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Two men sit in a state legislative chamber, flanked by American flags
Two men sit in a state legislative chamber, flanked by American flags

No End to Wisconsin’s Higher Ed Budget Standoff

December 8, 2023

The UW system and Republican legislators have been at a budget impasse over DEI for six months. Leaders reached a deal to free up funding, but the Board of Regents voted it down, putting negotiations back at square one.

A blonde woman sitting at a panel
A blonde woman sitting at a panel
Four people stand behind a table with the words "the Evergreen State College" on a banner
Four people stand behind a table with the words "the Evergreen State College" on a banner

Teacher, Adviser, Researcher… Recruiter?

December 7, 2023

Plummeting enrollments at Evergreen State College put deep cuts on the table. When the faculty volunteered to help recruit new students, the tide began to turn.

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A football player in a red jersey and helmet throws a football across a field of other players as a crowd looks on

Seeking an Enrollment Hail Mary, Small Colleges Look to Athletics

December 4, 2023

As enrollment challenges compound for small liberal arts colleges, some are betting big on new athletics programs, hoping they’ll result in new tuition revenue.

A woman in a cap and gown going up the stairs
A woman in a cap and gown going up the stairs

College Completion Rates Remain Stagnant

November 30, 2023

After years of incremental but steady growth, six-year completion rates have been at a standstill since 2020. Is pandemic hangover to blame, or something bigger?