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Villanova and Rosemont Announce Merger, Smaller Catholic Institution to Be Absorbed by 2028

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The merger, which begins its first phase in 2027, will ultimately transform Rosemont College into "Villanova University, Rosemont Campus" by 2028. According to the announcement, Rosemont students who have not completed their degrees by 2028 will have "multiple options," including transferring to Villanova's College of Professional Studies.

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Ohio Wesleyan Graduate Makes $12 Million Commitment to Benefit First-Generation Students

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Thirty-eight percent of the Class of 2028 are first-generation college students. In addition to scholarship aid, Grissom’s estate gift will provide comprehensive support for first-generation students including room and board and other expenses such as laptops, transportation costs, and medical bills.

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Required to Study Abroad

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To note, the students in these semester-long programs are responsible for their flights and travel costs, but Goucher’s Office of Global Education takes such costs into account when divvying out scholarships, Hoose said in an email. The goal is to reach 15% by 2028, Devereaux said.

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Featured College: Misericordia University

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Misericordia is a test-optional college : Through the 2027-2028 year, all academic programs will continue test-blind admissions. Apply for the Student Research Group scholarship. Here are 5 scholarships you can apply to this month. The average high school GPA for Misericordia’s student body is 3.5. Is Misericordia Test Optional?