What happened in Missoula, Brown University redirects Sackler money, 'microscholarships' and student behavior, and more.
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Enrollment
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By Dan Bauman and Sarah Brown

Undergraduate enrollment has declined by more than 40 percent since 2011. And it’s not only because of a high-profile sexual-assault scandal. (PREMIUM)

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Backgrounder
By Bill Conley

Students aren’t showing up. And it’s only going to get worse.   (PREMIUM)

Tainted Gifts
By Nell Gluckman

Brown University said this week it would redirect money it had received from a Sackler foundation to nonprofit groups fighting the opioid epidemic. Other universities have said they no longer accept gifts from the Sackler family. (PREMIUM)

Teaching
By Beckie Supiano

The English professor used to ask students a bunch of questions about themselves,but she shared very little about herself. After a while, that felt unfair.  

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Student Retention
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By Beckie Supiano

Wayne State University experiments with giving students small credits toward their bill when they take actions, like attending a tutoring session or going to a campus event, that are associated with retention. (PREMIUM)

International
By Karin Fischer

The students, most of whom were headed to campuses in the University of California system, say the move happened at the last minute. And more news of global higher education.

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Advice
By Rob Jenkins

Hint for candidates: Why should we seriously consider you when you haven’t seriously considered us?

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