Perhaps this won't come as a surprise to some higher ed leaders: Affordability is not quite as important as weather for students in applying to or choosing a college.
The University of Alabama has enjoyed widespread success under Stuart Bell, breaking records in in-state enrollment, second-year retention rates and fundraising.
Fewer young people are choosing college since the hype that a college degree was a great investment has been exposed as, shall we say, “misinformation.” Many colleges now find themselves in peril of going under.
As college enrollment decreases nationwide, liberal arts colleges need all the more reason to stick out from large universities. Study abroad is uniquely positioned to enhance their value proposition.
Also: One state university system found its next leader in a retired Air Force commander, and this HBCU's president will not be returning from a leave of absence.
Complete College America highlights need for digital transformation at HBCUs, calling for increased investment in technology and physical infrastructure to boost student success
The current Minnesota governor is no stranger to America's education system, having worked hands-on in classrooms and passed progressive policy measures in K12 and higher ed.
Admissions offices are slowly integrating generative AI into their tool boxes to manage ballooning application pools while also easing staff burnout and other workload issues.
