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Paul Quinn College to Create an Innovative Housing Model and a Mixed-Use Community

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In 2010, In 2010, the college converted its football field into a farm. We believe this project will have a profound impact on student success and well-being, empowering them to focus on their education and future.” The farm serves as a learning tool for students and donates 15% of the produce.

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Olin College President Steps Down Amid Financial Strain, Latest in String of Higher Ed Leadership Exits

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Once known for its innovative tuition-free model, Olin College began scaling back its generous financial aid programs in 2010. The engineering college, founded in 1997, has struggled with operating deficits for over a decade. By 2026, merit scholarships will be reduced to $10,000 annually, a move aimed at ensuring long-term sustainability.

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College Student Health Coverage Improves but Disparities Persist, GAO Finds

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The Government Accountability Office (GAO) report found that overall health coverage rates among undergraduate and graduate students aged 18-64 increased from an estimated 81% in 2010 to 92% in 2022, following the enactment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). Despite this improvement, approximately 1.6

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Report: Housing Crisis Threatens Student Parents' College Dreams

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Generation Hope, founded in 2010, has served 435 teen parents in college and celebrated nearly 200 degrees. However, those who start college but don't complete their degree due to challenges like housing insecurity see a much lower return of just $3.31 per dollar invested.

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Morgan State University Launches Task Force to Combat Declining Black Male Enrollment

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Recent data from the American Institute for Boys and Men reveals a stark reality: HBCUs have experienced a 25% decrease in Black male enrollment since 2010, surpassing the 22% decline observed across all U.S. higher education institutions.

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College Completion Rates Edging Upward

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It was a 30-percentage point gap in the 2010 cohort between the highest income students and the lowest. A positive note is that students in the lowest income quintiles had the largest increase in completion. There has been some progress in narrowing these gaps over time,” said Shapiro. “It It’s now a 27.6-point point gap in 2018.

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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Wins 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence

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Since its creation in 2010, the Aspen Prize has recognized community colleges that demonstrate outstanding performance in student learning, certificate and degree completion, transfer and bachelor's attainment, and employment and earnings after graduationwith special attention to equity across all outcome areas.