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Phil Hill and the Unintended Consequences of Online Education Policy

Ruffaloni

How do you spice up a deep dive conversation on arcane changes to government regulations? Phil spoke about “unintended consequences” several times, how well-meaning policy ideas end up contributing to the ongoing saga of “the rich getting richer” and everyone else struggling. They want to hold schools accountable. SJ: So interesting.

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What Families Should Know as Colleges Face Federal Funding Freezes

Top Tier Admissions

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS: FEDERAL FUNDING FREEZES In recent weeks, the federal government has accelerated policy changes that directly impact top universities, freezing and canceling federal research funding. Most recently, the federal government froze $2.2 billion in grants and $60 million in contracts to Harvard University.

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Harvard Legacy Policies and Guide

The Koppelman Group

The media, and even the US government , has focused on Harvard, which continues to practice legacy admissions, when covering the legacy admissions debate. Harvard falls into the latter camp. At Harvard, legacy matters.

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7 Ways Marketing Is Changing for Colleges and Universities

Ruffaloni

Layer an ever changing and tightening regulatory environment and you will need solid governance and procedural guidance to ensure compliance without limiting effectiveness. Omnichannel integration: Marketers now focus on providing a seamless experience across all touchpoints, ensuring brand consistency and cohesive customer interactions.

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8 Ways We Can Help Our College Students During Uncertain Times

Grown & Flown

(Shutterstock Halfpoint) Funding for medical and scientific research has been drastically cut; some universities have been threatened with the loss of millions of dollars unless they revise certain policies; and increasing numbers of schools are instituting hiring freezes , along with other budget cuts.

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Johns Hopkins to Open School of Government and Policy in Washington, D.C.

BestColleges

Johns Hopkins plans to launch a School of Government and Policy by fall 2026. Johns Hopkins University will open a School of Government and Policy at its new downtown location in Washington, D.C., Johns Hopkins University will open a School of Government and Policy at its new downtown location in Washington, D.C.,

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College Admissions Glossary of Terms

Admissions Village

Private Colleges: Independent postsecondary institutions not substantially funded by the government. Public Colleges: Government-funded postsecondary institutions that generally offer lower tuition rates to state residents. Test Optiona l: A policy adopted by some colleges where submitting SAT or ACT scores is not mandatory.