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Q&A: UNCF's Ed Smith-Lewis on the UNITE Convening and HBCU Transformation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It brings together presidents, provosts, faculty, funders, policymakers, and industry leaders to address big questions facing HBCUs. We focus on promising practices on internships, mentorships, industry partnerships, and how to think about a robust student experience. The third pillar is economic mobility. But then we had a snag.

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The Changing Face of Higher Ed Part 4: Student Issues

The Change Leader, Inc.

In his research, Carleton College economics professor Nathan Grawe argues that the financial crisis of 2008 will lead to a major tsunami for higher education in 2026. He points to a birth dearth that coincided with the economic meltdown which will result in a 15-percent decrease in traditional college-age students in 2026.