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Finding the right match: Fundamentals of a successful merger

In an era defined by mounting financial pressure, the question is no longer if a merger or acquisition might be necessary, but what makes a deal successful.

These top 50 small colleges stand out for their accessibility

Forbes' Top 50 Small Colleges are known for their focus on undergraduate education and students' access to their professors.

These IT teams are riding an AI breakthrough to unlock student success

College and university leaders attending Ellucian Live are on the verge of using AI to transform the student digital experience. The biggest challenge: overhauling IT infrastructure.

How to turn recruitment promises into real results

When admissions and recruitment strategies work hand-in-hand with academics, the result is a thriving, engaged student community.

CIOs struggle to streamline personalized communications, hurting enrollment targets

85% of CIOs concerned with declining figures believe providing students with a top-notch digital experience is key to turning things around, according to a new trends report by Ocelot.

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.

4 ways financial aid partnerships can help you ride out the turbulent FAFSA season

FAS found that only about 25% of institutions are satisfied with existing financial aid services. Recent national developments will only exacerbate the problem.

Enrollment boomed post-pandemic at these schools. Here are 4 ways they will keep up.

Last year brought in the largest freshman class Bethune-Cooman had seen in more than 10 years and a 34% net tuition increase. With federal aid drying up in June, however, they intend to capitalize on an unexpected spark.

Adapting to criticism and college opt-outs, U.S. News teases its latest rankings

Utilizing publicly available data and leveraging its remaining resources, U.S. News lists Yale Law School as their top pick, despite the school leading the charge against the popular ranking website in November.

Leveraging data from educational events to optimize student experiences

Institutions need more efficient strategies to collect key student information and use that data to deliver a more optimized student experience. One often overlooked strategy? Educational events such as college fairs, kick-off weeks, campus tours and other activities.