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Steve Helber / AP The Future of College Looks Like the Future of Retail
Similar to e-commerce firms, online-degree programs are beginning to incorporate elements of an older-school, brick-and-mortar model.
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Corey Brickley The Third Education Revolution
Schools are moving toward a model of continuous, lifelong learning in order to meet the needs of today’s economy.
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The False Promises of Worker Retraining
Despite assurances from policymakers that retraining is the key to success, such programs have consistently failed to equip workers with the preparation they need to secure jobs.
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Lucy Nicholson / Reuters Why Universities Are Phasing Out Luxury Dorms
In recent decades higher-education institutions have tried to lure students with extravagant amenities, but some are finding that these attempts can actually threaten enrollment and retention.
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Kevin Rivoli / AP What Is the Future of College Marketing?
The “typical” American college student is changing. Is Big Data equipped to keep up?
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James A. Finley / AP How Colleges Use Big Data to Target the Students They Want
By tracking prospective pupils’ digital footprints, schools can make calculated decisions about their admissions outreach—for a price.
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Mark Peterson / Getty Colleges' Endless Pursuit of Students
With increasingly sophisticated data, universities are constantly courting prospective attendees.
