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Change is an opportunity. Amid deepening pressures, universities must seize it

University Business

For many private universities and flagship state systems facing pressure to thrive, the central question is how to establish change as an opportunity instead of a hazard. Our actions can leave no doubt: While all universities need business-like functions for survival, they cannot operate solely as businesses.

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This Alabama university is suing a state official after it was denied a lifeline

University Business

Birmingham-Southern College is suing the state treasurer after denying it a loan program that lawmakers promised would help save the university from going under, according to a lawsuit filed yesterday. While Alabama institutions are not guaranteed the loan, university officials stated they were well within its qualifications.

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Adler University Announces Tenure Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Chicago-based institution which provides master's and doctoral degrees, said that all full-time Adler faculty will have the opportunity to apply for tenure upon completing five years of service at the University and achieving the rank of associate professor.

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Adjusting for societal impact, this college ranking features 7 public schools in its top 20

University Business

Washington Monthly’s 2023 National University Rankings analyzed over 1,500 higher education institutions registered with the U.S. Washington Monthly’s university rankings are distinguished for holding public universities in such high regard to prestigious private universities; seven colleges in this top 20 are state institutions.

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New Partnership Aims to Diversify Medical Device Sales

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Mercy is the largest private institution in New York that also qualifies as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) with 44% of their student population identifying as Latinx. The institutions are combining their talents to create a 12-week certification course that will teach students how to use and sell medical devices.

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How University of Denver Strengthened its Strategy with an Improved Value Proposition

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How University of Denver Strengthened its Strategy with an Improved Value Proposition University of Denver's partnership with EAB's Strategic Advisory Services About The University of Denver (DU) is a private research university in Denver, Colorado.

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Robert K. Vischer Appointed President of The University of St. Thomas

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Rob is known as a highly effective relational leader with a strong dedication to the mission of the university and someone who puts the students at the center of every decision and action,” said Dr. Amy Goldman, vice chair of St. Thomas trajectory to become the undisputed premier private university in the Midwest.”