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College Hiring Dips, But Most Employers Will Maintain or Increase Hiring

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In the business sector, finance, insurance, and real estate organizations are planning a 14.5% last year), utilities (0.3% The same is true for computer and electronics manufacturers as their planned increase for last year’s class (19.1%) has dropped to a decrease of almost 12% this year. increase last year. this year compared to -4.6%

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Choosing A College: Don’t Ignore The Cost

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Are there other family members who will also need to tap into the family’s finances in the future? Also, you know what your finances look like. Net Price Calculators can be found at a college’s website, and The College Board also provides an NPC for the hundreds of colleges that utilize its NPC tool.

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Black Men’s Mental Health Addressed During Black Men’s Research Institute Symposium

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He also addressed utilizing evidence-based issues like homelessness and systemic barriers for people without access to mental health physicalities, recognizing trauma as a public health issue, and reframing the language in mental health through early detection screenings and in-person community screening events.

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Investment in Math Education is Needed to Fuel the STEM Workforce

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Their presence in various sectors ranging from healthcare and education to finance and renewable energy, ensures a diversified economy capable of weathering fluctuations and challenges. When students see the utility of math in their lives and future careers, they may be more willing to engage and persist in their studies.

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Report Calls for Reforming Graduate School Debt and Data Collection

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Grad PLUS Loans are most often utilized by those from low-income and low-wealth backgrounds. So basically, they face inequalities in both senses—in financing their education and getting that return in the labor market.”

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A Black Scholar’s Journey in Shaping Study Abroad Programs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A lack of awareness and information, utility for future careers, and perceived unaffordability often stand in the way of students of color considering and pursuing study abroad opportunities. Students perceive that finances would be an obstacle to study abroad,” says Dabney. But you can’t be what you don't see, Dabney says.

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The Glass Cliff in Higher Education—Challenges Faced by Women University Presidents: Changing Higher Ed podcast 245 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Dr. Lori Varlotta

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Presidential Due Diligence: Steps candidates should take to assess institutional finances and culture before accepting positions. Crisis Communication: How to secure and utilize proper PR and communication support for presidents during transformational change.