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Which Colleges Always Lose Money?

Robert Kelchen

Seventy-one private colleges never posted a loss during this period, and they are generally less-selective institutions such as Miles College in Alabama, Dordt University in Iowa, and the University of Northwestern in Minnesota (the better-known Northwestern in Illinois posted losses in three years when the stock market went down).

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llinois Community College Bachelor's Degree Bill Stalls Amid Equity Concerns

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Stuart, whose district includes Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, expressed specific concerns about how the proposed expansion might affect institutions that primarily serve minority students, such as Northeastern Illinois University and Chicago State University. "If

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California Bans Legacy Admissions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

California has banned legacy admissions, making it illegal for public and private universities in the state to consider an applicant’s relationship to alumni or donors when deciding whether to admit them. 1, 2025, is the nation’s fifth legacy admissions ban, but only the second that will apply to private colleges.

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Adler University Announces Tenure Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Chicago-based institution which provides master's and doctoral degrees, said that all full-time Adler faculty will have the opportunity to apply for tenure upon completing five years of service at the University and achieving the rank of associate professor.

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Robert K. Vischer Appointed President of The University of St. Thomas

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Rob is known as a highly effective relational leader with a strong dedication to the mission of the university and someone who puts the students at the center of every decision and action,” said Dr. Amy Goldman, vice chair of St. Thomas trajectory to become the undisputed premier private university in the Midwest.”

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Why It’s Imperative that Africa Study Abroad Opportunities Thrive

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

higher education institution or study abroad provider on the continent, the point is larger than the School for International Training , our nonprofit, accredited private university. Elizabeth Clay Roy At a time of growing rivalry in Africa between the U.S. and China , students are losing a front row seat to understand what’s at stake.

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New Partnership Aims to Diversify Medical Device Sales

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Mercy is the largest private institution in New York that also qualifies as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) with 44% of their student population identifying as Latinx. The institutions are combining their talents to create a 12-week certification course that will teach students how to use and sell medical devices.

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