Remove 2029 Remove Institution Remove Liberal Arts
article thumbnail

Marist College Announces Historic Transition to University Status

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Weinman emphasized that the new designation better reflects Marist's evolution from a small regional college into a comprehensive global institution. The timing of the transition is particularly meaningful as Marist approaches its centennial in 2029. 1 among peer institutions by a U.S. 1 among peer institutions by a U.S.

article thumbnail

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. A shrinking number of institutions in the market may breed fiercer competition. Private institutions are most at risk.

article thumbnail

What can private institutions do about the middle-class squeeze?

University Business

Colby College in Maine has promised the Class of 2029 that middle-class students who enroll will find their private liberal arts degree more affordable than many in-state public institutions. ” The post What can private institutions do about the middle-class squeeze? appeared first on University Business.