HigherEd

International students infuse tens of millions of dollars into local economies across the US. What happens if they stay home?
International students infuse tens of millions of dollars into local economies across the US. What happens if they stay home? International students bring significant economic benefits to local communities across the US, with a total impact estimated at $44 billion annually. The average international student brings in around $29,000 per year, which translates into American […]
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Higher Ed Institutions Rely Less on OPMs While Increasingly Hiring Fee-For-Service Models
Higher Ed Institutions Rely Less on OPMs While Increasingly Hiring Fee-For-Service Models Higher education institutions have reduced their reliance on external online program management (OPM) companies, with only 81 new partnerships launched in 2024, a 42% drop from previous years. The shift away from OPMs is driven by institutions increasingly adopting fee-for-service models, which offer […]
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Harvard University Rejects Trump Administration’s Demands
Harvard University Rejects Trump Administration’s Demands Harvard University has rejected a list of demands from the Trump Administration, which included changes to its governance, hiring practices, and admissions procedures, in an effort to combat antisemitism on campus. The university’s president, Alan Garber, stated that Harvard will not surrender its independence or relinquish its constitutional rights, […]
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A Quarter of ChatGPT Messages From College Students Relate to Learning
A Quarter of ChatGPT Messages From College Students Relate to Learning One-third of college-aged young adults in the US use ChatGPT, with a quarter of their messages relating to learning. Only one in four universities and colleges provide AI training, despite three in four students wanting it. State-by-state differences in student AI adoption could create […]
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