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Looking to target Gen Z students? Take some notes from your adult learner playbook

As savvy, digital native students gain more data on college prospects, their preferences are starting to mirror adult populations.

Harvard President Claudine Gay resigns

On the first day of the spring semester, Claudine Gay is stepping down as president of Harvard University following sustained backlash tripped by her Congressional hearing on student safety and antisemitism. 

2023 wrapped: The biggest trends in higher ed—and the most read stories

Reflecting some of the most significant developments in higher education in 2023, our readers at University Business gravitated toward topics reflecting issues most top-of-mind.

Here are 3 ways the international student landscape is changing

As the U.S. higher education fights to keep its revenue afloat, recruitment strategies by other countries to attract their own robust cohorts of international students pose a challenge.

How 1 dynamic sector is due for big gains thanks to changes to the Carnegie Classification

Dual-mission institutions has validated ACE's efforts revamping the Carnegie Classification to recognize dynamic institutions that promote equitable pathways and opportunities for upward economic mobility, say officials.

Do colleges consider legacy status in admissions? Here’s what the data says

The Supreme Court's dismantling of affirmative action earlier this year sent chills down the spines of higher education and K12 leaders alike over fears that students won't have equal access to college. New data from the U.S. Department of Education reveals just how widespread the practice was.

What does your future students’ AI use look like? ACT finds a forecast

Studying over 4,000 students in grades 10 to 12 this past summer, ACT discovered that 46% have used different AI tools. Of this cohort, nearly half (46%) have used it for school assignments.

These colleges are making new campuses with old parts—and growing along the way

Colleges and universities nationwide are purchasing shacked up buildings and transforming them to increase their academic offerings, student perks and enrollment prospects.

Is fear over antisemitism the latest blow to America’s confidence in higher ed?

A survey conducted last week by U.S. News & World Report and The Harris Poll found 58% of Americans believe that university leaders are failing students today.

Beating student hunger: 5 ways to overcome food insecurity on your campus

Establishing food pantries isn't the only strategy colleges can take to help its students facing food insecurity, an issue affecting up to 30% of college students today, according to a report from The Tennessee Higher Education Commission and the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation.

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