SS Higher Education Trends

Webster University touts financial turnaround

A year and a half ago, the private Missouri institution’s sustainability was in doubt. But enrollment increases have led to steep improvements in its finances.

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Florida bill would block undocumented students from selective public colleges

The proposal comes the day after Gov. Ron DeSantis called for a special legislative session focused on implementing tougher immigration policies.

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Federal judge dismisses lawsuit challenging McNair program’s race-based criteria

The Trump appointee said the plaintiffs didn’t have standing to sue, though he left room for them to refile their complaint. 

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University of the Arts unloads 2 buildings for $10.3M in auctions

The nonprofit Curtis Institute of Music beat out a local real estate developer and Temple University for one of the shuttered arts college’s iconic buildings.

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