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Matt Ceppi
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Trusted Advisor | Higher Ed Leader | Strategy & Human Capital Researcher and Educator
“Whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” MLK Jr., Spelman College
January 19, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Reposted by Matt Ceppi
New Common App Report Shows Solid Rise In College Applicants For 2026
New Common App Report Shows Solid Rise In College Applicants For 2026
According to the latest Common App report, the number of first-year applicants to college has increased 4% compared to last year. Application volume has also grown by 7%.
www.forbes.com
January 16, 2026 at 1:56 PM
What’s on your mind today? What’s on your heart?
January 17, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Economic and Workforce Development tops the list of priorities from chief executives of state higher education coordinating and policy boards. Higher Ed’s value proposition up to #3.

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sheeo.org
January 14, 2026 at 2:45 PM
I often feel such a sense of optimism and gratitude walking across a college campus. Lives are being changed, and communities will thrive.
 
I’m grateful every day for the opportunities higher education has given me, and for the impact it has on so many.
 
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 27, 2025 at 1:51 AM