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Vocational-Focused Public 2-Years Lead Spring Enrollment Rise

Vocational-Focused Public 2-Years Lead Spring Enrollment Rise

Community colleges, which were hit especially hard during the COVID-19 pandemic, experienced a significant increase in spring enrollment as revealed in the Spring 2025 Current Term Enrollment Estimates report. The growth is being driven by community colleges that focus on vocational and trade programs.

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Four Takeaways on How Education Research Can Provide Insights to Empower Your Decision-Making

Four Takeaways on How Education Research Can Provide Insights to Empower Your Decision-Making

During our recent webinar, “Inform Your Decisions with Powerful Student Trends Data,” four guest panelists from across the education sector shared how their organizations make data-informed decisions and how they use the education insights provided by the Clearinghouse. Following the discussion, our Custom Research team introduced its new product, Data Discovery Reports, a series of standardized reports providing insights into student populations and trends covering a variety of fields.

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High School Diploma Verifications Projected to Rise as Fewer Students Earn Degrees

High School Diploma Verifications Projected to Rise as Fewer Students Earn Degrees

With fewer students earning associate and bachelor’s degrees, employers may increasingly consider candidates with high school diplomas for roles that once required a degree. High school diploma verifications are likely to become more important than ever in the hiring process. DiplomaVerify can help educators keep up with the demand for diploma verifications.

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DATA DIVE: Returning Learners Lead Transfer Population

DATA DIVE: Returning Learners Lead Transfer Population

The transfer student population is on the rise. And the most prevalent group of transfer students are those that previously stopped out, according to the Transfer Enrollment and Pathways report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.

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Why DiplomaVerify Is Ideal for Smaller Businesses

Why DiplomaVerify Is Ideal for Smaller Businesses

For small businesses, ensuring that employees have the necessary qualifications may seem daunting due to limited resources and time constraints. Enter DiplomaVerify from the National Student Clearinghouse — a solution that provides convenient, instant, and affordable high school verification services.

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15 Years of Insights from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center

15 Years of Insights from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center

From tracking enrollment trends during critical periods, like the global pandemic, to illuminating the pathways of non-traditional students, the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center has consistently provided a clearer understanding of how students navigate their educational journeys and achieve success. To delve deeper into the impact and future of the Research Center, we spoke with its Executive Director, Doug Shapiro.

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Certificate Earners Reach a 10-Year High, Driven by Younger Learners

Certificate Earners Reach a 10-Year High, Driven by Younger Learners

The latest Undergraduate Degree Earners report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center reveals significant shifts in the types of awards learners are achieving. Based on data from the 2023-24 academic year, the report shows the growing prominence of learners earning undergraduate certificates.

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CUNY and the Clearinghouse: A Partnership for FVT/GE Compliance

CUNY and the Clearinghouse: A Partnership for FVT/GE Compliance

Navigating the complexities of Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment regulations can be a major undertaking for any higher education institution. Faced with what could have been a “data nightmare,” the City University of New York (CUNY) partnered with the National Student Clearinghouse to streamline the process and ensure CUNY’s FVT/GE compliance.

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