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Last fall saw 'unprecedented' drops in college persistence rates, report finds
First-year persistence rates hit their lowest levels since 2012, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
By Natalie Schwartz • July 8, 2021 -
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Mills College alumnae sue to halt possible merger
The two plaintiffs — one of whom currently sits on the college's governing board — allege the institution has withheld key financial information.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Updated July 7, 2021 -
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TrendlineCommunity 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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Sponsored by FedEx OfficeRecalibrating recruitment: Meeting emerging student demands for community, ease and tactical experiences
Wondering what the next looming crisis in higher ed might be? Industry analysts predict an "Enrollment Cliff" arriving in 2025 as the college-age population shrinks.
June 28, 2021 -
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Deep DiveColleges level up healthcare programs to meet growing demand
Some of the latest expansions have an eye toward interprofessional collaboration and short-term or accelerated offerings.
By Hallie Busta • June 25, 2021 -
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Deep DiveInternational students face a rocky road to campus this fall
Beyond coronavirus-related restrictions, experts say perceptions of the U.S. as unwelcoming linger, though some institutions will be more affected than others.
By Danielle McLean • June 24, 2021 -
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6 charts showing the state of college enrollment in spring 2021
Data on the latest term finds many of the trends that started in the fall aren't letting up.
By Hallie Busta • June 14, 2021 -
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Colleges hope to bring more international students to campus this fall
Applications from students outside the country almost doubled, but pandemic-related barriers remain.
By Hallie Busta • June 11, 2021 -
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Feedback on PASSHE mergers highlights extent of opposition
Public responses to the Pennsylvania system’s proposal to turn six institutions into two has been largely negative.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 10, 2021 -
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600,000 fewer students enrolled in college this spring, survey finds
Enrollment sank 3.5% from a year ago, with declines concentrated among undergraduates and community colleges, according to the Clearinghouse.
By Natalie Schwartz • June 10, 2021 -
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Deep DiveHow the national test-optional experiment played out at US colleges
The pandemic accelerated the trend, upending conventions of postsecondary admissions going forward.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Updated June 9, 2021 -
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New York bills would let test providers sell student data to colleges there
The College Board and ACT have come under fire for this practice, which critics say violates student privacy.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Updated June 5, 2021 -
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How the pandemic is affecting college enrollment of new high school grads
A new analysis from the College Board looks at schools' ability to bring in and keep these students during the crisis.
By Hallie Busta • June 3, 2021 -
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Transfer student enrollment losses deepen: report
New data spotlights some areas of growth, however, as colleges mark the second year affected by the pandemic.
By Hallie Busta • June 3, 2021 -
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ColumnMadison College is letting students try before they buy
A weeklong free drop period intends to lower financial barriers and help students unfamiliar with online classes.
By Hallie Busta • May 21, 2021 -
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College student outcomes and state funding are intertwined, report finds
A State Higher Education Executive Officers Association analysis shows the impact of changes in public investment.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • May 19, 2021 -
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U of California agrees not to use SAT, ACT in admissions through 2025 to settle lawsuit
The move will likely have a profound effect on the use of entrance exams in higher education.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Updated May 17, 2021 -
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Southern New Hampshire's transfer deal with Pennsylvania schools yields 47 students in first year
Critics of the arrangement, which is now more than a year old, said it could hurt enrollment at the state's four-year colleges.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • May 14, 2021 -
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What does the public think about international students?
A new American Council on Education survey found limited support for coordinated efforts to bring more foreign learners to the U.S.
By Hallie Busta • May 14, 2021 -
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ColumnDrive-through college admissions bring a personal touch to a virtual year
Ohio Dominican University is welcoming applicants to campus to learn whether there's a spot for them in the incoming class.
By Hallie Busta • April 29, 2021 -
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Undergraduate enrollment losses deepen during the spring: Clearinghouse
Data from three-quarters of colleges show gains for graduate and online schools while other segments slide.
By Hallie Busta • April 29, 2021 -
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Nearly 200 colleges have openings for fall, but more are likely: NACAC
The admissions trade group released its annual enrollment database early, citing "high demand."
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Updated April 22, 2021 -
Number of Hispanic-serving institutions continues to grow
Thirty colleges became HSIs last academic year, and more than 300 are on the cusp of the designation.
By Natalie Schwartz • April 20, 2021 -
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Grand Valley State looks to HBCU partner to grow STEM diversity
The Michigan university is teaming up with Georgia's Fort Valley State on a program that will give students a bachelor's and master's in five years.
By Natalie Schwartz • April 12, 2021 -
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Most incoming college students want face-to-face classes this fall: survey
As schools map out their reopening plans, a poll of more than 21,000 students and parents shows their comfort with vaccine mandates and safety protocols.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • April 12, 2021 -
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College transfer enrollment still lagging this spring, survey says
Fewer students attending institutions this fall and increased attrition during the academic year drove the declines, according to the Clearinghouse.
By Hallie Busta • April 12, 2021
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