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Judge greenlights racketeering lawsuit against Grand Canyon Education

Higher Ed Dive

Plaintiffs say the educational services provider misrepresented program costs, but the company says students couldn't have been "caught by surprise."

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College students — and those not enrolled — see the value in higher education

Higher Ed Dive

The majority of students expect their credentials to help them make enough money to live comfortably, according to a Gallup and Lumina Foundation poll.

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Modern College Students Face Financial Fragility While Still Valuing Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A new report reveals that today's college students are navigating significant financial challenges while balancing competing priorities, yet they continue to believe in the value of higher education. Many students showed symptoms of major depressive disorder (33 percent) and/or generalized anxiety disorder (44 percent).

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New Report Highlights Hidden Costs and Privacy Risks of Digital Courseware for Higher Education Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

College students are paying twice for their education: once in tuition and again with their privacy. The report uncovers “troubling gaps in data privacy for students using digital learning tools in higher education.” That’s the findings from a new Privacy Rights Clearinghouse report, funded by a Michelson 20MM grant.

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Vietnamese education strategy eyes rise in int’l students

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As per a recent report by the British Council, there are some significant highlights concerning international students and Vietnamese higher education institutions in these decisions. A long-term goal is establishing English as the second language within the education system.

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The Importance of Immigrant-Origin Students to Two Campuses, Higher Education, and the USA

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Yet at a moment of high anxiety for many immigrants and families across America, we are joined in our shared commitment to immigrant-origin students and in recognition of their importance to our nations future. As a second-generation immigrant myself, I often tell our incoming students that my family is like theirs.

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Report: Nation Still Has ‘Miles to Go’ to Increase Black Students’ Educational Opportunities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A new report by the Southern Education Foundation (SEF) points out that seventy years after the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision, many Black students across the nation still do not have access to equitable educational opportunities in early childhood, K-12, or higher education compared with other students.

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