From the persistent gap in this year's Free Application for Federal Student Aid submissions to a Delaware arts college closing its doors, here are the top-line figures from some of our biggest stories of the week.
By the numbers
41.5%
The share of high school seniors who completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid as of May 17, according to the National College Attainment Network. While that number is inching toward 2023 levels, higher ed experts say it's unlikely to fully rebound to last year's level.
129
The number of students Delaware College of Art and Design enrolled in fall 2022, a 42% decrease from 2010. The institution announced this week it will close amid enrollment and financial challenges, as well as issues stemming from the rollout of the new FAFSA.
18
The number of years Lisa Marsh Ryerson led Wells College, in New York. In July, Ryerson will take over as president of the massive Southern New Hampshire University from its longtime leader, Paul LeBlanc.
3
The number of University of California campuses that have seen labor strikes over the system's response to pro-Palestinian protests and counterprotesters. A union representing about 48,000 University of California employees called on university leaders to negotiate with protesters in good faith.
54%
The share of male job seekers who were offered an interview when they included AI capital or business-related AI studies listed on their applications. That compares to just 28% of male applicants who didn't list these AI skills, according to new research. Analysts also observed an interview bump for female applicants with AI-business skills, though the difference was less marked.
