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Howard University Makes History as First HBCU to Achieve Top Research Status

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a groundbreaking achievement that marks a significant milestone for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Howard University has become the first HBCU to receive the prestigious Research One (R1) Carnegie Classification, placing it among the nation's most elite research institutions. Dr. Bruce A.

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The college closings of 2024—and what lies beyond

University Business

A flurry of colleges and universities have shuttheir doors following the pandemic, and 2024 didn’t show signs of slowing down. Chances are closings will continue to uptick as higher education braces for the expected demographic cliff. The system will downsize to 22 universities.

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Liberty University fined record $14M over campus safety law violations

Higher Ed Dive

Department of Education wants to send the message that it will hold colleges accountable for Clery Act noncompliance, an agency official said.

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‘Compliance U’: Colleges and universities are facing new legal complexities

University Business

Colleges and universities already worrying about maintaining their relevance to prospective students and the workforce are also now entrenched in a new drama few are adequately prepared for: the increasing litigation and compliance involved in the sector. The symposium, hosted by Touro Law, was recorded and published on its website.

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Here are 3 major injuries inflicted by last year’s FAFSA on fall enrollment

University Business

Issues related to last year’s FAFSA have significantly affected private colleges and universities’ incoming class enrollment, revenue and relationship with the Department of Education, according to a fall survey from the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities.

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Is this the first college closing announced in 2025?

University Business

24) College closings are expected to uptick over the next five years due to the demographic cliff, and Northland College may be the first of 2025. This page will be continuously updated as University Business monitors the changing landscape of college closings, as well as mergers and acquisitions, in the coming year and beyond.

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US Department of Education announces grant program to boost FAFSA completion

University Business

Department of Education announced a multimillion-dollar grant program on Monday to help students apply for federal financial aid. It comes after the rollout of changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, caused delays throughout this year’s college admissions process. Instead of opening on the usual Oct.