Students who enrolled in higher education in fall 2023 are persisting at the highest rates since 2020, even besting pre-pandemic levels in some cases.

As of August 2024, 39% of first-time bachelor's degree-seeking students were not completing their program within eight years. The reason: students don't see a clear path to completion.

Many institutions can be more strategic about how they pick successors to key leadership posts, says this executive talent search consultant.

For those of us who believe that diversity is wealth, the stakes are high in building a campus climate that promotes a culture of open dialogue and empathetic listening,