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See how many colleges may close after 2029

University Business

One such example is Vermont State University. However, it had missed the mark on the now-defunct Birmingham-Southern, Iowa Wesleyan and the University of the Arts. On the other hand, 7.1% of private nonprofit four-year colleges (and 21.1% of for-profit 4-year schools) during that period.

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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

It’s why she and the board of directors at Generation Hope have decided on an ambitious five-year plan that will expand its work and impact over three million parenting students by 2029. Dr. DeRionne Pollard, president of Nevada State University and Generation Hope Board Member.

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

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Professor Tushna Vandrevala is Professor of Health Psychology, Kingston University. Professor Fiona Ross CBE isProfessor Emerita Health and Social Care Kingston University, Deputy Chair Westminster University Court of Governors & Trustee Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity.

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Bias against online degrees “a PR issue”, stakeholders suggest

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In a session led by The PIE’s CEO Amy Baker, representatives from top UK universities shared that more could be done by institutions to promote the benefits of online learning which may suit some students better than attending their program of study in person. billion in 2025.

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Brown University Reinstates Test Requirements

Insight Into Diversity

After months of deliberation, Brown University administrators announced the reinstatement of SAT/ACT testing requirements across the institution. The new policy will launch with next year’s application cycle, effective for the class of 2029.

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

University Business

It’s no wonder, then, why college and university leaders were eager to discover who could claim the prettiest campusor best all-around institution. Here are the 10 most popular stories from University Business’ website for 2024: 1. A shrinking number of institutions in the market may breed fiercer competition.