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Legacy Admissions Hit Historic Low as More States Ban Practice at U.S. Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Legacy preferences in college admissions have plummeted to their lowest recorded level, with just 24% of four-year colleges still considering family alumni status in admissions decisions, according to a comprehensive new report from Education Reform Now. In 24 states, no public colleges provide legacy preferences at all.

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Fundraising During Uncertain Times: What Not to Do

EAB

Blogs Fundraising During Uncertain Times: What Not to Do The first two decades of the 21st century have already witnessed several major disruptions with significant economic impacts, from three recessions to the pandemic to today’s hiring crisis.

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Dougherty Family College’s Investment in Student Success Pays Off

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Students from underrepresented backgrounds face considerable barriers when it comes to completing a community college program. But Dougherty Family College (DFC), a two-year associate degree program at the University of St. I spend a lot of time fundraising. There’s a heavy lift in terms of philanthropy,” said Smith. “I

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Fostering Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Charles Alexander is shown with Kiet Lam, president of the AAP alumni network. Salcedo is the director of the Center for Community College Partnerships at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). As AAP builds its high school partnerships, it looks to high schools with low rates of college enrollment.

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Why AI usage is now soaring among higher ed employees

University Business

As we continue to integrate AI into our systems, it’s important to remember that these technologies are tools to enhance, not replace, the critical human elements of education,” said a community college IT professional. Concerns abound Data security and bias aren’t new concerns surrounding AI use.

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Donations to higher ed had biggest boost in 20 years

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Sixty-one percent of charitable donations to higher ed came from organizations, 22 percent came from alumni and 16 percent came from individuals who were not alumni. philanthropic activity in line with the international community by, among other things, separately tracking new funds committed by donors in addition to funds received.

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President moves: This Florida university has finally selected its next leader

University Business

He will assume the role in summer 2026 once Boston College’s current president, William Leahy, steps down. The Catholic Benedictine university credited him for helping increase student retention rates, exceed annual fundraising goals and strengthen new and returning student enrollment. Fike – Golden Gate University (Calif.)

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