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New Clearinghouse Data Shows Freshman Enrollment Has, in Fact, Increased

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Undergraduate enrollment is almost 16 million, only 1% below 2019 levels. Dr. Richard Finger, vice president for enrollment management at Lehman College, a four-year institution in the City University of New York System, said over half the incoming first-year students are bringing in credits upon entry. and remain above 2019 level.

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How Being a Mother and Academic Helped Me Fix Higher Education’s Transfer Crisis

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Alvero When my daughter transferred to Queens College in Spring 2019, I could not have been more excited. Queens College is one of The City University of New Yorks 25 colleges. As the largest public urban university system in the nation, CUNY had a real opportunity to make a change.

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Legacy of Innovation and Equity, St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s Outgoing President Dr. Tuajuanda Jordan Reflects Tenure

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We did not at any point water down our standards and the rigor of the curriculum,” says Jordan. “As Jada Ward, a 2019 alumna and the only student member of the Commemoration Committee, says Jordan did a lot to support and amplify student voices. I hope that continues, and if you pay attention to the mission, it has to continue.”

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

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To earn the Seal of Excelencia a college or university must demonstrate an intentional, institutional focus on advancing Latino student success by aligning data and practice. Colleges and universities that have received the Seal of Excelencia enroll 17% of Latino students in the U.S. and graduate 19%.

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Boston College Names Father Jack Butler as 26th President

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Butler, who currently serves as the Haub Vice President for University Mission and Ministry, will succeed William P. Board Chair John Fish praised Butler as "a dynamic leader, proven bridgebuilder, and problem-solver who understands the University's strengths and aspirations." Leahy, S.J., when he steps down in summer 2026.

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Defining “Servingness” At Black-Serving Institutions

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Keith Curry T he enactment of California Senate Bill (SB) 1348 formally established the California Black-Serving Institutions (BSI) designation to recognize the State’s public community colleges and universities that enroll a student body that is 10 percent Black or enroll at least 1,500 Black students, among other criteria.

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American University Plans to Restructure Its School of Education

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A massive plan to restructure the School of Education (SOE) at American University, is facing fierce opposition from students, faculty and staff. Faculty and staff at the private university in Washington, D.C. Dr. Vicky Wilkins, interim provost at American University. Students and faculty, however, have expressed concerns.

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