7 higher education trends to watch in 2024

Institutions of higher education continue to face challenges that impact operations. The effects of the delayed Free Application for Federal Student Aid, political unrest, and continued financial strain are currently front of mind. Increased consolidation, problems with the federal aid program, attacks on diversity initiatives (including the recent Supreme Court ruling), lawsuits regarding policies of the Biden administration, difficulties facing ed tech companies, and the emergence of artificial intelligence in higher education are education trends to continue to watch.