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The federal financial aid system’s future, core admissions practices and the higher ed sector’s financial outlook will be shaped by developments that are likely to unfold this year. highereddive.com/trendline/h…
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At least 3 more states mull FAFSA mandates for high school students highereddive.com/news/states… via @HigherEdDive

At least 3 more states mull FAFSA mandates for high school students

Michigan, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts are considering making completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid a graduation requirement.

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1 in 4 students never finish their college applications. @HigherEdDive's @LauraSpitalniak provides insight into why that is and how we can ensure more students finish their applications: highereddive.com/news/1-in-4…

1 in 4 students never finish their college applications. Why?

Researchers found applications' essay portion appears to be a significant sticking point.

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From @HigherEdDive Georgia’s public colleges can no longer require diversity, equity and inclusion statements in their hiring or training processes, continuing a conservative-led, nationwide push against the practice. ow.ly/mtOE50PHXPv

Georgia public colleges put end to required DEI statements in hiring

The 26-institution system also prohibited colleges from requiring diversity statements as part of employee training.

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The farm bill, a significant source of funding for land-grant universities, like LSU and SUBR, is up for reauthorization this year. Advocates hope congress will rectify funding inequities between white and Black land-grants. Via @lilah_burke @HigherEdDive highereddive.com/news/farm-b…

Can the farm bill help fix underfunding for HBCUs?

Lawmakers have until the end of September to reauthorize the spending package, which is a significant source of funding for land-grant universities. 

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California community college professors sue over classroom DEI policies highereddive.com/news/califo… via @HigherEdDive

California community college professors sue over classroom DEI policies

The lawsuit takes aim at documents that advise instructors to avoid inflicting “curricular trauma” on students and define merit as protecting White privilege.

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Yet while borrowing has increased, the earnings premium enjoyed by those with graduate degrees has remained the same over the past two decades, according to the Education Department’s analysis. highereddive.com/news/studen… via @HigherEdDive

Federal loans for graduate students on track to outpace those for undergraduates

A new report from the Education Department’s chief economist office looks at how the federal loan landscape is shifting.

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Two-thirds of colleges are adding online programs, survey finds highereddive.com/news/colleg… via @HigherEdDive

Two-thirds of colleges are adding online programs, survey finds

The annual CHLOE report tracks changing student demand for virtual education and how institutions are adapting their offerings in response. 

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How Georgia’s university system plans to add 11K in-state students highereddive.com/news/how-ge… via @HigherEdDive

How Georgia’s university system plans to add 11K in-state students

The University System of Georgia’s governing board this week approved a new strategic plan, which involves boosting enrollment and student outcomes.

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Ricardo Azziz@ricardoazziz1 Aug 2023
Merger Watch: Is government support for distressed #College and #university in #HigherEd a good thing? highereddive.com/news/lawmak… via @HigherEdDive

Is government support for distressed colleges a good thing?

Alabama lawmakers bailed out Birmingham-Southern College. Ricardo Azziz, principal at a higher ed consultancy, explores whether this type of move is wise.

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Since 2022, more than 20 #HBCU leadership spots have become available due to retirements or resignations. Check out this @HigherEdDive story for more: highereddive.com/news/hbcu-p… | cc: @FeleciaElana @tlstrayhorn @DoctorSFJ

Why are HBCU presidential departures surging?

Since 2022, more than 20 HBCU leadership spots have become available due to retirements, resignations or involuntary resignations, one expert said. 

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Deborah L. Floyd@faudrdeb26 Jul 2023
Cal State objects to 7 proposed four-year degrees at community colleges highereddive.com/news/cal-st… via @HigherEdDive

Cal State objects to 7 proposed four-year degrees at community colleges

The university system alleged the handful of bachelor's programs would be duplicative and would infringe on its current offerings.

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Good news from Michigan with the temporary lowering of the age requirement for the Michigan Reconnect free tuition program from 25 to 21. The program will reach 350,000 more residents. ⁦@HigherEdDive⁩ highereddive.com/news/350000…

Michigan free community college program to extend to 350,000 more residents

The state Legislature allocated $70 million to temporarily lower the age eligibility from 25 to 21 for fiscal year 2024.

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There's not one path that fits all, and nor all make the learning journey without breaks along the way. Here’s how the dual mission college model works highereddive.com/news/dual-m… via @HigherEdDive

Here’s how the dual mission college model works

Unlike most other colleges, dual mission institutions offer many kinds of programs, from short-term credentials to master’s programs. 

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Catholic colleges predict less oversight from their religious sponsors in future highereddive.com/news/cathol… via @HigherEdDive

Catholic colleges predict less oversight from their religious sponsors in future

A new AGB report dives into Catholic institutions’ governance. It also found a decline in religious figures as presidents.

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