Gannon University and Ursuline College announce official merger deal
Higher Ed Dive
JANUARY 3, 2025
The nonprofit institutions will combine to form "the largest Catholic system of higher education along Lake Erie" by December 2026.
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Higher Ed Dive
JANUARY 3, 2025
The nonprofit institutions will combine to form "the largest Catholic system of higher education along Lake Erie" by December 2026.
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 15, 2024
Augusta, Georgia State, Georgia Southern and Kennesaw State universities will require test scores from students applying to the 2026-27 academic year.
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The PIE News
MARCH 14, 2025
Canadas college sector has welcomed a recent policy change from the IRCC stating that graduates of college degree programs will now join university students in being exempted from PGWP field of study requirements announced in October 2024. of Canada’s total population to 5% by the end of 2026.
Higher Ed Dive
APRIL 24, 2024
Now, the college is eyeing a balanced budget by fiscal 2026. The institution’s interim chief financial officer announced cuts and new revenue opportunities.
University Business
DECEMBER 16, 2024
A flurry of colleges and universities have shuttheir doors following the pandemic, and 2024 didn’t show signs of slowing down. University Business will continue to monitor the changing landscape of college closings, as well as mergers and acquisitions, in the coming year and beyond.
The PIE News
OCTOBER 29, 2024
“Starting from the fall of 2026, all Ontario medical schools will be required to allocate at least 95% of all undergraduate seats to residents of Ontario, with the other 5% reserved for students from the rest of Canada,” said Ford in a press briefing on October 25. million more Ontarians to connect to primary care.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
DeGioia—the longest serving President of Georgetown University—announced on Thursday that he was stepping down due to ongoing health concerns. I have been shaped by the tradition of this community and the values of the Academy and we, as a University community, continue to be guided by these ideals in rich and enduring ways.”
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 6, 2025
Desmond Lee Endowed Professor of Urban Education at the University of MissouriSt. Morris will serve as president-elect for the 2025-2026 term before assuming the presidency following the association's 2026 Annual Meeting. Winn, who will serve in 2025-2026 before Morris assumes the presidency.
University Business
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
24) College closings are expected to uptick over the next five years due to the demographic cliff, and Northland College may be the first of 2025. This page will be continuously updated as University Business monitors the changing landscape of college closings, as well as mergers and acquisitions, in the coming year and beyond.
WCET Frontiers
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
These rules encompass all public colleges and universities. Yes, all public colleges and universities are included as well. A parallel rule covering private colleges is under development and is due to be released later this year or early next year. What Will Be Required? What is currently out for procurement?
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
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Boston College announced the appointment of Rev. Butler, who currently serves as the Haub Vice President for University Mission and Ministry, will succeed William P. when he steps down in summer 2026. when he steps down in summer 2026. Jack" Butler, S.J., Jack" Butler, S.J. premier Jesuit institutions. Leahy, S.J.,
University Business
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Georgia State University has announced a major Downtown Atlanta campus transformation plan thanks to an $80 million gift from the Woodruff Foundation. Brian Blake said the institution was challenged to remake the campus as a beacon for further revitalization for Downtown ahead of the 2026 World Cup. “We GSU President M.
The PIE News
JANUARY 10, 2025
The update follows an IRCC announcement in October 2024 introducing a new criteria for international students applying for a post-graduation work permit, outlining 966 eligible fields of study for college programs as well as new language requirements. of Canadas total population to 5% by 2026.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 2, 2025
Sharon Tran Dr. Sharon Tran, an assistant professor of English at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), has established herself as a rising voice in Asian American literary studies. in English from the University of California, Los Angeles, before completing a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Southern California.
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 1, 2024
Eighteen months after a handful of Roman Catholic college presidents in Iowa gathered to talk about possible greater collaboration, two of those institutions—St. Ambrose University and Mount Mercy University—announced today that they will merge. Ambrose University.
University Business
APRIL 2, 2025
(Updated: April 2, 2025) With college closings expected to uptick over the next five years due to the demographic cliff, two small regional colleges avoided shutting their doors by merging with larger institutions. The college closings and mergers of 2025 Rosemont College (Penn.) Cornish College of the Arts (Wash.)
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
OCTOBER 27, 2023
What awaits college and university leaders is the long-predicted enrollment cliff, the period around 2025 or 2026 when the effects of the Great Recession on this country’s birth rate will be realized as dramatically fewer high school seniors reach graduation.
Inside Higher Ed
AUGUST 27, 2024
Hundreds of professors, colleges and higher ed organizations have expressed sharp criticism of the Department of Education’s proposed regulations for online courses, saying they stem from an antiquated mindset about new modalities—and place a time burden on professors and a financial burden on institutions.
The Guardian - Higher Education
JULY 17, 2024
Social mobility experts welcome change in which students will instead be asked to answer three questions The years of sixth formers and their families agonising over personal statements for their university application forms will soon be a thing of the past, after the UK’s university admissions service announced they are to be dropped.
The PIE News
MARCH 21, 2025
New leadership brings a fresh perspective on policies and challenges, and we welcome the opportunity to meet with the new minister to discuss the vital role of international students in Canadas immigration strategy, a Universities Canada spokesperson told The PIE News.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Williams’s parents had met during their time at Southern and A&M College, a historically Black college and university (HBCU) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His first ambition after college was to make money, and he entered the corporate world and earned his MBA from Fontbonne University. Dr. Dereck J. Rovaris, Sr.,
University Business
AUGUST 7, 2024
With pandemic-era federal stimulus money drying up, the dust is beginning to settle on private colleges’ and universities’ balance sheets. A private college had to have enrolled at least 500 full-time students to be considered. Schools scoring above an A+ in financial health University of Pennsylvania Penn.
University Business
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
John Butler – Boston College (Mass.) John Butler, Boston College Boston College has announced its next president, the Rev. Serving on the president’s senior leadership team since 2010, Boston College considers Butler an architect of its revamped core curriculum. Daniel Shipp – Maryville University (Mo.)
Insight Into Diversity
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Gavin Newsom (D) reached an agreement on a new pilot pathway program designed to facilitate student transfers between the University of California (UC) and the state’s community college system. The post California Seeks to Expand Access for Community College Transfers Under New Plan appeared first on INSIGHT Into Diversity.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Drones at college fairs, robot-guided campus tours and AI chatbot tutors promising personalized education are just a few of the technology tools universities across the country are using, all with a common goal in mind: to attract the next generation of students excited about tech as the enrollment cliff looms.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 26, 2025
Georgetown University is joining the Common App, the most popular college application platform in the country, starting in fall 2026, according to reporting from The Hoya, the universitys student newspaper.
HEPI
MAY 13, 2025
We are funded by most universities throughout the UK and a limited number of corporations, including some of the bigger Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) providers, such as Unite Students, UPP and iQ, and we are very grateful for that support. But the fact is, aside from a letter from the Secretary of State for Education, the Rt Hon.
The PIE News
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Between November 25 and November 29, counselors visited university campuses in Barcelona and Madrid during a week-long fly-in event hosted by independent university fair organiser SRT Fairs. Staying informed about evolving admission processes is crucial,” said Sandra Zea, college placement advisor at Colegio Buckingham, Colombia.
University Business
MAY 9, 2025
In response, the 2025-2026 FAFSA is anticipated to introduce improvements aimed at addressing these issues. FAFSAs role in the accessibility of higher education FAFSA is the foundation for Title IV aid and institutional aid, unlocking grants, loans, and scholarships that make college more affordable.
University Business
APRIL 18, 2025
Google has announced today that it’s giving all US college students free access to Gemini Advanced, and not just for a month or twothe offer is good for a full year of service. Anyone who takes Google up on it will enjoy the free plan through spring 2026. appeared first on University Business. Read more at Ars Technica.
The PIE News
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Permanent resident levels will be further reduced to 390,000 in 2026 and 365,000 in 2027. Canada’s temporary resident population will be reduced by 445,000 in 2025, and an additional 445,000 in 2026. The reduction in temporary residents is less surprising given the IRCC’s overall goal of reducing temporary residents from 6.5%
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 29, 2023
Tennessee State University (TSU) is looking to become the first HBCU to sponsor an ice hockey program, The Athletic reported. If I’m talking to a student-athlete, I say, ‘Why not come to Tennessee State University? The associated costs for introducing ice hockey at TSU is estimated to be “in the six figures,” Allen said.
University Business
MARCH 30, 2023
Nationally recognized, world-renowned Virginia Tech is more interested in knowing what their college applicants’ goals are than their test scores. So much so, they’re remaining test-optional until 2026, at the least, and they believe that strategy is paying off.
The PIE News
AUGUST 6, 2024
The purchase comes after the Wellington College International announced earlier this year it would launch its first US school, the bilingual Hiba Academy. Speaking to The PIE, the school confirmed that this is the location of the school, which is set to open in 2026. At full capacity, Wellington College will have 400 students.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 9, 2025
As Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, President of Benedict College always says, "Collaboration is the newest form of domination." They're educating first-generation college students and turning them into global leaders that's innovation. Innovation to us is collaboration. HBCUs have always been innovating for generations.
The PIE News
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
We want to work with government in an ambitious new partnership to make sure that happens,” said Professor Dame Sally Mapstone, UUK president and vice-chancellor of St Andrews University. In the UK, the government covers 16% of higher education’s costs – one of the lowest proportions among developed countries, the report highlights.
University Business
APRIL 24, 2024
The University of Arizona has gone through the wringer in the months since discovering a $177 million budget deficit last November. Moreover, the university plans to balance its budget by Jan. 1, 2026, according to a financial update posted on the school’s website. The university has already taken some immediate measures.
The PIE News
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
of Canada’s total population to 5% by 2026. According to Malhotra, some universities are underperforming by an estimated 30-50%, meaning the additional reduction will not be widely felt. According to the IRCC, the intake cap for 2026 will be stabilised, remaining the same as in 2025. million in 2023”. million in 2023”.
University Business
APRIL 18, 2025
Hired Shari Olsen – Northland Community and Technical College (Minn.) Shari Olson, Northland Community College Shari Olsen has been promoted to permanent president of Northland Community College, effective immediately. Gonzalez – Kalamazoo College (Mich.) She has served in the interim since July 2024.
Higher Education Inquirer
APRIL 19, 2023
In 2026 and 2027 we expect a more significant drop: a result of declining fertility rates during the 2008-2009 recession. So where does US higher education enrollment go after 2026? College Meltdown: NY, IL, MI, PA, VA hardest hit Community Colleges at the Heart of College Meltdown Who's Next?
University Business
MARCH 15, 2023
The University is the last Ivy League college to announce test-optional extensions through 2024. Of the students who enrolled in the class of 2026, 81% submitted a standardized test score — 54% submitted SAT scores and 27% submitted ACT scores, according to the University’s Common Data Set.
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
It comes as Canada plans to stabilise permanency residency levels in 2026, marking a new strategy from the government after years of immigration growth. In 2026, the government will stabilise permanent resident levels at 500,000. Former international students still make up a minority of Canada’s new permanent residents.
Inside Higher Ed
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Image: The educators charged with developing the new civics curriculum for Arizona’s public universities have their work cut out for them. The state already requires students to pass a citizenship test to graduate high school, so the college-level offering has to go deeper. Dovi is scheduled to teach one of the survey courses.
Liaison International
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Key Takeaways: Following last year’s chaotic FAFSA experience , the outlook for the 2025-2026 season is significantly better. However, colleges and universities still have important work to do in order to ensure the success of their institutions and students. This is good news and in stark contrast to last season’s rollout.
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