SS Higher Education Trends

Trump signs executive order targeting DEI policies at colleges

The directive escalates the crusade against diversity, equity and inclusion programs on campuses to the federal policy level.

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First-year student enrollment spiked 5.5% in fall 2024

The final data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center comes a week after the group retracted preliminary findings showing a decline.

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Albright College moves to borrow from endowment to stay afloat

The Pennsylvania nonprofit has also cut faculty, staff and programs as it tries to stem deficits and enrollment declines.

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Johns Hopkins, Caltech settle antitrust lawsuit for combined $35.3M

Friday's settlements, which are pending judicial approval, bring the total amount from 12 colleges to just under $319 million.

logo.png  By SS  Jan 22, 2025