Navigating uncertainty: What international enrollment looks like today
When international students arrive, they should find campuses a place of welcome, not ambiguity
Right now, U.S. higher education leaders are holding their breath. Will international students make it to campus? The 2023–24 academic year closed on a record note–with more than 1.1 million international students enrolled and contributing more than $50 billion to our economy.
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Future proof your career: Human-centered majors in the AI era
Walk into any classroom or workplace today, and the topic of AI comes up quickly. Some are energized by the possibilities. Others are worried about what might be lost. Most of us feel both.
WGU aims to help students, alumni highlight career-ready skills
More than 588,000 students and alumni at Western Governors University now have access to a powerful new tool to help them navigate and shape their career journeys: the WGU Achievement Wallet.
Democracy’s future and the fate of higher education
Since the founding of the United States, democracy and higher education have been deeply intertwined. The early architects of the republic recognized that democracy requires an educated citizenry capable of informed participation.
Using AI and predictive analytics to safeguard student success
Colleges and universities are navigating an increasingly complex landscape. Rising rates of anxiety, depression, and burnout are colliding with growing concerns about physical safety.
The false hope of skills-based hiring
Skills-based hiring is often floated as the big answer to the shortage of talent for open job postings and the on-ramp into meaningful careers for those without degrees.
Higher education enrollments continue to grow
According to the newly released Higher Education Insights Report from higher education marketing and research firm Validated Insights, higher education enrollments continue to grow–up more than 3 percent over 2024.
Access to four-year colleges that effectively serve low-income students is uneven across U.S.
A new study finds that four-year colleges and universities that both enroll and graduate low-income students at high rates–termed “Equity Engines” by the author–are unevenly distributed across the United States.
Back to campus: Addressing students’ mental health challenges
As students return to college this fall, mental health remains a top priority. From anxiety and depression to sleep deprivation and financial stress, institutions are responding with innovative resources to better support student well-being.
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From Fire TV to Signage Stick: University of Utah’s Digital Signage Evolution
The University of Utah, established in 1850, is the state’s flagship institution of higher education. Located in Salt Lake City, it serves over 34,000 students across 17 colleges and schools.