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Outgoing Arizona President to Be Paid Through 2026

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Outgoing University of Arizona president Robert Robbins is officially leaving his role next month but will continue to collect a paycheck through July 2026, The Arizona Daily Star reported.

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Report: Immigrants Can Help Reduce Labor Shortage, Community Colleges Can Help

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“[In health care], we know over 3 million workers are anticipated needed by 2026. “So, Community colleges could potentially serve as a valuable source for immigrants to access affordable postsecondary education, upskilling and reskilling opportunities, and workforce preparation, the report noted.

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Can Technology Help Community Colleges Avoid the Enrollment Cliff?

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

What awaits college and university leaders is the long-predicted enrollment cliff, the period around 2025 or 2026 when the effects of the Great Recession on this country’s birth rate will be realized as dramatically fewer high school seniors reach graduation.

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Bill to Consider Student Parent Finances Progresses in California State Legislature

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

If signed into law, the bill’s new data collection requirements would go into effect on or before the start of the 2026–27 academic year. Assemblymember Marc Berman California state legislators are considering a bill designed to ensure that students who are parents can get the most out of their student financial aid.

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Baby Boomers Turning 80: The Flip Side of the 2026 Enrollment Cliff (#medugrift)

Higher Education Inquirer

In 2026, the year we expect an enrollment cliff, the first Boomers will turn 80. However, unless there are dramatic cuts in the US healthcare system, K-12 education, and prisons, community colleges and non-flagship state universities are likely to face more austerity.

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What's happening with higher education enrollment? (Bryan Alexander with Doug Shapiro)

Higher Education Inquirer

Related links: College Meltdown 3.0 2022) State Universities and the College Meltdown (2022) "20-20": Many US States Have Seen Enrollment Drops of More Than 20 Percent (2022) US Department of Education Projects Increasing Higher Ed Enrollment From 2024-2030.

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Johns Hopkins Returns to Test Requirement

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Johns Hopkins University officials announced Friday that the university will once again require applicants to submit standardized test scores starting in fall 2026, phasing out the test-optional policy adopted in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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