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Skills Trump GPA: Employers Seek Problem-Solving, Teamwork in New Grad Hires

Problem-solving abilities, teamwork experience, and communication skills are the top qualities recruiters look for when hiring recent college graduates, according to new research from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).

Recruitment & Retention

Study Reveals Key Factors Driving Student College Choice in 2025

A new study has identified the most influential factors shaping how students choose colleges, with academic program variety, campus safety, and student organizations emerging as the top three drivers of student attraction.

Diverse College

MCT Foundation Names Three Graduate Scholars to Study Student Mental Health Across Diverse Institutions

The Dr. Melvin C. Terrell Educational Foundation has selected three master's students from diverse institutions across the United States for its 2024-2025 MCT Scholars program.

Leadership & Policy

Biden Administration Cancels $4.5 Billion in Student Debt for Former Ashford University Students

The U.S. Department of Education announced a massive student loan discharge for borrowers who attended Ashford University.

Leadership & Policy

San Diego Foundation Commits $4M to Help Underserved Students Reach College

The San Diego Foundation (SDF) announced a $4 million commitment to support local high school students facing homelessness, in foster care, or learning English prepare for college success.

The Dr. Melvin C. Terrell (MCT) Educational Foundation, Inc. Awards Scholarships to Two Doctoral Students

The Dr. Melvin C. Terrell (MCT) Educational Foundation, Inc. has awarded doctoral students with its 2024 MCT Scholarship.

Jayla Moody Marshall

College Completion Rates Edging Upward

Dual enrollment and community colleges contribute to an increase in six-year completion rates.

Jorge Silva-Puras

New Report Highlights Hidden Costs and Privacy Risks of Digital Courseware for Higher Education Students

New report points out that weak privacy protections and vague institutional policies often force students to unknowingly trade personal data for required courseware.

Hiring Expected to Climb 7.3% for the College Class of 2025

A new survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) indicates that employers anticipate hiring 7.3% more graduates from the Class of 2025 than they did from the Class of 2024.

African-American

Report: Nation Still Has ‘Miles to Go’ to Increase Black Students’ Educational Opportunities

A new report by the Southern Education Foundation points out that many Black students across the nation still do not have access to equitable educational opportunities in early childhood, K-12, or higher education compared with other students.

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Webinar: Students Want Mental Health Reform

While most college students say it’s important to raise awareness about mental health, less than half plan to invest time in helping people talk openly about it.

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The #RealCollege Curriculum Masterclass Prepares Faculty and Staff to Holistically Support Student Needs

On Monday, October 28, Believe in Students is hosting a webinar to share insight on their newest masterclass addressing student success and rising college costs.

Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab

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