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Trump Takes Aim at DEI in Higher Ed
The executive order doesn’t have an immediate impact on DEI programs at colleges and universities, but experts worry about a chilling effect.
A Stunning Enrollment Surge
Total enrollment surpassed pre-pandemic levels for the first time and first-year enrollment grew 5.5 percent. It’s a shocking finding after last year’s enrollment pessimism—and a complete reversal from an erroneous earlier report.
Community Colleges Join Forces to Expand Access to AI Training
Colleges with wealthier students are more likely to offer courses that incorporate cutting-edge knowledge. As employer demand for AI skills soars, a group of community colleges wants to “make sure the masses don’t get left out of the AI revolution.”
Dual Leadership Controversies Plague Seton Hall
Seton Hall’s current president allegedly failed to report sexual abuse. The university is also embroiled in an acrimonious lawsuit with a former president.
Report: Supporting Housing-Insecure Student Parents
Parenting students face greater levels of homelessness compared to their peers without dependents, which can impede their completion.