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See how many colleges may close after 2029

University Business

The demographic cliff may reorient the higher education landscape and propel the number of college closures in the coming decade. Fifty-two of the 100 institutions that it identified as the riskiest institutions in higher education closed within three years. Researchers Robert J. Kelchen, Dubravka Ritter and Douglas A.

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Marist College Announces Historic Transition to University Status

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The timing of the transition is particularly meaningful as Marist approaches its centennial in 2029. Catherine Gunther Kodat, the university designation will particularly benefit international recruitment efforts, as many countries associate the term "college" with secondary education. 1 among peer institutions by a U.S.

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People, Culture and Environment in REF 2029: join the journey

HEPI

In December 2023, in response to input to our Initial Decisions consultation, we published a series of conclusions and importantly included an extension of the assessment period until 2029 to allow more time for institutions to prepare for changes. Minimising burden This is the beginning of an exciting phase in the development of REF 2029.

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Generation Hope to Reach 3 Million Parenting Students by 2029

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The families we serve go out into the world, in educational and community settings, where the answer is often, ‘No.’ These students are also more likely to have higher GPAs, while being more likely to face educational disruption. They are the future of higher education as well,” said Pollard.

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Building inclusive research cultures– How can we rise above EDI cynicism?

HEPI

Beyond higher education, corporate leaders have increasingly embraced inclusivity. Inclusion is being accelerated by the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029, with a stronger focus on assessing People, Culture, and Environment (PCE).

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Higher Education Faces Challenges: Rising Costs, Declining Enrollment, and Equity Issues

Insight Into Diversity

The higher education landscape in the United States is undergoing a seismic shift, with as many as 80 colleges and universities predicted to close by 2029. However, beneath these challenges lies a critical opportunity to prioritize inclusivity and equity in shaping the future of higher education.

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Placing research integrity at the heart of REF

HEPI

One such area is research assessment, for which plans for the Research Excellence Framework 2029 (REF 2029) remain a hot topic across higher education. Like many of us in the research sector, at the UK Committee on Research Integrity, we’ve been thinking hard about plans for REF 2029.