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Columbia College Chicago Names Dr. Shantay N. Bolton as First Woman of Color President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Bolton comes to Columbia from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where she serves as executive vice president of administration and finance and chief business officer. At Georgia Tech, she managed a $3.1 The college cites Disney, Apple, Warner Brothers, NBC, and CBS as the top five creative employers of its alumni.

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Life support: How colleges are guiding students beyond campus life

University Business

To prepare students for a life outside of college, institutions are beginning to connect eager alumni with students to help show them the ropes of what it means to be the next version of themselves: adults. Time and time again, managing finances after graduation dominated the brainstorming sessions. ” says Crowley.

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2025 trends: What higher ed can learn from retail

University Business

Whether its paying tuition, managing housing, or accessing campus services, they demand the same seamless experience they get from brands like Target or Amazon. Colleges that provide clear, flexible financial optionslike budgeting tools, tuition payment plans and financial counselinghelp ease these burdens and build trust.

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College Finances: Not Only a First-Generation Struggle

Higher Ed Connects: Student Success Blogs

There are many stories to be told about students of color in college, and as I wrote in a column for Inside Higher Ed, finances are often the main issue for these students. So many uncles and cousins were alumni, but I wanted to do something different and go against the grain. by Terri E. There were times I felt alone, far from home.

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A small college needs $2.6M to survive. It's raised $178K

Confessions of a Community College Dean

3, Interim President Stockwell Day—a former Canadian minister of finance—noted that the college wasn’t close to hitting the $2.6 Since then, information has dripped out in twice-monthly community updates—held after the college’s regular Monday public readings of Scripture—and regular emails to alumni.

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Five Things University Leaders are Prioritizing This Year (And Two They Should Be)

EAB

During my listening tour, one senior finance leader shared that they have invested in several leadership interventions to help former faculty, now administrators build their strategic thinking muscles. We also provide more hands-on support through our newly launched Financial Performance Collaborative.

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Rising higher ed leaders tackle campus challenges in EAB’s fellowship

EAB

The topics covered included student success, budget models, change management, and more. Projects addressed topics such as program review, data strategy, budget models, enrollment growth, and more. The blog posts below are written by the participants to showcase their project and early outcomes.