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Only 36% of adults say higher education is ‘fine how it is,’ survey finds

Higher Ed Dive

Although respondents flagged issues with college affordability, the majority said they think postsecondary education provides a good return on investment.

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Study: Latino Students Use Practical Strategies to Finance College Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Latino students are making pragmatic financial choices to pay for their education, and institutions are increasingly responding with tailored support, according to a comprehensive new report released today by Excelencia in Education. Among these institutions, several standout examples emerged.

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Kentucky is thinking about removing gen ed from 2-year colleges. Regulators don’t agree.

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The Council on Postsecondary Education is responding to concerns that state higher ed is duplicative and not adequately helping with workforce preparation.

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Let's Talk About the True Cost―and True Value―of a College Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Holmes-Sullivan As a college president, I am often asked the same two questions: Why does college cost so much? I usually start my answer with a statistic some find surprising: despite the headlines, post-high school educational attainment in the U.S. But the true costs of a college education are not always obvious.

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Postsecondary Education Critical for High-Earning Jobs of the Future

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

There will be a substantial number of managerial and professional office jobs that will be the biggest cluster [of job growth], and most of those will go to college graduates.” As defined within the report, a good job is one that pays at least $43,000, with a median income of $74,000 when workers are between 25 and 44 years of age.

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Report: Work Remains to Ensure Postsecondary Education Access in Prison

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Each state, the Bureau of Prisons, and Puerto Rico now have a process in place for assessing prison education programs proposals from colleges, according to a report released by the Vera Institute of Justice. Building out quality higher education in prisons will take time but based on our findings, we’re on our way.”

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Southern States See Mixed Progress in College Affordability, SREB Report Finds

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The South has made strides in college affordability, but significant challenges remain for lower-income students, according to new data released Thursday by the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB). Education experts note that addressing these affordability gaps is crucial for the region's economic future.

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