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Georgia college transforms itself to fit today’s students

Agnes Scott College, a private all-women’s institution, blends traditional academics with hands-on learning, career preparation, and leadership development.

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Carolina university ranks high with military families

Fayetteville State goes the extra mile to attract and retain military veterans and their families, who represent 30 percent of the student body.

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Arizona school batters the barriers to student success

Northern Arizona University is attracting record enrollments with new policies that improve access and affordability—including strong partnerships with community colleges and free tuition for Native Americans.

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Four-year colleges are taking a lot of flak these days. In poll after poll, Americans are questioning the value of the bachelor’s degree, with growing numbers saying the credential fails to provide sufficient return on investment. The findings come as tuition and student debt continue to climb, and as certificate programs and other alternatives emerge […]

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The stories in this issue of Focus were reported and written by Susan Headden, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and communications professional with many years of experience covering education issues. Headden, a former staff writer at The Indianapolis Star, also worked for nearly 16 years at U.S. News & World Report, ultimately serving as a managing editor. She later held senior positions at the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. She now works as an independent communications consultant based in Washington, D.C.

Writing | Susan Headden
Editing
| David S. Powell and John Strauss
Editorial assistance | Ruth Holladay
Photos | Shawn Spence Photography
Reporter / Producer
| …
Video Production: Michael Jensen
Design | IronGate Creative

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