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State and federal support has declined as a share of overall revenue — putting a greater burden on students. See the trends at more than 1,500 institutions between 2002 and 2023.
Higher education has long relied on H-1B visas. Now that President Trump has added a $100,000 fee for workers hired from abroad, bringing in this talent will come with a bigger price tag.
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Initially disillusioned by part-time teaching, an instructor found ways to forge a successful career.