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The Ohio State University President Kristina Johnson: Funding and Sustaining a No-Loan Approach to Increase Affordability

President Kristina Johnson highlights how she has been able to get the first debt-free program at scale for a public institution off the ground, ensuring affordability for all Ohio State students.
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Knox College President Andy McGadney: Introducing Price Transparency through a Pilot Promise Program

President Andy McGadney shares more about one of his early, signature initiatives to increase the affordability of a Knox education and attract more in-state students.
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Centre College Bolsters First-Generation Student Success Through Cohort Scholarship Programs

Through initiatives like the Grissom Scholarship Program, Centre College has become a nationally recognized leader in supporting first-generation students.
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Hope College President Matt Scogin: A “Pay-It-Forward” Model for Funding Higher Education

President Matt Scogin provides an in-depth look at Hope Forward, a pay-it-forward approach to funding higher education.
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How to Be a Cornerman for Community College Transfer Students

Amherst College's associate dean of admission offers insights from a 10+ year focus on expanding the community college transfer pipeline.
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Incorporating Equity into Fall Reopening Plans

Earlier this summer, Ithaka S+R began aggregating colleges’ plans for re-opening campuses in Fall 2020...
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Engaging and Supporting Prospective Students

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the typical college admissions experience.
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COVID-19: Incorporating the Student Perspective into Institutional Decision-Making

Over the past month, higher education has faced unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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