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11 hours ago · How 4 of Trump’s policy actions could impact higher education in 2025 The new administration has undertaken a flurry of executive actions during its first two weeks that could bring major changes to the sector.

11 hours ago · The projected decline in high school graduates between this year and 2041, according to a recent forecast from the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education. We broke down their projections into five charts to get more …

3 days ago · 5 higher education lawsuits to watch in 2025 From Biden-era policies under fire to an antitrust suit against academic publishers, 2025 could see major legal waves.

Jan 9, 2025 · 6 higher education trends to watch in 2025 College leaders will likely grapple with budgetary strains, federal policy shifts and continued enrollment challenges in the year ahead.

5 days ago · Polarization is battering campuses. Here is how college leaders are fighting back. College presidents discussed strategies for constructive debate at the American Association of Colleges and Universities′ annual conference.

Jan 18, 2025 · Common App data shows 5% jump in first-year college applicants Applicants from low-income and underrepresented backgrounds continued to outpace their peers during the 2024-25 cycle, the company found.

Jan 3, 2025 · We’re rounding up our top stories of the week, from the colleges pivoting to artificial intelligence to the death of an influential education policymaker.

Dec 16, 2024 · As AI applications continue to evolve within higher education, understanding their impact on the educational ecosystem is essential for prioritizing the student experience and driving institutional success. Ellucian’s 2nd Annual AI in Higher Education Survey explores the perceptions, applications, and opportunities surrounding AI-infused technologies among higher education administrators ...

Jul 31, 2024 · P3•EDU today released the results of a 2024 survey finding university leaders continue to see public-private partnerships growing on their campuses. The nationwide survey, conducted by The Chronicle of Higher Education and P3•EDU, polled 376 university leaders and found the following: 74% of university leaders see public-private partnerships growing at their institutions (compared to 75% ...