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Hiring Expected to Climb 7.3% for the College Class of 2025

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more graduates from the Class of 2025 than they did from the Class of 2024. NACE’s Job Outlook 2025 survey follows a full year of decreases in the hiring of new college graduates. Among employers responding to the Job Outlook 2025 survey, 27% are planning to increase their hiring this year, while 57.1%

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Class of 2025 Salary Projections Show Mixed Results Despite Strong Job Market

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The annual salary projection survey reveals an uneven landscape for the Class of 2025, with some disciplines seeing modest increases while others face declining salary offers. more graduates from the Class of 2025 compared to last year's class, according to Shawn VanDerziel, NACE's president and CEO. Employers plan to hire 7.3%

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AASCU Selects 26 Higher Education Leaders for 2025 Millennium Leadership Initiative Cohort

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The American Association of State Colleges and Universities has named 26 senior-level higher education professionals to participate in its 2025-2026 Millennium Leadership Initiative, as the premier leadership development program continues its mission to diversify college and university presidencies.

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Class of 2025 Faces Tighter Job Market Despite Stable Hiring Plans

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Nearly 90% of employers plan to maintain or increase hiring for the Class of 2025 graduates, but overall hiring projections have fallen sharply from earlier forecasts, according to a new report released today by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). The "Job Outlook 2025 Spring Update" found that while 24.6%

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UNCF Announces UNITE 2025 Summit, Offers Complimentary Registration to All HBCUs and PBIs

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UNCF will host its annual UNITE Summit July 20-24, 2025, in Atlanta, marking a historic first by offering five complimentary registrations to every historically Black Dr. Michael L. Lomax college and university (HBCU) and Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) nationwide.

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Study Reveals Key Factors Driving Student College Choice in 2025

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A comprehensive new study by education research firm EAB has identified the most influential factors shaping how students choose colleges, with academic program variety, campus safety, and student organizations emerging as the top three drivers of student attraction. The research, analyzing data from U.S.

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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Wins 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence

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In a testament to how community colleges can transform lives and regional economies, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College has been named the winner of the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation's most prestigious recognition for community colleges.