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DePauw University Receives $200 Million in Support of Strategic Plan

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

higher ed institution. DePauw University DePauw’s Bold and Gold 2027 strategic plan seeks to bolster the university around four principles: the liberal arts and sciences; the student experience; institutional equity; and responsible financial and operational management.

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College Revives Standardized Test Requirement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The college adopted a test-optional policy for applicants to the Classes of 2025, 2026, and 2027 and a test-recommended policy for applicants to the Class of 2028 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Lee Coffin, the college’s vice president and dean of admissions and financial aid.

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Higher fees for higher ed: How schools are combatting newly proposed tuition hikes

University Business

As a result of these economic shifts, most colleges are choosing to pump up their financial aid packages and scholarship programs to cushion the blow to students. Although the school’s financial aid packages have not yet been finalized, the school claims it will raise its financial aid package by 7%.