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Going International
For many United States colleges and universities, increasing international student enrollment has become a strategic priority. Such students often pay full tuition, and amid state funding and other cutbacks, admissions offices are increasingly reaching across national borders in their recruiting campaigns. But that’s not the only reason to go international, writes Robin Matross Helms.
Institutions Honored With Presidential Award for Community Service
In honor of the upcoming Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, we wanted to highlight several of the many institutions who were chosen for the 2014 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. Honor Roll distinction is given to higher education institutions that sustain strong community service programs and promote the importance of campus community partnerships.
TAMUS and GMU Focus on Veterans’ Success
In commemoration of Veterans Day, we wanted to share with you two ACE member institutions that have initiated innovative programs and services to help student veterans succeed: The Texas A&M University System and George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia.
From Access to Graduation: Supporting Post-9/11 Undergraduate Student Veterans
Given the huge investment in veterans’ postsecondary education represented by the Post-9/11 GI Bill, one could argue that veterans who use this generous benefit are in a good position to enroll in college and ultimately earn a postsecondary certificate or degree. And some do. But for veterans who didn’t finish college, what were the barriers to their success?
Delaware Universities Waiving Fees During College Application Month
From now until Nov. 21 all of Delaware’s higher education institutions are waiving application fees as part of the state’s College Application Month Campaign. Delaware’s campaign is part of the American College Application Campaign® (ACAC), a national initiative that seeks to increase the number of first-generation and low-income students who pursue postsecondary education.