This week, Cornell announces its president’s retirement, admissions events face disruption, New York expands a tuition assistance program, presidents at UCLA, Michigan, and Yale prepare to testify before Congress, FAFSA outreach efforts continue, colleges aim to attract male students, and the University of Minnesota announces increased tuition.
Cornell University has announced that President Martha E. Pollack will retire on June 30, 2024, after seven years as president. Pollack will receive the title of president emerita in recognition of her leadership and legacy. Provost Michael I. Kotlikoff will serve for two years as interim president.
In light of ongoing protests, admissions offices are facing challenges to previously planned welcome events for newly admitted students, including campus tours and access to some university spaces.
New York State has announced a significant expansion to its Tuition Assistance Program, raising the maximum household income eligibility from $80,000 to $125,000. The change makes 48,000 additional students eligible for aid.
The presidents of the University of California, Los Angeles, the University of Michigan, and Yale University are scheduled to testify before Congress about their responses to anti-Semitism and anti-war protests on their campuses.
As part of a FAFSA outreach effort, the Department of Education has committed $50 million to assist with boosting completion rates.
According to the Department of Education, the number of male students enrolled in college has dropped nearly six percent over the past five years, putting the proportion of men in college at a record low of 41%. As a result, universities are seeking ways to actively recruit more male students and reverse the decline.
The University of Minnesota has announced budget cuts that will include faculty and staff reductions accompanied by an increase in tuition. Non-resident students at the Twin Cities campus will face a 5.5% raise in tuition.
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