23,000 fewer students are enrolled in state’s public schools; it’s unclear where they went
More than 23,000 fewer students are enrolled in Mississippi public schools this year than last year, and a spokesperson for the state Department of Education did not answer when asked where the students went.
EMCC leaders seek solutions to plunging enrollment, address financial transparency
As the number of enrolled students keeps plummeting, East Mississippi Community College’s administrators and board of trustees are searching for ways to boost enrollment.
Record-setting enrollment at MSU tops 22,000
In its fifth consecutive year of historic growth, Mississippi State celebrates its 140-year anniversary by accelerating student enrollment well over the 22,000 mark, an attainment that’s been a top priority for MSU President Mark E. Keenum.
University and community college enrollment falls slightly
Enrollment fell at Mississippi’s eight public universities and its 15 community colleges this fall, with universities declining for a second year from an all-time record in 2016. Community colleges fell for the eighth year in a row.
‘Obamacare’ sign-up tally dips slightly to 8.7M
More than 8.7 million people signed up for coverage next year under the Obama-era health care law, the government reported Thursday, as the program that President Donald Trump has repeatedly pronounced “a disaster” exceeded expectations.
University and community college enrollment dips in Mississippi
Enrollment this fall fell from an all-time high at Mississippi’s eight public universities and declined for the seventh straight year at the state’s 15 community colleges.
Mississippi State touts record enrollment
Mississippi State University reported record enrollment and its largest ever freshman class for fall 2016, citing information released Friday by the State Institutions of Higher Learning.
Funding leads to fewer MSMS students next year
Enrollment at Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science is the lowest it has been in years, despite an increase in the number applicants.
Feds want proof for ACA exchange special enrollment windows
The federal government is tightening loopholes that let customers on the Affordable Care Act’s public insurance exchanges buy coverage outside the law’s annual enrollment window.
EMCC enrollment up this year
Enrollment has fallen at Mississippi’s 15 community colleges for the fifth year in a row, as an improving economy continues to push down the number of students.
MSU enrollment surges, MUW dips slightly
Mississippi State University’s fall enrollment figures increased almost 4 percent from last year’s figure, while Mississippi University for Women’s enrollment dropped by 20 students in the same timeframe, according to the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning.
Enrollment increasing in Miss. Medicaid and CHIP
Mississippi’s Medicaid enrollment has grown since January, even as top elected officials continue to oppose expanding the program.
MUW enrollment hits highest point in decade-plus
Fall enrollment numbers at Mississippi University for Women are up from last year, according to preliminary figures released this week by the state Institutions of Higher Learning.
Federal health care sign-ups pass 1 million
The government’s rehabilitated health insurance website has seen a December surge in customer sign-ups, pushing enrollment past the 1 million mark, the Obama administration says.
Health plan sticker shock ahead for some buyers
As a key enrollment deadline hits Monday, many people without health insurance have been sizing up policies on the new government health care marketplace and making what seems like a logical choice: They’re picking the cheapest one.
MSU sets record for freshman enrollment
A record number of first-time freshmen are enrolled at Mississippi State University for the fall 2013 semester.
Groups race to hire, train ‘Obamacare’ guides
CHICAGO — With the program known as “Obamacare” only weeks away from its key launch date, hectic preparations are in motion in communities across the
Studies take early look at health law’s premiums
WASHINGTON — Coverage under President Barack Obama’s health care law won’t be cheap, but cost-conscious consumers hunting for lower premiums will have plenty of options,
Personal ‘Obamacare’ accounts debut
WASHINGTON — You can now open your own personal “Obamacare” account — but you’ll have to wait awhile before you can actually use it to
Despite challenges, MUW shows growth
While enrollment is down nationwide, enrollment at Mississippi University for Women is up more than two percent, university president Dr. Jim Borsig said Friday.