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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 -
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TrendlineCampus Facilities
Physical security measures, renovation backlogs, sustainability and financing all come into play when the spotlight turns to college and university campuses.
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Rider University cuts student newspaper budget amid wider reductions
The New Jersey-based private nonprofit has been struggling with declining enrollment and is trying to shrink operating deficits.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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Project Kitty Hawk is trying to reenroll students who left the UNC System. Is it working?
It’s been over a year since the nonprofit ed tech company launched to bring back students who left before completing their credentials.
By Kate Rix • Updated Oct. 14, 2024 -
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Sponsored by SSP InternationalClosing the gap in STEM readiness: The advantage of providing work-based learning opportunities for teens
Hands-on STEM programs boost career readiness and interest, shaping future researchers and professionals.
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Deep DiveThen and now: Two eras of protests at Columbia University in photos
The Ivy League institution found itself at the center of pro-Palestinian demonstrations in 2024, echoing the anti-war protests there in 1968.
By Laura Spitalniak , Shaun Lucas • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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OpinionFor too many learners, working while in college is a barrier to career growth
Many on-campus jobs offer little career development, but these opportunities can be reimagined to align with students’ professional goals, one expert says.
By Jane Swift • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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Just 29% of families say the updated FAFSA was easier to complete, survey finds
A new poll from Sallie Mae and Ipsos sheds light on the challenges students are facing when figuring out how to pay for college.
By Danielle McLean • Aug. 28, 2024 -
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Sponsored by TouchNetWhy students leave and how to prevent it: Survey reveals higher ed data practices impacting retention
Student retention remains a leading priority and source of headaches for higher ed leaders. Knowing which behaviors or experiences make withdrawal more likely can help institutions reverse detractions before students are lost.
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Common App data shows substantial rise in minority student college applications
The number of the platform’s applicants from underrepresented racial minority groups rose 11%, compared with a 3% rise from nonminority students.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 22, 2024 -
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MIT blames Supreme Court decision for decreased diversity in incoming class
Data on the university’s incoming class show a “substantial change in the demographic composition,” a top admissions official said.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 22, 2024 -
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68% of seniors say college has significantly boosted their ability to land well-paying jobs, poll finds
Although the survey suggests students believe higher education has improved their career prospects, they're still worried about job market competition.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 22, 2024 -
Saint Augustine’s delays fall semester after damage from Tropical Storm Debby
The North Carolina college, already plagued by financial and accreditation struggles, said it needs time to restore power and electricity to some buildings.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 16, 2024 -
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Two-thirds of colleges are prioritizing online versions of on-campus programs, poll finds
The ninth Changing Landscape of Online Education survey offers a glimpse into the distance education marketplace.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 13, 2024 -
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Universities face constraints in efforts to build more graduate student housing, Moody’s says
Affordable housing is a major need for the cohort. But rising construction costs are slowing projects, according to the ratings agency.
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Ripon College to cover tuition for Wisconsin families making less than $75K
For in-state students over the income threshold, the private institution will match tuition at the state's public flagship.
By Laura Spitalniak • Aug. 2, 2024 -
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It’s time to ‘change the narrative’ on stopping out, report suggests
The Council for Adult and Experiential Learning argued that older learners shouldn’t be viewed through the same lens as traditional-age students.
By Danielle McLean • July 31, 2024 -
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Can college students learn to debate without getting heated?
Argument mapping helps people visualize other points of view. Some professors are using the technique to help students build critical thinking skills.
By Kate Rix • Updated Aug. 6, 2024 -
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College education may not be preparing employees for generative AI
A Cengage Group survey signals that shifts in expectations may be coming yet again for higher education and employee development programs.
By Kathryn Moody • July 29, 2024 -
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Sen. Durbin calls on Education Department to protect students at 2 shuttering for-profits
Northwestern College and American Academy of Art College both announced closures in July in the senator’s home state of Illinois.
By Ben Unglesbee • July 22, 2024 -
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Sponsored by FedEx OfficeWinning plays: Your playbook for leveraging your athletic brand to inspire fans on and off the field
Discover how a dynamic communications strategy can rally supporters and elevate your brand.
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Financial pressure, flexibility drive college students to work temp jobs, survey finds
Polled students frequently cited rising living expenses and education costs as reasons why they’re considering temp work.
By Laurel Kalser • July 17, 2024 -
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One-third of US adults have little to no confidence in higher education, poll finds
That marks an increase from the roughly one-quarter of respondents who said the same last year, according to research from Gallup and Lumina Foundation.
By Natalie Schwartz • July 8, 2024 -
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Johns Hopkins to cover tuition for most medical students after $1B gift
Almost two-thirds of the university's current and incoming students will qualify following the donation from Bloomberg Philanthropies.
By Laura Spitalniak • July 8, 2024 -
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Deep DiveHow will the rise of AI in the workplace impact liberal arts education?
Experts predict that skills like critical thinking and creativity will be more coveted as artificial intelligence replaces some technical jobs.
By Danielle McLean • July 8, 2024
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