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Minnesota State board approves plan to redirect funding to struggling colleges
The measure is expected to send a projected $15 million to St. Cloud State University and Bemidji State University in fiscal 2027.
1 in 3 ACT test-takers retook the exam — and raised their scores
Some 1.46 million graduating high school students took the test at least once between 10th and 12th grade, the ACT company said Wednesday.
Hilton’s newer, younger college town brand gains momentum
Hilton’s Undergraduate brand offers developers a “much more scalable approach,” per a senior leader.
3 admissions experts on why they require — or nixed — supplemental essays
University leaders discussed application essay strategies in the AI era at the National Association for College Admission Counseling's annual conference.
Penn State looks to cut 47 undergraduate degrees
The public institution is moving to eliminate programs with low enrollment and fading student demand after a multiyear review of its offerings.
More students are ruling out colleges based on politics, poll finds
Art & Science Group found that the share of students who decided against a college based entirely on its home state’s politics rose to 34% this summer.
How 3 universities are approaching international student recruitment
Leaders shared tips on attracting foreign students and weathering policy tumult at the National Association for College Admission Counseling conference.
More PAs is only part of the answer to the healthcare workforce shortage
Elon University's Charlotte campus offers a model for connecting PA education and community health.
Week in review: International student policies in flux
We’re rounding up last week’s stories, from the latest college leadership changes to planned layoffs at Stockton University.
Trump administration investigates 9 universities over visa fraud claims
Many of the institutions named by Vice President JD Vance, including Stanford and Yale universities, said they comply with applicable visa laws.
Why women of color leave admissions work — and what institutions can do
Panelists discussed how to support this group and boost employee retention at the annual National Association for College Admission Counseling conference.
Judge tosses former Purdue diversity chief’s race bias and retaliation claims
The university was able to show legitimate, nondiscriminatory reasons for its sanction decisions against the plaintiff, the court found.
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