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Law School's Enrollment Crisis? Looking Past the Headlines

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In 2024 there were 40 law schools whose lowest quartile LSAT score is below 150, putting students at high risk, very high risk, or extreme risk of attrition or bar failure. At the same time, national legal organizations have expressed cautious optimism.

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Federal Funding Cuts Devastate Academic Public Health Programs

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billion in extramural research funding in fiscal year 2024, ground operations to a halt as peer review meetings were canceled and grant cycles delayed or terminated. In fiscal year 2024, NIH grants alone supported over 400,000 jobs nationwide. The National Institutes of Health, which awarded $36.94

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On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World

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His dedication to the work would eventually increase student placement rate for Xavier by 50%, building a pipeline to both Ivy League institutions and regional or local graduate schools. now retired, is a fellow Xavier alum who spent 21 years working at Xavier in the office of Graduate Placement. Dr. Dereck J. Rovaris, Sr.,

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AccessLex Provides Update to Legal Education Data Deck in New Release

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In 2024, White applicants received offers of admission at nearly twice the rate of their Black counterparts, with 79% of white applicants receiving at least one acceptance compared to just 45% of Black applicants. While women comprised 57% of all law school applicants in 2024, they accounted for only 56% of admitted students.

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Judge Orders North Idaho College to Reinstate NIC President Placed on Leave Without Cause

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But nothing in his contract indicates that he would be just an interim placement, the court found. 30, 2024, unless terminated and does not mention the possibility of Swayne being reinstated. The board is expected to respond to the court order Monday evening at a special board meeting. His contract runs at least until Jun.

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Holy Family University to Help Undergrads Return and Obtain Credentials with $1.3 Million Grant

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Participants will also receive tuition assistance, mentorship, tutorial services, technology resources, networking opportunities, and job placement assistance. 1, 2021, or later; have a GPA of 2.0 or higher upon exit; and be able to complete a degree or certification by Jun. FAFSA completion may be required.

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Report: Parents of Prospective College Students Worry about Cost and Safety

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Its latest insight paper, “2024 Parent Survey: Understanding Top Parent Concerns in College Search, Insights and Recommendations for Enrollment Leaders,” presents data on parental responses as well as recommendations for how institutions can better serve the needs of prospective students and their families.

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