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TWO Demographic Cliffs? The Enrollment Case for Diversifying Revenue Streams

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But, as I was working on this, I read a story in the Chronicle of Higher Education buried by all the coverage of the FAFSA fiasco that alarmed me. Demographics and the Demand for Higher Education. Empowering higher education. By the Numbers: Net New 18-Year-Olds Percent Change 2026-30: -329,907 -7.3%

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La Familia: Five Ways Institutions Can Support Hispanic Families  

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Language barriers and a lack of culturally sensitive curricula can further impede academic success, leading to lower graduation rates and reduced opportunities for higher education (Suárez-Orozco et al., Hispanic families experience higher levels of economic inequality compared to other ethnic groups. Suárez-Orozco, C.,

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ED Urges Schools Not to Ask About Criminal History in College Applications

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The Department of Education (ED) updated its "Beyond the Box" guidance to mark the end of Second Chance Month in April. Central to that guidance is the urging of institutions to stop using prior criminal history as a barrier for formerly incarcerated individuals to access higher education and attain a degree or credential.

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College Financing: Meeting Family Needs While Meeting Your Enrollment Goals

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For students and families who are not accustomed to higher education’s rules and processes, this could be the moment that they decide higher education isn’t worth it. That is a problem! The historically low jobless rate in the U.S.,

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Report: 27 Universities Received Over a Half-Billion Dollars From Fossil Fuel Industry

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The fossil fuel industry has leveraged corporate windfalls to gain influence across higher education by providing more than $675 million in funding to 27 top research universities, according to a new report by environmental activist groups.

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Your A-Z guide to the PSL Research University

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It was created in 2010 through the merger of several renowned research and higher education establishments. With a focus on interdisciplinary research and education, PSL offers programs in science, engineering, humanities, and social sciences.

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Fewer Colleges Require Physical Education Classes to Graduate: Study

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Roughly 32% of colleges require a physical education course to graduate, according to an Oregon State study. That figure has declined by about 7 percentage points since 2010, according to the study. The study also found that 12% had a partial requirement for physical education.