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National Student Clearinghouse Announces Updates to Executive Leadership Team
The National Student Clearinghouse announced updates today to its executive leadership team, including the hiring of Andrew (Andy) Martelli as Chief Product Officer, and the promotion of Melba Amissi to Chief Customer and Operations Officer, both newly created roles.

Income Makeup of High Schools Is the Greatest Difference in College Outcomes
Differences in the income makeup between high schools make the largest contrast in postsecondary outcomes of graduates — much greater than differences in geography — according to new research from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
More Than 86% of College Freshmen Return for Their Second Semester
The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center reported that over 86 percent of the college freshman class of 2023 returned for their second semester.
Vast Majority of U.S. States See More Students Who Had Stopped Out of College Now Re-Enrolling
The number of students leaving college without earning a credential — or “stopping out” — has declined for the second year in a row, reports the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
Postsecondary Spring Enrollment Continues Progress Toward Pre-Pandemic Highs
The number of students enrolled in undergraduate programs continues to climb toward pre-pandemic highs, while enrollment in graduate programs has surpassed its spring 2020 level, according to a new report on spring enrollment from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
New DiplomaVerify Enhancement Lets Small Businesses Verify New Hires’ High School Credentials Immediately
Small and medium-sized businesses now have easier access to immediate verifications of high school diplomas for job candidates under a new DiplomaVerify enhancement that enables online verifications to be performed without requiring a contracting process to first be completed, the National Student Clearinghouse announced today.
Number of Learners Earning Certificates Reaches a New 10-Year High for the Third Consecutive Year
The last school year experienced a record-breaking growth in the number of undergraduate certificate completers, according to a new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
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