First-year persistence and retention hit decade high

Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Persistence rates among first-time students are the highest they have been in the past decade, according to a report released Thursday by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Of first-year students who enrolled in fall…

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‘Like climbing up Mount Everest’: Financial aid professionals describe a grueling FAFSA season

Listen to the article 11 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The past few months have been trying for Saint Louis University’s student financial aid office, which worked overtime trying to process and distribute financial aid packages to prospective students.  Like financial aid administrators across the country, employees…

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Debate Moderators Should Ask Both Candidates About Political Violence | Austin Sarat | Verdict

On June 24, The Washington Post published a report suggesting that “the nation is experiencing a lull in political unrest.” But the apparent good news dissipated quickly as the Post attributed the lull to the fact that “Trump’s supporters believe he will win the presidency.” The Post explained that “There’s little reason for pro-Trump extremist…

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Giving USA 2024 Annual Report: Actionable Insights

The latest Giving USA annual report is out, and it’s packed with insights that can supercharge your fundraising strategy.  What’s So Important About Giving USA 2024?  This report is known for its reliability and respect in the philanthropic world.  We like it because it offers a deep dive into charitable giving trends and giving statistics…

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