enrollment declines.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 3, 2024 -
University of Lynchburg to cut programs, staff and faculty positions
The private institution is winding down 12 majors, 25 minors and five graduate programs — a restructuring it called “a catalyst for strategic transformation.”
By Ben Unglesbee • May 31, 2024 -
Facing ‘existential threat,’ Columbia College Chicago moves to restructure curricula and schools
The board approved recommendations from the president for the nonprofit to take sweeping action to rein in its finances.
By Ben Unglesbee • May 23, 2024 -
Undergraduate enrollment ticked up in spring 2024, report finds
Increases in regular and dual-enrollment community college students drove the gains, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
By Laura Spitalniak • May 22, 2024 -
Sponsored by ECSI
3 reasons accounts receivable management in higher education suffers — and how to fix them
With the right tools, institutions can support student’s financial journeys and protect enrollments.
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Delta State budget plan would cut about 20 degrees
The Mississippi university faces a $3 million budget gap after burning through cash reserves and suffering years of enrollment declines.
By Ben Unglesbee • May 15, 2024 -
‘A matter of right-sizing’: A look at St. Cloud State’s plan to cut 46 degrees
The Minnesota university still has a strong revenue base but faces too-high expenses, according to its acting president.
By Ben Unglesbee • May 8, 2024 -
What’s keeping adults interested in college from enrolling?
Money and time are two of the most commonly cited barriers to earning a credential, according to a new survey from Gallup and the Lumina Foundation.
By Laura Spitalniak • May 8, 2024 -
Columbus State Community College pares back staff to close budget gap
The Ohio community college faces a reported $6.8 million deficit and has cut 14 positions as it realigns resources.
By Ben Unglesbee • May 7, 2024 -
Education Department boosts FAFSA outreach efforts to close completion gap
The agency announced a $50 million effort to provide more support to students and families in light of the botched rollout of the new form.
By Kara Arundel • May 6, 2024 -
Drake University to cut 3 academic programs as it tries to balance budget
In approving the changes, the Iowa nonprofit’s board of trustees pivoted away from more significant cuts recommended earlier this year.
By Ben Unglesbee • April 30, 2024 -
FAFSA, college protests dominate hearing on proposed FY25 education budget
"We're doing everything everyday to make it right," U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona told senators of complications with the new FAFSA.
By Kara Arundel • April 30, 2024 -
Private regional colleges will face stiff competition from public institutions, Moody’s predicts
These challenges will be particularly pronounced in the Midwest and Northeast, where the pool of traditional college-age students is expected to shrink.
By Laura Spitalniak • April 26, 2024 -
Cornell University reinstates ACT and SAT requirements
The Ivy League institution is just the latest top-ranked college to shed test-optional policies adopted during the coronavirus pandemic.
By Natalie Schwartz • April 22, 2024