Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 4, 2024

American higher education is called upon to serve a variety of purposes: advancement of knowledge, expansion of cultural appreciation, extending understanding of societal benefits and obligations, and preparing a diversity of students with the skills they need for a successful and rewarding life. Boggs By 2031, 72%of the jobs in the U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 19, 2025

Over half of Michigan students screen positive for anxiety or depression, with most lacking access to treatment. Even with increased financial aid, barriers like food insecurity, housing instability, and limited access to mental health services make the postsecondary journey far more challenging than it should be."

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 6, 2025

By 2031, 72% of all jobs in this country will require education and training beyond high school. Historically Black Colleges and Universities play a critical role in student success. Thats why we are building a national model for student success that centers our work around removing barriers and caring for our learners.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The federal government projects that more than 203,000 new registered nurse (RN) positions will be created each year from 2021 to 2031, according to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). Those barriers lead to a lack of access to quality education for our minority students and students from disadvantaged backgrounds.”

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

For example, career counseling, financial aid, and other support services may be unavailable via virtual appointment or only open during traditional business hours—making them difficult for working professionals, parents, and others to access. Organic social media can change that.

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EAB

JUNE 8, 2023

However, by 2031, only 30% of adult learners will be Millennials, while Gen Z will account for a full 60%. This success with a range of sources aligns with findings from our recent survey of graduate and adult learners, in which only 11% had first heard of their program via direct recruitment marketing. Ready to learn more?

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EAB

AUGUST 15, 2023

EAB estimates that by 2031, 60% of adult learners will be Gen Z (like my classmates and me). Additionally, promoting specific career outcomes (such as examples of graduates' employers and salaries) and including testimonials of alumni success stories can really help me picture the benefits of a graduate education.

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