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Admissions Counselor on the Mission of a Liberal Arts College

Great College Advice

Government and economics also were part of the mix, as were the general sciences. The so-called “land grant” universities were established by state governments (with federal participation) expressly for the purpose of providing educational programs that would propel the economic growth of the nation.

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Monumental Stairs: How Computational Design Guided Collaboration and Innovation at the U.S. Air Force Academy

Clark Nesxen

At the U nited States Air Force Academy (USAFA), the nearly 50,000-square-foot Madera Cyber Innovation Center (MCIC) is set to become a pivotal f acility , uniting military, academic, and industry expertise to shape the next generation of Air and Space Force officers in cyber-focused curricula, such as robotics and artificial intelligence.

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Is TikTok worth the risk? Dos and don’ts for enrollment teams

EAB

5 universities and colleges winning on TikTok A note on sidestepping bans: If your state, governing body, or institution has restricted the use of TikTok on campus or beyond, we wouldn’t recommend using TikTok as an advertising platform. The enrollment marketing consumer journey is very different from that of retail industries.

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Uncover Success: Top 5 Cities for Historical/Archival Research Internships

AIFS Abroad

Want to lay the groundwork for a successful career in the industry? There are many national collections, including government records, maps, folk stories, and personal letters that shed light on everything from medieval Ireland to the fight for independence. Explore AIFS Abroads top 5 cities for historical/archival internships!

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The Admissions Game

Higher Education Inquirer

Books that are not best sellers or readily available in public libraries. Higher Education Segregation and the Morrill (Land-Grant Colleges) Act In the 19th century, as the United States industrialized and urbanized, the concept of meritocracy began to take hold. In 1836, the first women's college, Wesleyan College , was founded.

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The Forces That Are Shaping the Future of Higher Education

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Between 1977 and 2019, in 2019 inflation-adjusted dollars, state and local government spending on higher education increased from $110 billion to $311 billion, according to the Urban Institute. How about industry credentials: Are these replacing traditional degrees? But what government gives, it can take away.

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New cybersecurity technology is ideal for education

University Business

Various industries face seasonal demands on their IT resources, with periods of intense activity followed by quieter times. And, for those that suffer a data breach, the fines and other penalties can be severe under such key regulations governing data protection in educational institutions, such as FERPA, HIPAA, GDPR and GLBA.