Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Lester McCorn, who led Clinton College in South Carolina for the past 7 years, has been named the new president of Paine College in Augusta, Georgia. Both institutions are historically Black colleges and universities. McCorn is scheduled to take the helm of Paine College in January.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 7, 2025

The findings paint a stark picture: one in five undergraduate students nationwide is parenting while attending college, and housing costs often exceed tuition expenses. However, those who start college but don't complete their degree due to challenges like housing insecurity see a much lower return of just $3.31 per dollar invested.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

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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Wonkhe

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Gaby Sumner and Susie Whigham present findings on what makes transition programmes work – and call for a national, government-funded rollout Gaby Sumner and Susie Whigham present findings on what makes transition programmes work – and call for a national, government-funded rollout

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Higher Ed Data Stories

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

It uses IPEDS data I downloaded as soon as I can when it became available (and before a looming government shutdown), and shows all 1,700 majors recognized by the federal government in the IPEDS system, using CIP codes, and the number of degrees awarded by college in any selected area.

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University Business

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Nearly a dozen colleges and universities over the past month have announced tuition-free initiatives for incoming undergraduates as the traditional application season kicks back into full swing. Bridgewater State University and the University of Michigan are offering tuition-free college to families earning below $125,000.

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Higher Ed Dive

MAY 15, 2024

Augusta, Georgia State, Georgia Southern and Kennesaw State universities will require test scores from students applying to the 2026-27 academic year.

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Higher Ed Dive

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The deal will bring together two Massachusetts-based institutions focused on career education and adult learners.

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Higher Ed Dive

MAY 29, 2024

Northeastern has been growing steadily in recent years at its flagship Boston campus and through mergers with financially struggling peers.

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Higher Ed Ethics Watch

AUGUST 2, 2023

Student Views on Using ChatGPT Survey results reported by Best Colleges on March 27, 2023, “Half of College Students Say Using AI is Cheating,” are mixed. One-half of college students (51%) agree that using AI tools like ChatGPT on schoolwork constitutes cheating or plagiarism. About 1 in 5 use them anyway.

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JANUARY 3, 2025

The nonprofit institutions will combine to form "the largest Catholic system of higher education along Lake Erie" by December 2026.

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University Business

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

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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Higher Ed Dive

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Multnomah said it has faced declining enrollment and financial challenges, making it impossible to operate independently.

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JUNE 24, 2024

AI and digital innovations streamline college admin, enhancing student support and experience.

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Higher Ed Dive

JUNE 15, 2023

The state public flagship will fuse its colleges of creative arts and media as it braces for continued enrollment declines.

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JULY 25, 2024

Panelists at the National Association of College and University Business Officers conference shared tips for showing a college's value to workers.

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Higher Ed Dive

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Some colleges, like Ohio State University, are reversing their stances on diversity efforts as federal and state policymakers ratchet up the pressure.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 11, 2025

Colleges and universities across the country are preparing to celebrate the legacy of a civil rights icon who championed integration and transformed Americas Rev. Seton Hall University in New Jersey, decided to revamp their annual MLK program a few years ago, citing the need for change amid a challenging political climate.

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Higher Ed Dive

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The change comes after the Education Department in 2019 started allowing regional accreditors to recruit colleges outside of their historical boundaries.

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Higher Ed Dive

JULY 6, 2023

Evers shot down the proposal Wednesday, saying it unfairly singled out the colleges and overstepped the legislature’s purview.

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MAY 15, 2024

for first-time, full-time students, estimates from the National Association of College and University Business Officers show. The discount rate rose to 56.1%

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In a bold move to address the stark underrepresentation of minorities and women in school district leadership, Southern University A&M College has established the Academy for Current and Aspiring Superintendents, a comprehensive program aimed at preparing the next generation of K-12 educational leaders.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Legacy preferences in college admissions have plummeted to their lowest recorded level, with just 24% of four-year colleges still considering family alumni status in admissions decisions, according to a comprehensive new report from Education Reform Now. In 24 states, no public colleges provide legacy preferences at all.

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University Business

JANUARY 14, 2025

2024 shed insightful light on the top risks faced by colleges and universities, according to a new report from United Educators: “Top Risks Report: Insights for Higher Education.” The post What are colleges worried about most right now? appeared first on University Business.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 10, 2025

Baton Rouge police have made their first arrest in the fatal hazing case that claimed the life of 20-year-old Southern University student Caleb Wilson, with authorities indicating more arrests are expected in the coming days. McCray has since been released on bond, according to local reports.

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Wonkhe

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

This week’s card from Hugh Jones’s postbag tells of football, argumentative professors and an outbreak of poetry The post Higher education postcard: Marischal College, University of Aberdeen appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Higher Ed Dive

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Elizabeth Mauch will take over Vermont State Colleges as it contends with the fallout of a rocky merger of its four-year universities.

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Higher Ed Dive

MAY 28, 2024

Colleges should strive to teach students both how to think and to be career-ready when they graduate, the leader of Denison University argues.

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Higher Ed Dive

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The Roman Catholic institution will take over the Maryland University of Integrative Health early next year.

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Higher Ed Dive

MARCH 8, 2024

Siena expects to benefit from adding high-demand offerings, while Clarkson said the move will help keep its focus on technological education.

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Higher Ed Dive

APRIL 26, 2023

Administrators at the Illinois institutions said they expect to complete the merger by the end of 2023 and operate under the Lewis banner by spring 2024.

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AUGUST 2, 2024

The two Catholic colleges expect the deal will help them share resources, though they will continue to have distinct campuses and academic programs.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Morgan State University, Maryland's largest Historically Black University, is taking decisive action to address a concerning trend: the steady decline in Black male Dr. David K. University President Dr. David K. Wilson enrollment.

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Higher Ed Dive

JULY 2, 2024

The Pennsylvania college furloughed all employees last month amid significant financial troubles and declining enrollment.

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Higher Ed Dive

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Howard University, a historically Black college, gained the coveted designation, as did about three dozen other institutions.

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Higher Ed Dive

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Students sued the Nashville university and 16 other top-ranked colleges early last year, alleging they had illegally conspired on their financial aid formulas.

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Higher Ed Dive

APRIL 24, 2023

communities, the long-term viability of colleges and universities is critical. For many U.S. Cities and towns can start preparing, experts say.

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