Residential college and university campuses across New England abruptly closed their doors last month during the COVID-19 outbreak, and while some schools were in session and students were asked to… Read more »
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Preparing for Another Recession?
NEBHE convenes leaders on the economy and the future of higher education … Times are already complex for higher education. In Massachusetts, 18 higher education institutions (HEIs) have closed or… Read more »
IT Apprenticeship Programs: Building the Last Mile in Tech Education
Unemployment for college graduates is at its lowest point in over a decade at just 2.1%, compared with 3.7% for those with a high school diploma, according to October 2019… Read more »
Mary Grant to Leave EMK Institute
Comings and Goings … The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate announced that Mary K. Grant will step down as its president and CEO and return to… Read more »
(Re-)Engaging the Adult Learner in New England: Five Takeaways from NEBHE Legislative Advisory Committee Meeting
The population of students pursuing postsecondary education in New England is not what it used to be. Fewer individuals fit the traditional profile of the 18- to 24-year old student… Read more »
Two NH Community College Leaders Stepping Down
Coming and Goings … Pelema I. Morrice stepped down as president of Great Bay Community College in New Hampshire after one year in the position. Community College System of NH… Read more »
To Prepare Nimble Thinkers … A NEJHE Q&A with Michelle Weise
“The world will need more agile and resilient thinkers with a serious handle on various technologies and digital literacies.” Michelle Weise is senior vice president for workforce strategies and chief…
Besides Enriching New England Life, International Students Help Bolster College Enrollments and Local Economies
New England faces a concerning dip in its higher education enrollment, due in significant part to declines in the region’s birth and high school graduation rates that are both projected… Read more »
Career Coaching and Connecting: Improving the Talent Pipeline from New England Colleges to New England Employment
New England colleges and universities are often presented as a source of economic advantage in the New England states for providing a strong talent pool for regional employers. Yet, many… Read more »
Celebrating International Education While Closing Minds and Borders?
In 2018, like in the past 17 years, the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education have designated one week in the fall “to celebrate the benefits… Read more »