The Guardian - Higher Education

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

Sulav Khadka was interrogated and held in custody despite providing proof of his place and finances An international student who flew to the UK to take up a university scholarship was detained at the border and held in custody for 12 days after being unable to answer detailed questions about his course. Sulav Khadka said he felt as though he had been “treated like a criminal” by Border Force officers who accused him of being a fake student after he landed at Manchester airport in October.

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Economics and Change in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

Less than half of students whose colleges close end up reenrolling in another institution, and only about one-third of that group go on to earn a credential, according to a new analysis from two higher education organizations. The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center teamed up with the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association to examine how students fare after their colleges close — especially when they do so without warning.

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Economics and Change in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

The University of Maine System is facing a $5 million budget deficit because of lower-than-anticipated enrollment and residence hall occupancy at schools across the system. Lower enrollment leaves University of Maine System with a $5 million budget gap. Schools are making plans to dig into reserves and remaining federal COVID relief funds, keep vacant teaching positions open, limit travel and other expenses and boost marketing campaigns.

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