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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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TrendlineStudent Engagement
Colleges focus on retention with a variety of steps designed to keep students committed to staying in school and completing their education.
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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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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 -
Northwestern athletics lacks clear guidance for handling some misconduct complaints, report finds
The university released the findings of an independent review conducted after a prior investigation found widespread hazing in the football program.
By Laura Spitalniak • June 28, 2024 -
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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 -
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OpinionAdmissions 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 -
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Q&AHow do you calculate the ROI of a college degree?
A higher education researcher breaks down how a think tank attempted to quantify the return on investment for 53,000 different programs.
By Lilah Burke • June 20, 2024 -
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U of Michigan, CUNY mishandled shared ancestry complaints, Education Department finds
The two institutions each misstepped as campus tensions — and reports of harassment — rose in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war, the agency found.
By Natalie Schwartz • June 17, 2024 -
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Sponsored by CampusESP Inc.The positive impacts of family engagement on student retention
Research shows when families are engaged and receive updates, students are more likely to be retained.
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Deep DiveInside the final, chaotic days of Goddard College
Founded as a radical experiment in education, the Vermont institution closed after years of mounting tensions between administration and the rank and file.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 7, 2024 -
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This week in 5 numbers: ‘Some college, no credential’ population grows
We’re rounding up top recent stories, from an increase in working-age adults who left college before finishing their programs to another sudden closure.
By Natalie Schwartz • June 7, 2024 -
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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 -
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Opinion // President SpeaksLiberal arts colleges must embed career services throughout campus life
Colleges should strive to teach students both how to think and to be career-ready when they graduate, the leader of Denison University argues.
By Adam Weinberg • May 28, 2024 -
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House lawmakers grill university leaders over response to campus encampments
Republicans spent much of their time decrying deals Rutgers and Northwestern universities made with pro-Palestinian protesters.
By Natalie Schwartz • May 23, 2024 -
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‘Unacceptable gaps persist’: A new report details higher ed’s racial and ethnic disparities
Findings released by the American Council on Education shed light on demographic trends in college enrollment and attainment.
By Natalie Schwartz • May 21, 2024 -
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Deep DiveWhat’s next for the test-optional movement?
Yale, Brown and Cornell universities have all revived their testing requirements, raising questions about whether other institutions will follow suit.
By Danielle McLean • May 20, 2024 -
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Sponsored by ECSI3 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.
May 20, 2024 -
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Sponsored by The Summer Science ProgramThe STEM pipeline begins in high school
How one nonprofit is offering immersive astrophysics, biochemistry, genomics and synthetic chemistry to teens.
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Georgia’s university system revives SAT, ACT requirements at 4 more colleges
Augusta, Georgia State, Georgia Southern and Kennesaw State universities will require test scores from students applying to the 2026-27 academic year.
By Laura Spitalniak • May 15, 2024 -
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Most first-year students reported satisfaction with college at mid-year point, survey finds
But nearly one-third of respondents, who were polled this winter, reported feeling “targeted, criticized, or excluded” based on their identity.
By Natalie Schwartz • May 14, 2024 -
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OpinionColleges need free expression reform — not damage control
Restoring public trust in higher education will require more than public relations and crisis management strategies, argues a Bipartisan Policy Center official.
By Matthew Kuchem • May 13, 2024 -
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West Virginia declares state of emergency amid FAFSA rollout challenges
Completion rates for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid have declined nearly 40% in the state.
By Anna Merod • May 9, 2024 -
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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 -
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Sponsored by AvayaLeveraging AI to transform K-12 and higher education contact centers: A path to enhanced efficiency and engagement
AI is pushing its way through the education sector, transforming the way schools, colleges, and universities support their students, parents, faculty, and staff.
May 6, 2024
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