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122-Year-Old Northwestern College Closes

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Northwestern College in Oak Lawn, Illinois, has closed its doors due to financial challenges. The college, formerly Northwestern Business College established in 1902, served professionals throughout the Chicago area. Northwestern College in Oak Lawn, Illinois, has announced its closure. Department of Education.

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Seven Institutions Win Grants to Improve College Completion Rates

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Department of Education has awarded more than $40 million in grant funding to help improve completion rates for underserved students.

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Embracing Change: Crafting Forward-Thinking Strategic Plans for Colleges in a Dynamic Society

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College presidents, now is the time to lead your college through developing a post-pandemic institutional strategic plan if you have not done so. Department of Education, by 2027, 70% of jobs will require education or training beyond high school. million students. According to the U.S.

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“A win-win” merger: Trocaire College acquires Medaille University

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Medaille University will finalize its merger with Trocaire College on July 31 if approved by the State Department of Education and other related agencies. Degrees obtained by “Medaille Legacy” will read Trocaire College beginning with those graduating in August 2023. Deeb on April 19, according to Quigley.

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Report: HBCUs need more funding now to keep pace with digital demands

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With campus IT teams reaching Amazon-like levels of service, predictive analytics boosting student enrollment and retention , and AI yet to unlock its potential, HBCUs can no longer afford to do “more with less” in higher ed’s tech-infused environment, declares a new report from Complete College America.

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Pima Community College Receives Nearly $1.5 Million to Support Low-Income and First-Generation Students with STEM

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Pima Community College has received nearly $1.5 Department of Education (ED), which it will use to serve low-income and first-generation students interested in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) degrees from select high schools. million from the U.S.

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A frustrating year results in drastic declines in FAFSA submissions

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Department of Education had a rough launch with its newly updated form resulting in a nearly three-month delay coupled with several technological issues for applicants. The most recent was the Department’s failure to adjust families’ protected income due to inflation.