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The Degree Dividend: Is College Worth It?
Does college still deliver value? New data challenges common myths about ROI, debt, and career outcomes while revealing what’s really driving the debate.
July 7, 2026
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From Classroom to Career: Bridging Academic Programs and Workforce Outcomes with AI-Powered Career Intelligence
Explore how AI-powered career guidance can strengthen student outcomes, support workforce alignment, and deliver scalable, data-informed advising.
June 30, 2026
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Degrees of Trust: Public Perception of the Value of a Degree and Confidence in Higher Ed
A college degree remains a powerful path to economic mobility, but public confidence in higher education is far more complicated. Explore the growing gap between perceived value and institutional trust.
June 23, 2026
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The Course-Cost Trap: Why Averages Don’t Reflect the True Cost of Growth
Understanding course costs requires more than averages. Explore how incremental cost analysis can improve program planning, budgeting, and growth decisions.
June 4, 2026
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Why Your Next Best Freshman Class Might Be 65+
The “silver tsunami” may be higher education’s next big opportunity. Explore how aging demographics could reshape lifelong learning, workforce needs, and new program growth.
May 12, 2026
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Ghosting College?
Why are fewer students choosing college? Enrollment is falling despite steady populations, with sharp declines in male participation reshaping the future. What’s driving this shift, and what can institutions do next?
May 5, 2026
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Predictive Program Economics
Rethink program strategy with predictive economics that reveals true cost, margin, and growth opportunities—moving beyond averages to smarter, scenario-based decisions.
April 23, 2026
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The Chart That Scared Higher Education
Is the demographic cliff real or overstated? Updated data, clearer visuals, and overlooked student segments reveal a manageable headwind, not a collapse.
April 21, 2026
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The “Turbulent 20s”
The “demographic cliff” may not be what it seems. Unpack global data, myths, and market realities shaping enrollment fears in today’s higher ed landscape.
April 16, 2026