BestColleges

MARCH 3, 2023

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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BestColleges

JANUARY 23, 2024

A national grant program aims to reposition the liberal arts and humanities as central to the general education curriculum. Except that it's not entirely shocking given what's happening across higher education. And is it wise to let students determine what constitutes a college education? ’ "It's a balancing act.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

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.

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BestColleges

APRIL 13, 2023

Her mother said the experience has allowed her to live independently, engage in university clubs and activities, learn self-advocacy skills, and begin to pursue her passion for working with children and athletes in education. It's not just important for her to know she can go to college and continue her education," Sandy Donahoe said.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Lineage B: Degree planning Even as first-year experience programs grew in popularity from 2000 to 2010, leaders at open-access and two-year institutions began advocating for expanding focus beyond the first year. As the name implies, Guided Pathways endeavors to guide students on structured pathways matched their individual education goals.

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BestColleges

APRIL 24, 2023

People looking to return to higher education in their 50s and beyond can apply to live in Lasell Village. A Senior Community Eager to Learn Adult learning has been a high priority among higher education policy circles in recent years. Lasell Village takes this idea but applies it to older adults.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2024

We have historical models to help us to make an educated guess on how many students will ultimately choose to enroll with us). And we only see a tiny portion of the total number of students pursuing higher education (this past year, Common App reported more than 1.2 They’re amazing! in History, Technology, and Society.

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Earlier this year, the Department of Education reported that land grant, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in 16 states have been underfunded by $12.6 A joint letter from the Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and Secretary of Agriculture Thomas J. Board of Education. billion over the last 30 years.

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iSchoolConnect

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

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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BestColleges

MAY 29, 2024

Finally some good news for an industry desperate for it: Higher education enrollment is up. In 2010, community colleges enrolled about 11 million students. Across higher education, enrollment growth constitutes a tide lifting all boats. Gender balance continues to elude higher education , however.

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EAB

JUNE 20, 2023

If a decline is due primarily to falling college-going rates, the question may be less about how you compete with other institutions, and more about how you compete against alternatives to higher education like work, family obligations, or misperceptions about higher education’s value. Simply put, EAB U.

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EAB

JANUARY 18, 2023

EAB among firms named to the 2023 GSV EdTech150, chosen from over 4,000 education technology companies. EAB is also known for its data and analytics solution, Edify , created specifically for higher education. These capabilities help more students—especially underserved students—enroll and succeed in higher education. “We

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EAB

OCTOBER 14, 2022

As illustrated in the bar chart below, the last two decades have been characterized by a few distinct challenges: growth in online education , a rapidly evolving competitive landscape , economic recessions, and of course, a global pandemic. percent since 2010, while conferrals increased 2 percent on average in the same period.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 23, 2023

Those funds went toward three facilities that opened in 2010: the Anderson Student Center, Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex (AARC), and Anderson Parking Facility. Higher education is one of the world's most important institutions because it truly has an ability to have a positive impact on the world, and the world needs St.

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Niche

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

But the truth is, college enrollment has been declining since 2010 and has continued to fall since the start of the pandemic. After increasing for decades, traditional undergraduate college student enrollment peaked in 2010 at around 18.1 million students , according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The KFC Foundation also hosts other programs helping restaurant employees advance their lives through education, Horn said. from Kingston, Jamaica, in 2010 and lived in poverty as they established themselves in the country. Photo courtesy of the KFC Foundation More Than a Master's Degree Pascoe and his family immigrated to the U.S.

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BestColleges

MAY 24, 2023

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more apparent in our lives and higher education, one institute addresses its trustworthiness by involving diverse stakeholders from ideation to execution. And I mean, I was giving my students practice exams, and I was giving them practice exams back from 2010.

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EAB

MAY 9, 2023

Zirkel and Marcus also discuss low-cost customer service best practices from the private sector that community colleges can implement to deliver a better educational experience for their students. The number of students at community colleges has fallen 37% since 2010, or by nearly 2.6 EAB · Do Community Colleges Need an “Intervention?”

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EAB

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

In just a five-year period, from 2010 to 2015, the number of first-year law students decreased by more than 29%. What the CHIPS and Science Act means for higher education. 2 emerging law school recruitment challenges – and how to address them. In the last 20 years, law school enrollment has been anything but consistent.

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BestColleges

JULY 14, 2023

Plenty of law school graduates find themselves in the corporate world, nonprofits, banking, higher education, consulting, journalism, and nongovernmental organizations, among other pursuits. Law school enrollment has dropped almost 21% since 2010. For generations, law school has been a pathway to power and privilege.

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BestColleges

MARCH 27, 2023

Note Reference [2] Check The percentage of college faculty using free open educational resources grew from 5% in 2015-2016 to 22% in 2021-2022. [3] How College Students Pay for Textbooks Open Educational Resources: Free College Books Sources How Much Are College Books and Supplies? National Center for Education Statistics.

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EAB

MAY 30, 2023

percent, 1 which has prompted institutions to reflect on practices that impact student success and on barriers students face in their pursuit of higher education. percent since 2010, college-going rates declined by 5.4 5 Compounding the lure of multiple education pathways are rising wages among young adults.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 5, 2023

If you're trying to save for your child or grandchild's future education, it's hard to know how to prepare. College savings accounts , such as 529 plans, are specially designed to save money for higher education. Average Contribution to College Education From a College Savings Plan by Family Income Level. Family Income.

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The Thoughtful College Search

DECEMBER 15, 2022

As President of NACAC in 2010, I had to run both the Assembly and the General Membership meeting, and I was perfectly happy that no big, unexpected controversies reared their heads. Today, given the realities of funding higher education, it’s hard to fathom that was an issue. At its worst it could be mundane.

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THE SOUTHERN SCOPE – COLLEGE ADMISSIONS BLOG

JUNE 13, 2023

Within Government Relations, I had the privilege to work alongside educators from primary to higher education who have refused to allow legislative changes without advocacy on behalf of the needs of our students and faculty. Thank you to those who have supported our committee and continue to believe in the work we do.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Founded in 1831 with an intentional global focus, NYU is the perfect school for students who want creativity, expression, and innovation to be at the forefront of their education. In addition to the three main campuses, NYU offers its students eleven study-away sites for international travel and educational opportunities.

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BestColleges

MARCH 31, 2023

This report covers the racial and ethnic diversity of college students and faculty and explores why diversity is important in higher education. The percentage of Native American/Alaska Native college students of the total student population increased slightly from 1990-2010. National Center for Education Statistics.

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BestColleges

MARCH 22, 2024

Belk Endowment, in a February podcast episode of The Key with Inside Higher Ed. Note Reference [9] [They are] looking at higher education less about obtaining a credential and more about improving their workforce prospects. Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, NCES. Department of Education. January 2020.

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The cost of a college education is more than most students can afford out of pocket. According to the National Center of Education Statistics (NCES), during the 2019-2020 academic year: Note Reference [1]. Department of Education: Note Reference [4]. Source: National Center for Education Statistics Note Reference [3].

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BestColleges

AUGUST 14, 2023

Ronald Reagan cut higher education funding and raised tuition. Once considered a public good, higher education became seen nationwide as a private commodity. Higher education has an almost 400-year history in this country, yet the student loan saga as we know it traces its roots to the 1960s.

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Admissions Village

JULY 5, 2023

It’s worth noting that nine states - California (1996), Washington (1998), Florida (1999), Michigan (2006), Nebraska (2008), Arizona (2010), New Hampshire (2012), Oklahoma (2012), and Idaho (2020) – already had bans on affirmative action in place.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 30, 2024

When the COVID-19 pandemic upended higher education in 2020, one of the monumental changes was the widespread suspension of standardized testing. What's more, standardized tests have long been accused of racial bias, a claim affirmed in 2010 by the Harvard Educational Review.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Department of Education officials met with negotiators for the first time Oct. Negotiators representing stakeholders in higher education urged the department to adopt widespread debt forgiveness. One such plan, proposed by Ranucci, was to offer debt forgiveness for all loans taken out before July 1, 2010.

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Admissions Madness

JULY 23, 2022

An unquestioned assumption of a college education is that it provides a good if not the best return on your investment relative to the alternatives. Other studies call into question whether a college education causes happiness or is the result of other variables such as religious affiliation or income. I’m skeptical.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 10, 2024

She didnt just wake up one day as Vice Presidenther education and experiences played a huge role in getting her there. Kamalas educational journey is just as inspiring as her groundbreaking political career. This role was where she really started to put her education to work. Where did Kamala Harris go for her college education?

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BestColleges

APRIL 6, 2023

BestColleges spoke with Ilana Cohen, board chair and co-founder of Fossil Free Research (FFR), to learn more about how students can approach climate change in higher education. Cohen is a senior at Harvard University studying social studies and philosophy, focusing on the ethics of climate change and environmental policymaking.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Before 2010, banks used to disburse loans to college students. Student advocates fear that a totally private loan system may see some students left out of higher education. A Return to Pre-2010 Student Loans It wasn't too long ago that private banks did have a sizable role in the student loan system. Delisle said.

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