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Most popular stories: Here is UB’s top 10 for 2024

University Business

Whether it was news of a recent college closure or a forecast of the severity of the demographic cliff, the most popular stories of 2024 centered on the changing makeup of higher education institutions. These campuses harmonize design and education, creating visually captivating and inspiring environments. Read the story.

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What can private institutions do about the middle-class squeeze?

University Business

Colby College in Maine has promised the Class of 2029 that middle-class students who enroll will find their private liberal arts degree more affordable than many in-state public institutions. ” Greene’s comments shed light on a more significant issue across higher education.

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How 2 of higher ed’s most challenging trends are causing pain this fall

University Business

While every college and university has unique challenges, broad trends inevitably develop, forcing higher education leaders to deal with their implications collectively. Two macro trends nationwide seem no more consequential than continuing political interference in higher education practices and downward trending enrollment.

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Biden’s proposed $90B Education Department budget features tuition-free community college - Jeremy Bauer-Wolf, Higher Ed Dive

Ray Schroeder

While the budget proposal has virtually no chance of passing Congress as drafted, it signals the White House’s priorities on postsecondary education and beyond. The budget would boost the 2024-2025 maximum Pell award to $8,215.

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Pell Grant to increase by $500

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The bill boosts funding levels for a range of federal higher education programs, including $137 million more for historically underresourced institutions. “This is not a budget in which they were doing extraordinary things,” said Jon Fansmith, assistant vice president for government relations at the American Council on Education.

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Biden seeks Pell increase, renews calls for free community college

Confessions of a Community College Dean

1, would help build a higher education system that grows the middle class, drives the economy forward and prepares students for highly skilled jobs. Officials say they are committing to doubling the maximum award by 2029. The administration also is renewing calls for free community college with a $90 billion proposal over 10 years.