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How to beat the enrollment cliff: Act like Yamaha

University Business

College closures steamed through 2024 , and more institutions may find themselves in the crosshairs next year as declining numbers of K12 students trickle into higher ed. However, one private liberal arts school has transformed its enrollment strategy by bucking its traditional paradigm. Despite its lean $15.8

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Bard College to support 425 refugee students

The PIE News

A liberal arts and sciences college from New York has pledged to support 425 refugee and displaced students in the next four years as the UN seeks to reach its 15by30 target. The 15by30 commitment from the intergovernmental peace organisation is aiming to get 15% of young refugees enrolled in higher education by the year 2030.

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Carleton College to Begin Divesting From Fossil Fuels

Inside Higher Ed

Carleton College will start to “reduce its exposure” to fossil fuel companies, according to a joint statement from Carleton president Alison Byerly and Board of Trustees chairman Wally Weitz. The private liberal arts college in Northfield, Minn.,

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How one small private school will power 50% of its campus with solar energy

University Business

Grinnell College was fueled by the dreams of its students, faculty and trustees when it signed the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment a decade ago. Photo credit: Grinnell College) Grinnell is no stranger to solar power. “Most of the partners were learning as they go.”

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Belmont University hires new VP of hope, unity and belonging

Inside Higher Ed

No one in his family had gone to college, much less earned an advanced degree. ” That lesson remained with him throughout his college years and as he went about building his professional career. Image: D’Angelo Taylor had a hard time imagining a career in higher education. he assumed his career options were limited.

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ELEVATE program: Achievement Strategies from Illinois Tech: Changing Higher Education Podcast 166 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Raj Echambadi

The Change Leader, Inc.

Illinois Tech is also one of just 88 institutions named an American Talent Initiative ‘High-Flier’ by the Aspen Talent Institute and Bloomberg Philanthropies for ensuring college access and success. Moreover, Illinois Tech’s employment rate is 92% six months after graduation, even when 37% of its students receive Pell Grants.