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What can private institutions do about the middle-class squeeze?

University Business

Colby College in Maine has promised the Class of 2029 that middle-class students who enroll will find their private liberal arts degree more affordable than many in-state public institutions. ” Greene’s comments shed light on a more significant issue across higher education. Is aid a zero-sum game?

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Mapping the Legacy of RPI's First African American Woman Leader

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

There have been curriculum advances, increased scholarships, growth in undergraduate research and innovations in student life. Among her current commitments is serving as a member of The Nature Conservancy’s global board of directors, a position she will hold until 2029. During her 23 years at the helm, more than $1.25

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Become a Senior Scholar

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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS AND APPLICATIONS ACPA SENIOR SCHOLARS PROGRAM 2024–2029 ACPA implemented its Senior Scholars Program in 1984. ACPA Senior Scholars represent the best of engaged scholarship relevant to student affairs work in higher education. Scholars are senior members of the profession (i.e., 2024 in Chicago).

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How 2 of higher ed’s most challenging trends are causing pain this fall

University Business

As higher education enrollment dips, the proportion of state jobs requiring degrees remains the same: 70% of them will require a credential beyond a high school certificate in 2024 and 2029, according to the Union-Bulletin. Between 2010 and 2019, higher education enrollment dropped by almost 25%, according to News Center 1.

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