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Villanova and Rosemont Announce Merger, Smaller Catholic Institution to Be Absorbed by 2028

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The merger, which begins its first phase in 2027, will ultimately transform Rosemont College into "Villanova University, Rosemont Campus" by 2028. During the multi-year transition period, Rosemont will continue operating independently, allowing current students the opportunity to graduate with Rosemont College degrees. "We

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More Selective Colleges See Diversity Dip

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Vanderbilt University’s Class of 2028 was significantly less diverse than last year’s incoming class, with underrepresented students of color declining by nearly 10 percentage points, according to institutional data released Monday. Black student enrollment decreased by the widest margin, from 11.5

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New College of Florida wants at least $400M in state funding for institutional overhaul

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The small liberal arts institution will need to overcome long-term underfunding challenges to reach 1,200 students by 2028, President Richard Corcoran said.

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How to stand out when recruiting stopped-out learners

University Business

Two years into the experiment, tuition generated by the 500 students who’ve returned approaches $1.6 The Ohio College Comeback Compact’s debt cancellation policy helped 95% of eligible students return to their debt-holding institution. “Students would say, ‘Yes, I’m interested. .

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Rice University Announces Major Enrollment Expansion, Commits Over $1.5 Billion to Financial Aid

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Rice University has unveiled plans for unprecedented enrollment growth, aiming to increase its student population by approximately 30% by 2028 compared to 2020 levels, university officials announced Monday. Students from families earning less than $75,000 receive comprehensive coverage for tuition, fees, and living expenses.

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Harvard Reports Drop in Black Student Enrollment

Inside Higher Ed

Fourteen percent of Harvard University’s Class of 2028 identify as Black or African American, a drop of four percentage points from last year, according to institutional data released Wednesday. The news comes a little over a year after the Supreme Court ruled against the university in Students for Fair Admissions v.

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French business school ESCP eyes collabs with IITs

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The collaboration will include student exchange, joint research, and faculty mobility. This year there being 10 of them, our students spend one year at ESCP and the next at Columbia. The value we offer is unique as students can experience multiple cities. So this is a good opportunity for Indian students to integrate.

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