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Editorial: Budget woes could swamp top-heavy UMass ship - Boston Herald

Economics and Change in Higher Education

The university system, Meehan said, is sailing into some “very strong headwinds,” with lower birth rates affecting enrolment, more competition for students, and people questioning whether a college degree is worth the money. The USS UMass, however, is in danger of running aground even in calm waters, thanks to its overloaded cargo hold.

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Australian universities to offer ‘microcredentials’ in key areas to address skills crisis

The Guardian - Higher Education

The 28 short courses are designed to provide qualifications to up to 4000 students by 2026 Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast Australian universities will offer almost 30 short courses in the key areas of IT, engineering, science, health and education in an attempt to curtail Australia’s skilled worker shortage.

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NU president calls for structural changes and tuition hike to address budget shortfall - Andrew Ozaki, KETV

Economics and Change in Higher Education

University of Nebraska President Ted Carter Jr. said the University is at a pivotal moment. He told NU Board of Regents during a special meeting the University is facing a $80 million shortfall over the next two years. "The long-term budget and operating model, from where I sit right now, is unsustainable," Carter said. It was a tough talk from NU's top gun.

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