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Boston College Names Father Jack Butler as 26th President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

when he steps down in summer 2026. The institution boasts an endowment of $4 billion and an alumni network exceeding 200,000 worldwide. Butler will spend the coming year preparing for the presidency, working to ensure a smooth transition when he assumes office in 2026. "Jack" Butler, S.J. premier Jesuit institutions.

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Opposition Against Northwestern Stadium Renovation Grows Amid Hazing Scandal Fallout

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Amid a hazing scandal and the subsequent firing of Northwestern University football coach Pat Fitzgerald , some faculty, alumni, and investors are pushing back against the school’s plans for a $800 million renovation of its football stadium, CBS reported. But calls to delay are increasing.

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Yale Law School Launchpad Scholars Program

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The program culminates in a weeklong residential program featuring application workshops, opportunities to engage with Yale Law School faculty and alumni, and visits to legal employers. The Launchpad Scholars Program is designed for anyone who plans to apply to law school in the fall of 2026, with the goal of enrolling in the fall of 2027.

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How to Write an Email to College Admissions Counselors

Great College Advice

You could start by saying something along the lines of, “My name is Mark Montgomery and I am applying to Colorado College in fall 2026.”

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Four ways for career centers to engage students

Confessions of a Community College Dean

One approach: at the College of William & Mary, career development is a key portion of the institution’s strategic plan, Vision 2026 , and its office of Career Development and Professional Engagement has promoted experiential learning through scholarships and its campus partners.

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3rd annual institute-wide Career Exploration Series reaches 1,800+ 

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The series is a collaboration between DLCIs, employers, graduate/professional school representatives, and alumni to help all students learn about different options available to them after MIT. Infographic of Career Exploration Series outcomes designed by the 2023-24 Career Exploration Leader An An Chiang, Class of 2026

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5 Ways to Yield Black Students

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What We Know In 2026, the number of high school graduates will reach their peak resulting in an “enrollment cliff.” Find, engage, and support your Black alumni network and tell their authentic stories. Next, prepare yourself to participate in a public conversation about advancing future Black lives in this country.

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