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Remembering Dr. Lee Noel

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Lee was a remarkable leader who left a lasting mark on higher education and in our hearts. Lee had a lifelong dedication to higher education, both as a professional and as a student. He would go on to create the ACT National Center for the Advancement of Educational Practices, serving as the executive director.

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USDA Grants $33M to Support Projects at 19 Land-Grant HBCUs

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The grants will help fund curriculum design, faculty development, student recruitment and retention, and research. There are 19 1890 land-grant historically Black colleges and universities, including private institution Tuskegee University. What Are 1890 Land-Grant Institutions?

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Basic Needs Assistance Bolstered College Student Retention: Report

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Southern New Hampshire University students who received basic needs assistance from the school saw higher retention rates. SNHU distributed a total of $107 million in Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund grants to 51,257 qualifying learners to help with basic needs during the pandemic.

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HBCU Presidents Are Leaving at a Rapid Clip – Here’s Why

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Furthermore, a study by the American Council on Education suggests that 55% of college presidents plan on stepping down after five years of service. She also cited the political climate surrounding education and dealing with state legislators, adding that not every president is good at or wants to play political games.

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6 trends impacting community college enrollment in 2023

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After losing over 10% of two-year students during the pandemic, both due to declines in new students and to a national dip in retention, this enrollment recovery was a welcomed reprieve. Pell Grant availability for incarcerated adults Starting in July 2023, over 700,000 incarcerated adults will become Pell eligible. rate in 2020.

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What Drives Graduate Student Enrollment Decisions?

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Knowing why students make the decisions they do can guide you toward refinements to their experiences as enrolled students that can lead to better retention and completion once they enroll. RNL collects data on enrollment decision priorities both among prospective graduate students and enrolled graduate students.

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Ripon College Offers Free Tuition to Wisconsin Residents

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"The Ripon Commitment opens doors for students in Wisconsin who may have thought higher education at a private school was out of reach," Ripon President Victoria N. The grant covers up to four years of tuition but excludes housing and food costs. Where the program might make a significant impact is with retention.

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