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Why survey finds higher ed headed in wrong direction

By Matt Zalaznick

A majority of Americans express discontent with the priorities of colleges and universities, but not because of the recent coronavirus disruptions

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International students eager to return, but worry about safety

‘Naming and shaming’ not swaying students on tuition

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July 14, 2020

How universities and colleges are handling move-in days

Move-in can be a stressful experience for higher education students, especially those who are arriving on campus for the first time. That will be heightened this year when doors to residence halls and dorms are reopened in August and September.

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July 13, 2020

How can higher education respond to a perfect storm?

COVID-19 combines and exacerbates essentially every challenge higher education has known. Leaders must innovate and plan for the future or suffer a repeat of history.

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July 13, 2020

What U.S.-China trade war could cost U.S. colleges

The U.S.-China trade war in 2018 could stem the flow of international students, costing colleges and universities more than $1 billion in lost tuition revenue, a new study has found.

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July 10, 2020

Why colleges are launching virtual gap years

College and universities offer their own students and those from other institutions an online year to make up for limited travel and internship opportunities.

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July 08, 2020

Harvard and MIT sue over new international student rule

Harvard and MIT sue Trump administration over ICE rule that would deport international students if their colleges and universities offer only online learning.

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July 06, 2020

How to ace student services when reopening campus

Transform bureaucratic orientation, registration, financial aid, advising, counseling, accessibility, career center and other services so that they enable student goals and the academic mission rather than distract from them.

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