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Unlikely Enrollment Success Stories
Despite months of doomsaying for regional public universities, a number boasted surprisingly robust enrollment gains this fall. We took a closer look at six.
From Enrollment VP to Parent
Longtime enrollment professional Ryan J. Dougherty saw three disconnects and five surprising realities when he approached the college search as a parent.
A Messy Merger’s Unlikely Comeback
After a tumultuous launch, Vermont State University’s first-year enrollment grew 14 percent this fall. Is its recovery proof of concept for campus consolidation?
How Are Faculty, Staff and Students Really Using CUNY Transfer Explorer?
Ithaka S+R’s research highlights how a diverse group of users is using (or not) the credit mobility tool.
Our Comprehensive, Inconclusive Diversity Database
We compiled colleges’ first-year demographics in an interactive database to track how they changed after the affirmative action ban. Draw conclusions at your own risk.
California Enacts Sweeping Legacy Ban
The state became the second to prohibit legacy preferences at both public and private institutions. It’s the most consequential legacy legislation to date.
The Microcredential Generation
A fast-growing number of traditionally college-age students are bypassing degrees to pursue cheaper and faster alternative credentials. Why are so many choosing this path—and will the journey pay off?