Matthew J. Smith
Matthew J. Smith
@smithmatthewj.bsky.social
Higher Education Leadership Lecturer @ Valdosta State University - University of Utah (BA), Boston University (MA), Mississippi State University (MS), and University of Georgia (PhD) alum - Researcher - Educator - World Traveler
Reposted by Matthew J. Smith
I looked at the newest year of IPEDS finance data to examine how frequently colleges post financial losses. The last few years have been good for public colleges, but many private colleges are struggling.
Examining the Frequency of Financial Losses in Higher Education
It has been a busy stretch for higher education data over the last month. December saw a release of financial aid, admissions, and graduation rate data through the Integrated Postsecondary Educatio…
robertkelchen.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Reposted by Matthew J. Smith
Higher ed pros, let's find each other again! 💙

I’ve put together a Bluesky Directory to help our community reconnect. https://buff.ly/4hUri6B

Check it out and add your own info!
Building Community on Bluesky: Higher Ed Edition - Josie Ahlquist
As digital spaces shift, finding and following colleagues isn’t as easy as it once was. Higher ed professionals have spent years building meaningful relationships—exchanging ideas, offering support…
josieahlquist.com
February 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Reposted by Matthew J. Smith
Looking for others in Higher Education & Student Affairs!
Please reply to this post if you want to be added!! #HESA
go.bsky.app/7asixYJ
November 15, 2024 at 2:26 PM
Happy to finally be able to get on here! Been trying to since @jacasiegel.bsky.social brought this place to my attention on the bird app. Thank you to @rebeccanatow.bsky.social for sharing an invite and helping me to get on here :-)
October 9, 2023 at 3:14 AM