BestColleges

MAY 22, 2023

The research team at Fossil Free Research collected and analyzed the report that found $677 million in fossil fuel research funding across 27 universities. He said his time researching the George Washington University Regulatory Studies Center played a huge role in the methodology needed to put together a report.

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BestColleges

MAY 20, 2024

The lawsuit alleges that a University of Oklahoma official told a plaintiff she would have gotten more financial aid if she was African American. The lawsuit claims data shows the university gave more grant aid to Black students than to other student groups. According to the lawsuit, race-based scholarships fall under the U.S.

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 11, 2024

Several years ago, we offered a deep dive into UVA , Virginia’s flagship university, my graduate school alma mater, a well-known “ Public Ivy ,” and recently crowned “ New Ivy.” In fact, Virginia is home to a number of excellent universities, both public and private. Essay Guidance Get our expert guidance on your college essays.

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The College Solutions Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

What is the difference between a college and a university? I have always found it depressing and frustrating that few parents and teenagers know what the differences are between a college and university. Families who understand how colleges and universities differ are more likely to throw a wider net when looking at higher-ed options.

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Ruffaloni

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

This blog was co-authored with Derek Flynn and Adam Connolly We have had many disruptors in higher education over the last several years, and this year, we have a new one that will have a major impact on financial aid awarding: the Student Aid Index. Pell Grant eligibility and SAI Pell Grants are another significant change.

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BestColleges

MARCH 3, 2023

The University of California, Berkeley; the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; and George Mason University were the top three recipients of fossil fuel funds. The report found that a minimum of $677 million was transferred to 27 universities to fund research, including climate research.

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Admissions.Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Teachers are the backbone of any educational system, shaping minds and molding futures. However, the demands of modern education require more than just experience; they call for ongoing growth and refinement. Types of Advanced Degrees for Educators First, lets have a look at the types of degrees teachers can choose from.

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The state of Georgia owes Fort Valley State University over $603 million, according to the federal government. Alumni from Fort Valley State University, Savannah State University, and Albany State University are suing the state Board of Regents and the state of Georgia, alleging they have underfunded the schools.

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Admitted

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Financial aid discussions have centered on simplifying FAFSA and increasing federal Pell Grants – all important – but federal student aid policies are only one funding source for families trying to determine how to pay for college. However, the reality is these institutional grants are not fairly distributed.

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BestColleges

JUNE 3, 2024

public higher education institutions. These students also qualify for Pell Grant, Federal Work-Study, and Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant programs. WUFT reported that Ray Rodrigues, chancellor of the State University System of Florida, is exploring legal action against the new law.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Beginning July 2023, over 700,000 incarcerated adults will become Pell Grant eligible , enabling qualified students to pursue federally funded college education for the first time since the 1990s. While the current educational landscape for incarcerated students may be sparse, this wasn’t always the case.

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The University of Nebraska system is currently facing a $58 million budget shortfall. To combat this, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) has proposed a $12 million budget reduction that includes $800,000 in cuts to its Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI). The cuts would reduce the ODI's current operating budget by 71%.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Conflicts with university boards and financial constraints are among the reasons for departures. Lately, a surge of presidents from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have left their positions. The mass departure of HBCU presidents raises questions about the impact on the schools.

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BestColleges

MAY 8, 2024

D'Youville University is having an AI robot speak at commencement. Some students and faculty are upset by the university's choice of speaker. It's that time of year again when universities everywhere are busy announcing commencement speakers for the annual spring ceremony. Not at D'Youville University this year.

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Colorado State University

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

My name is Vicky, and I’m a fourth-year student at Colorado State University, majoring in Biology. I definitely haven’t taken Colorado for granted with all the activities it has to offer during the two years I’ve been here. In fact, it was the worst academic semester in my educational career.

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Ruffaloni

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The Department of Education met the legislative requirement to open the FAFSA by December 31—but only technically. The Department of Education originally estimated that campuses would begin receiving FAFSA data in early February. During the first few days of the launch, access was intermittent and woefully inadequate.

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Koodoos Learning

DECEMBER 15, 2019

First and foremost, you’ll want to start looking into the tuition and fees - “On average, annual tuition at public colleges and universities totals nearly $30,000 and at private schools nearly $40,000.“ Similarly, at NYU : “RAs are compensated with a housing/dining grant which is utilized to cover the cost of room and board.”

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BestColleges

MAY 13, 2024

House Bill 24-1340, also known as the Colorado Promise Act, would give students from families earning $90,000 or less annually a tax credit covering tuition and fees after grants and scholarships are used. Other Colorado Free Education Programs Some Colorado schools already offer free tuition to students under a certain income threshold.

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Admissions.Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

If one sentence could sum up the state of financing an American college education in 2024 it would be, “The more things change the more things stay the same.” Students with significant financial need may receive need-based aid in the form of grants, scholarships, work-study programs, and subsidized loans.

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BestColleges

APRIL 23, 2024

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro's Child Care Education Program (CCEP) won a research grant to fund student-parent fees for four years. The research grant focuses on enrolling single-parent, Pell Grant-eligible student-parents, but the CCEP team encourages all student-parents to apply.

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BestColleges

MAY 9, 2024

On May 6, Massachusetts senators announced MassEducate , a program that would give every state resident a tuition- and fee-free education at any state community college. MassEducate builds on MassGrant Plus , a tuition-free program for Pell Grant-eligible and middle-income college students. If the $75.5

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

JUNE 19, 2024

Reading Time: 11 minutes As an educational institution looking to thrive and grow, increasing student enrollment is likely a top priority. To stay ahead, educational institutions must continuously innovate and implement strategies that appeal to students evolving needs and preferences. Why is student enrollment important?

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BestColleges

AUGUST 8, 2024

Pennsylvania is reinvesting millions into higher education in 2025 "after decades of inaction." 2, he hosted a ceremonial signing ceremony at Cheyney University , the country's first historically Black university, to celebrate the education initiatives built into the budget.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 14, 2024

Colleges and universities with cybersecurity programs for underrepresented students would still welcome funding since these programs are expensive to run. Without much help from grant funding, MSU Denver was able to turn its experiential learning experience into a paid product.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Cornell University is where students from all backgrounds come together to learn, grow, and collaborate. Programs like Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) and initiatives for first-generation college students demonstrate how the university transforms ideas of inclusion into practical, everyday support.

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BestColleges

JUNE 15, 2023

This graduation season, Arizona State University (ASU) celebrated 160 Uber drivers at the university's inaugural Uber graduation celebration. Uber partnered with Arizona State University to give eligible drivers or one of their family members free tuition for an online degree program or skills courses.

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BestColleges

APRIL 9, 2024

The Andrew Young Center for Global Leadership's (AYCGL) Higher Education in Prisons Program began in 2020 and has served over 180 incarcerated students. The federal government is helping Morehouse College expand and strengthen its prison education program. Thomas said in a press release.

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BestColleges

JULY 17, 2023

Many public colleges in California are just as renowned as the state's private universities. The University of California system , for example, includes some of the most prestigious public colleges in the country, like UCLA and UC Berkeley. The following school data comes from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

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Ruffaloni

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In the last few months, direct admissions programs at Niche, the College Board, and even state-run higher education programs have received renewed media attention. Supporters of direct admissions believe that participation in direct admission programs help more students see that a college education isn’t out of reach.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 3, 2023

Data Summary Check The college campus with the largest enrollment is Texas A&M University. [1] 1] Check The largest university in the U.S. by total enrollment is Western Governors University, a fully online college. [2] Check DePaul University is the largest Catholic university in the U.S.

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BestColleges

MARCH 29, 2024

Summary Check 55% of educators surveyed in 2021 reported that they were thinking of leaving the profession earlier than planned. In just the last few years, a record number of teachers reported experiencing burnout and average compensation for educators has consistently remained low.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Founded in 1839, Boston University offers over 300 academic programs, top undergraduate research opportunities, and prestigious global recognition. The faculty, staff, and students of Boston University hail from 50 states and over 150 countries, but all share a common passion to pursue knowledge and embrace possibilities.

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BestColleges

JULY 31, 2024

Massachusetts is also the only state to offer a free nursing school education across a whole college system. Massachusetts is the leader in innovation and education, the best place to raise your family or grow a business. Every Massachusetts resident now has access to free community college. Maura Healey signed the $57.78

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Humbach Education Consulting

APRIL 27, 2023

The college financial aid process can be a daunting one but with the rising cost of tuition and other educational expenses, applying for financial aid has become crucial. This number should be listed on every award you’re granted. Are these grants or scholarships renewable, meaning you’ll receive them every year?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Then they would likely be a great candidate for Brown University. Getting into Brown means understanding and embracing the university’s unique Open Curriculum —the reason Brown is known as “the weird Ivy.” Brown is one of the country’s oldest universities, founded in 1764—even before the American Revolution.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

More than 360 colleges and universities committed to transparency standards for financial aid offers. The College Cost Transparency Initiative's standards include both total cost of attendance and an estimated net price for students after grants and scholarships. Hundreds of colleges and universities committed Sept.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) polled 2,924 faculty members working in the southern U.S. AAUP found that recent attacks on academic freedom and the politicization of higher education in the South have pushed professors to seek employment elsewhere. in August to gauge the perception of academia in the region.

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