Research shows that adults often enter college with a goal in mind, such as a career pivot, additional education in their current industry or completion of a degree they previously started. But ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Adult learners in colleges and universities nationally comprise about a quarter of all undergraduate students. Although that figure fluctuates in relation to the overall economy and ...

One of the looming concerns of higher education is the demographic cliff: the number of traditional college-aged students is set to peak in 2025 and then decline dramatically over the next several ...

Calvin University announces the launch of new programs designed for adult learners who started a bachelor’s degree but never completed it. Nearly two million Michiganders have some college credits but ...

Andragogy, a term initially coined by the German educator Alexander Kapp in 1833, was later popularized by American educator Malcolm Knowles. It signifies a shift in educational methods and practices, ...

Colleges are increasingly seeking to attract and retain nontraditional-age learners. However, meeting their needs means rethinking student-support services, which have long catered to students age 18 ...

In response to a volatile job market that requires flexibility, preparation, and a ready set of credentials, Marywood University’s robust graduate program offerings are designed to not only give ...

Throughout my 20 years in higher education, I’ve witnessed firsthand the evolving dynamics and growing emphasis on lifelong learning. The acceleration of technological advancements, the rapid change ...

As the dean of the Hamilton Holt School of Professional Advancement and Graduate Studies at Rollins College, I meet a variety of adult learners returning to finish or obtain a college degree. These ...

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Pathways Adult Learning Center, an organization that supports adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, said ...