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More Selective Colleges See Diversity Dip

Confessions of a Community College Dean

percent of the Class of 2027 to just 6 percent of this year’s incoming class. Vanderbilt University’s Class of 2028 was significantly less diverse than last year’s incoming class, with underrepresented students of color declining by nearly 10 percentage points, according to institutional data released Monday.

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DePauw University Receives $200 Million in Support of Strategic Plan

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DePauw University DePauw’s Bold and Gold 2027 strategic plan seeks to bolster the university around four principles: the liberal arts and sciences; the student experience; institutional equity; and responsible financial and operational management. higher ed institution.

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Tuition Hike Proposed in University of Maine System

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Our record reflects that, and just in the last three years, we have held tuition flat twice with the support of the state,” said UMS Chancellor Dannel Malloy, for whom the board also authorized a contract extension through June 30, 2027. “We

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Tennessee State University Planning to be First HBCU Sponsor for Ice Hockey Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The school aims to start competing at the club level in the American College Hockey Association (ACHA), but eventually wants to field men’s and women’s teams in ACHA Division 1 or Division 2 level in 2026-2027, according to TSU Athletic Director Dr. Mikki Allen.

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College Revives Standardized Test Requirement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The college adopted a test-optional policy for applicants to the Classes of 2025, 2026, and 2027 and a test-recommended policy for applicants to the Class of 2028 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Lee Coffin, the college’s vice president and dean of admissions and financial aid.

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Meharry Medical College and Nashville Metro Government Form Agreement to House Nashville General Hospital

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

each year thereafter, through the end of the lease in December 2027. The plan – pending Metro Council approval – involves the city paying Meharry $6.3 million in rent this year to house the hospital, with costs increasing by 2.5%

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Some colleges have an answer for students questioning the value of higher ed: work-based learning

University Business

By the time she walks across the stage at Drexel University’s commencement ceremony in 2027, Natelauri will have spent 11 years of her life—and a lot of money—on higher education, including seven years at the Community College of Philadelphia, working part-time toward an associate degree in business.