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A clarion call to invest in historically Black colleges and universities

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Prior to the Civil War, the education of Black Americans was prohibited in most states and discouraged in others, leaving many Black communities without access to the educational resources to build quality lives, much less wealth. She responded, “Hmm, I am going to Boston University. Susan, you won’t be able to say that.”

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How Louisiana State University Online & Continuing Education Increased Enrollment with Salesforce

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Louisiana State University Online and Continuing Education (LSU Online) is a part of the LSU family of institutions, a group of accredited, top-tier universities leading the charge toward innovations in distance learning. LSU’s Continuing Education program has been helping students realize their potential since 1924.

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Colleges & Universities Choose Salesforce to Accelerate Advancement ROI

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As advancement leaders at higher education institutions consider their options in the age of COVID-19, they’re rethinking conventional wisdom by choosing Salesforce to build lifelong alumni and donor relationships. Morehouse University , the only historically Black liberal arts college in the U.S. Purdue Increases Productivity.

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Is the Higher Education Pipeline Shrinking or Just Taking a Nap?

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People have been choosing to have fewer children, and that decline has significant implications for educational institutions worldwide. The ongoing conversation about student debt and the value of a college credential exacerbates the issue for higher education institutions. How is the perceived value of a college degree changing?

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4 Global Higher Education Trends for 2022

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For example, looking at trends in the higher education sector, 23 out of 43 Australian universities have appointed a new vice chancellor in the last two years. So what does this opportunity mean for global university leaders? Below are for global trends to consider for 2022 and beyond. Business Model Innovation.

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A Guide to bbcon 2022 Virtual for Higher Education Professionals

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Higher education professionals from around the world are attending bbcon—Blackbaud’s Tech Conference for Good —October 17–18 to learn from thought leaders in education, fundraising, technology, and more. Cara Giacomini—Vice President of Data, Research, and Technology at the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).

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The University of Alabama at Birmingham: Transforming Student Journeys Through Salesforce

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The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is an internationally-renowned, public doctoral research university and academic health center dedicated to transforming the student experience. Accelerating Recruitment & Admissions Efforts.

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