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Higher Education Faced Mounting Enrollment and Security Challenges in 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A new report from United Educators reveals that enrollment concerns reclaimed the top spot as the most pressing risk facing colleges and universities in 2024, with 71% of institutions identifying it as a major challenge. This represents an increase from 67% in the previous year. out of 7 respectively.

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Report: Parents of Prospective College Students Worry about Cost and Safety

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Its latest insight paper, “2024 Parent Survey: Understanding Top Parent Concerns in College Search, Insights and Recommendations for Enrollment Leaders,” presents data on parental responses as well as recommendations for how institutions can better serve the needs of prospective students and their families.

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DeSantis Allocates $10 Million for 'Facility Hardening Needs' at Four HBCUs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Ron DeSantis’s proposed 2024-2025 budget includes a designated $2.5 Additionally, the budget allocated $10 million for funding and “security and equipment upgrades” for Jewish Day schools in Florida. Yet, DeSantis’ proposed budget comes up short in addressing security needs of HBCUs, said Sen.

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What are colleges worried about most right now?

University Business

2024 shed insightful light on the top risks faced by colleges and universities, according to a new report from United Educators: “Top Risks Report: Insights for Higher Education.” Data security fell to second place, identified by 56% of institutions, down from 73% last year.

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Compton College Addresses Student Homelessness and Basic Needs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Its about the absence of opportunity, the absence of safety, the absence of stability, says Louden. Just last year, rapper Kendrick Lamar surprised 2024 Compton College graduating students as their graduation speaker. We wanted the amenities to be easy to get to, a combination of both indoor and outdoor spaces, and a sense of security.

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Watch for these 5 high-impact trends shaping higher education business in 2025

University Business

Some 16 nonprofit colleges and universities reportedly announced closures in 2024 , an increase from 14 last year, with most being small, private, tuition-dependent institutions that lacked substantial endowments. A 2024 report from National Center for the Study of Collective Bargaining in Higher Education and the Professions revealed a 7.5%

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Navigating the U.S. College Application Process as an International Student in 2024

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Today, in this guide, we’ll help you fully understand the college application in the US in 2024. Visa Application Right after admission, securing a student visa should become your top priority. Solution: To battle this dilemma, mix your choices with reach, safety and match schools. Ready then? Let’s go!