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

Higher Education Inquirer

This week, Bryan Alexander ( Future Trends Forum ) spoke with Doug Shapiro , Vice President for Research and Executive Director of the Research Center at the National Student Clearinghouse to explore the latest college enrollment and analysis. Related links: College Meltdown 3.0 Related links: College Meltdown 3.0

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Can Technology Help Community Colleges Avoid the Enrollment Cliff?

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

A defining moment for higher education in this country lurks just around the corner. The supply of college-eligible students may never recover — at least not for the next two decades or until birth rates rebound to levels not seen since the turn of the century — so the stakes for how institutions respond could not be higher.

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Bill to Consider Student Parent Finances Progresses in California State Legislature

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AB 2458 would help student parents afford, enroll in, and successfully complete their higher education journey," said Berman. 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.

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Never Ending US Higher Ed Enrollment Decline

Higher Education Inquirer

US higher education enrollment has been declining slowly and consistently since 2011. The declines have been small enough for many people outside of higher education to miss this phenomenon. In 2026 and 2027 we expect a more significant drop: a result of declining fertility rates during the 2008-2009 recession.

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

Higher Education Inquirer

While COVID eliminated hundreds of thousands of older Americans from the dependency rolls, higher education experts have not expressed the profound effect that the Baby Boomers reaching their 80s will have on state budgets. In 2026, the year we expect an enrollment cliff, the first Boomers will turn 80.

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Generation Hope Offers National Certification to Recognize Student Parent Support Efforts

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Those recognized with it this year will be showcased as recipients through the 2025-2026 academic year, according to the website. Additionally, one institution will be awarded $25,000, and one nonprofit will get $15,000 award. The two awarded parties must put the funds towards advancing their respective student parent support efforts.