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This for-profit believes it’s being “targeted” by the government

University Business

The conflict between the federal government and GCU, one of the country’s largest Christian Universities in the nation, first began when it applied to be recognized as a non-profit to the Department of Education in 2019 to streamline its federal funding process. .”

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Iowa Wesleyan University announces closure

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: Iowa Wesleyan University is closing, citing rising costs, shifting enrollment trends, declining fundraising and the governor’s rejection of a proposal for federal COVID-19 relief funds. ” Outside observers have criticized IWU for placing blame on the governor’s office.

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2023 Higher Education Year in Review and 2024 Predictions: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 187 with Host Deborah Maue and Guest Dr. Drumm McNaughton

The Change Leader, Inc.

The federal government’s COVID assistance played a critical role in temporarily sustaining institutions, particularly smaller colleges, which otherwise faced the risk of closure. More hybrid and fully online models will emerge at colleges and universities. [00:06:39] You’re right. [00:06:11] 00:06:32] Deb: Right.