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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. of for-profit 4-year schools) during that period. Fifty-two of the 100 institutions that it identified as the riskiest institutions in higher education closed within three years.

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Here is why immigrant and international students are so important

University Business

birthrates have declined steadily since 2007, and the traditional age of college students is expected to shrink 15% between 2025 and 2029. The report also warns that fewer high school graduates will further reduce the pool of future college applicants. Demographic decline threatens college sustainability U.S.

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Marist College Announces Historic Transition to University Status

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Marist College, the private school in Poughkeepsie, New York, has announced it will become Marist University effective later this month, marking a significant milestone in its nearly century-long history. The timing of the transition is particularly meaningful as Marist approaches its centennial in 2029. President Dr. Kevin C.

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Generation Hope to Reach 3 Million Parenting Students by 2029

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Generation Hope estimates that 52% of undergraduate student parents leave school without a degree in six years, compared to their non-parenting counterparts at 32%. They are the future of higher education as well,” said Pollard. The nonprofit organization plans to continue expanding its own workforce.

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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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Int’l school grads can cushion US UG enrolment blow, says report

The PIE News

New data from BridgeU shows how interest from international school graduates in key global markets, combined with a focused recruitment and marketing strategy, can cushion a predicted undergraduate “enrolment cliff” in the US. The data shows that applications to the US from China have increased by 6.2%

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Most popular stories: Here is UB’s top 10 for 2024

University Business

Whether it was news of a recent college closure or a forecast of the severity of the demographic cliff, the most popular stories of 2024 centered on the changing makeup of higher education institutions. These campuses harmonize design and education, creating visually captivating and inspiring environments. Read the story.