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TWO Demographic Cliffs? The Enrollment Case for Diversifying Revenue Streams

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To that end, I’ve been working a white paper (to be published in June) that will lay out more than a dozen strategies that institutions can use to build alternative revenue (student) streams. 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.

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Biden Admin Forgives $6B in Debt for Former Art Institute Students

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The Department of Education will forgive debt for over 300,000 former Art Institute students. The Biden administration announced May 1 that the Department of Education (ED) would automatically forgive all remaining federal student debt for people who attended any Art Institute campus between Jan. 1, 2004, and Oct.

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La Familia: Five Ways Institutions Can Support Hispanic Families  

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Hispanic families in the United States encounter various challenges stemming from a complex interplay of socioeconomic, cultural, and structural factors. Hispanic students often face disparities in educational attainment. Engaging Hispanic families can help you then engage prospective Hispanic students.

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New York Expands Direct Admissions Program

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Several states have introduced direct admissions programs, while the Common App launched a broader effort. Kathy Hochul announced a series of initiatives designed to increase access to the state's colleges and universities. Spanning 64 campuses, SUNY is the nation's largest state system of higher education, enrolling some 1.3

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Best HBCUs in Maryland

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Maryland is home to a number of great higher education institutions , and that includes historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). In the state, students can find schools nationally recognized for their STEM curricula and research opportunities. Choosing an HBCU is no small task. from our partners.

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UC Riverside Unveils Bachelor of Arts Program at Norco State Prison

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Incarcerated students will be able to earn a bachelor's degree in education, society, and human development with a concentration in social justice at little to no cost. The LIFTED program is a prison education initiative aiming to provide meaningful opportunities for incarcerated students to earn their degrees.

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Sustainability and DEI Are Important to Prospective Business Students: Report

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The 2024 survey of prospective students reveals that candidates expect graduate business education to help equip them to advance social impact as a component of their professional and personal goals, GMAC CEO Joy Jones said in a press release. Equity and inclusion were important to candidates across the board but varied by region.