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Net tuition ticks up 2% at private colleges, declines at public institutions
The College Board found the price students pay after aid is still well below pre-pandemic levels even as sticker prices rise.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 23, 2024 -
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OpinionHow college leaders can articulate higher education’s ROI — beyond earnings
Officials can point to several personal and societal benefits imparted by a college degree, argues one former university president.
By Lori Varlotta • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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Skilled trades gain traction with Gen Z, report finds
About 9 in 10 Gen Z graduates said learning a skilled trade can be a better route to economic security than college, home services app Thumbtack found.
By Benton Graham • Oct. 21, 2024 -
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How can colleges maintain diverse student bodies?
Higher education experts shared ways to reach underrepresented students following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling banning race-conscious admissions.
By Lilah Burke • Oct. 21, 2024 -
Walden University’s $28.5M class-action settlement with students gets court approval
Plaintiffs alleged the for-profit college drew out the capstone phase of a doctorate program that targeted women and Black students in its recruitment.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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ACT, SAT scores decline year over year
The class of 2024’s average scores were lower compared to peers from the previous graduating class, but participation in school day testing was stronger.
By Kara Arundel • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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A Massachusetts charter school prepares students for college success
Veritas Prep Charter School provides students with companion courses to help them navigate college expectations like time management and self-advocacy.
By Kara Arundel • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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Stopped-out students are confident in their academic skills — but financial concerns remain
A new survey from UPCEA and StraighterLine examined potential motivations that could spur former students to return to higher education.
By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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How have statewide race-conscious admissions bans impacted college and labor outcomes?
A new working paper examines what happened in four states that barred these practices within their borders over two decades ago.
By Danielle McLean • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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State politics are swaying college choice, survey finds
Students from both sides of the aisle are increasingly citing sociopolitical motivations when ruling out states from their college search.
By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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Boosting career readiness: UW-Green Bay’s mentorship initiative transforms first-generation student success
UW-Green Bay's mentorship program transforms first-gen student success: 30.6% boost in career confidence, 20.2% rise in belonging.
By Laura H Doughty • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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Deep DiveThe fallout: The University of the Arts saga lives on — will its legacy?
Temple University and others have absorbed former UArts students. But can they replace the unique urban arts institution after its demise?
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 9, 2024 -
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NACAC 20245 ways colleges can improve outreach to rural students
Students from small towns help strengthen campus communities, said panelists at the National Association for College Admission Counseling’s conference.
By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 4, 2024 -
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What to know about college recruiting right now
While some students may prefer to connect with potential employers online, campus events are back in a big way, experts said.
By Jen A. Miller • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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NACAC 2024How colleges can navigate a shifting test-optional landscape
Panelists at the National Association for College Admission Counseling’s conference shared ways to guide applicants through a patchwork of policies.
By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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NACAC 2024What makes a college welcoming to transfer students?
One expert at the National Association for College Admission Counseling’s conference laid out ways to better support these learners.
By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 30, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Mentor CollectiveHow UM-Dearborn builds engagement on a commuter campus
UM-Dearborn’s shift to an opt-out mentorship model boosted engagement this fall, engaging 1,300 students and setting new standards for student success
By Laura H Doughty • Sept. 30, 2024 -
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Rising costs, student debt turn graduate degrees into a ‘risky’ proposition, research finds
Georgetown University researchers said that tuition and fees tripled over two decades, while earnings prospects remain uneven.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 26, 2024 -
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Princeton, MIT, Harvard sit atop U.S. News college rankings — again
After methodological changes unveiled last year, the latest list shows more stability.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 24, 2024 -
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Sponsored by TouchNetRetention ripples: How campus experiences interconnect to drive or derail retention
Many variables play into students’ decision to stay or leave an institution. Recognizing that, many institutions are updating their retention strategies to reflect the interwoven nature of student life.
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Dartmouth College to pour $500M into student housing
The Ivy League institution is building its first new residences in 20 years and modernizing others, with help from a big donation.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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Disney to limit college tuition benefit, cut master’s degree programs
The company is setting a per-employee annual funding cap of $5,250, equal to the IRS limit on tax-free benefits for educational assistance programs.
By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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College enrollment rate improved among high school class of 2022, report finds
Those graduates enrolled in college within one year at higher rates than the prior cohort, the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found.
By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 12, 2024 -
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UPenn, UT Austin produce the most CFOs
A report on C-suite trends looks at the undergraduate educational backgrounds of finance chiefs at Fortune 500 and S&P 500 companies.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 11, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Mentor CollectiveCampus-wide mentorship: A new frontier in student success
Learn how SF State’s campus-wide mentorship expansion delivers real results in boosting student success, engagement and retention.
By Laura H Doughty • Sept. 9, 2024
