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National Science Foundation caps indirect research costs at 15% for new grants to colleges

Higher Ed Dive

The move comes after federal judges blocked similar policies at the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Department of Energy.

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As universities embrace the civic, they must transcend activist/academic binaries

Wonkhe

Ed Stevens and Rebecca Pericleous describe how universities should deploy activist-in-residence schemes to democratise academic practice

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How you can support your students with better payment plans

Higher Ed Dive

Students need accessible payment options. Help students afford their education with payment plans.

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From going it alone to sharing university research and innovation services

Wonkhe

Cat Ball introduces a new Scottish Funding Council fund designed to support collaboration in research services

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Navigating Higher Ed’s Tech & Budget Crunch: Yes, You Can Survive

As Higher Ed institutions continue struggling with budget constraints and enrollment pressures, making smart decisions about technology is crucial. How do institutions enhance data security, optimize their tech stack and engage students effectively…all while managing limited resources? Bret Ingerman, former Vice President for Information Technology at Tallahassee State College, digs into these conundrums, exploring how Pathify offers solutions to enhance student engagement while giving instituti

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How universities can foster soft skills to prepare career-ready graduates

University Business

A diploma may open the door to an interview, but its the soft skills of a graduate that often clinch the job and ensure long-term success. Yet, employers have voiced a growing concern: many college graduates lack the critical soft skills communication, teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability, and ethical judgment needed in todays workplace. Nearly three in four employers report difficulty finding graduates who excel in these areas.

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Chief Diversity Officers Are Struggling

Inside Higher Ed

Chief Diversity Officers Are Struggling Sara Weissman Mon, 05/05/2025 - 03:00 AM A recent report finds that CDOs are doing their best to navigate state-level DEI bans, but its affecting their mental and physical health.

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Pasco-Hernando President Resigns Amid State DOGE Scrutiny

Inside Higher Ed

Pasco-Hernando State College president Jesse Pisors has resigned after less than 18 months on the job, amid scrutiny from Floridas version of the Department of Government Efficiency, The Tampa Bay Times reported.

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A Looming Crisis for Public Colleges

The Chronicle of Higher Education

If the federal government cuts Medicaid spending, state funding for higher ed will evaporate. By Tanya I. Garcia If the federal government cuts Medicaid spending, state funding for higher ed will evaporate.

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McMahon: No New Grants for Harvard

Inside Higher Ed

Harvard University wont be getting any new grants, Education Secretary Linda McMahon wrote in a blistering letter to the institution that was posted on the social media platform known as X.

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Your Students Need an AI-Aware Professor

The Chronicle of Higher Education

Heres a sustainable plan to bring you up to speed on a technology that academe cant afford to ignore. By Marc Watkins Heres a sustainable plan to bring you up to speed on a technology that academe cant afford to ignore.

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Understanding the Social Change Model of Leadership (SCM): Igniting Students’ Academic Development P

The article addresses the Social Change Model of Leadership Development. It elucidates the SMC background, key assumptions, and the main pillars of the model to form a a change agent who could be helpful with institutional in-service delivery.

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Confessions of a Reformed DEI Officer

Inside Higher Ed

Confessions of a Reformed DEI Officer Elizabeth Redden Mon, 05/05/2025 - 03:00 AM We need to distinguish between good DEI and bad DEI, Michael A. Yassa writes. Byline(s) Michael A.

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Santa Ono Flees for Florida

The Chronicle of Higher Education

He might be better suited to red-state politics. By Silke-Maria Weineck He might be better suited to red-state politics.

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Study Finds Financial Knowledge Alone Insufficient to Reduce College Students' Basic Needs Insecurity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab A new study examining the relationship between financial knowledge and basic needs insecurity among undergraduate students has found that increasing financial education alone may not effectively address food insecurity and homelessness on college campuses. The report, published by Education Northwest researchers Drs. Annie Hemphill, Sam Riggs, Sara Goldrick-Rab, and Taylor Burtch, analyzed nationally representative data from the National Postsecondary Student Aid Survey to

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SUNY Learns From CUNY ASAP to Promote Student Success

Inside Higher Ed

SUNY Learns From CUNY ASAP to Promote Student Success Ashley Mowreader Mon, 05/05/2025 - 03:00 AM Westchester Community College, part of the State University of New York system, saw gains in graduation and enrollment rates thanks to their adoption of the City University of New Yorks wraparound support initiative.

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After a Dip in 2024, are UK International Student Visas Poised to Return to their Previous Peak?

HEPI

The blog below has been kindly written for HEPI by Justin Woods , UK Director at ApplyBoard (X: @ApplyBoard ). Over the spring Bank Holiday weekend, HEPI published Overstretched and under-resourced? UK higher education on the cusp of the Spending Review by Nick Hillman. Policy changes in 2024 reshaped the UKs international education landscape, leading to significant shifts in student mobility.

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U of San Francisco Divests From 4 Defense Contractors

Inside Higher Ed

College leaders overwhelmingly rejected divestment demands from pro-Palestinian protesters last spring, but at the University of San Francisco, demonstrators won a rare concession last week. USF announced it will divest from four U.S. companies with ties to the Israeli military, KQED reported: Palantir, L3Harris, GE Aerospace and RTX Corporation.

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How to Market a Faith-Based College: Mission-Fit Marketing That Actually Works

Caylor Solutions

Learn how to market a faith-based college effectively by focusing on mission, storytelling, and attracting mission-fit students. The post How to Market a Faith-Based College: Mission-Fit Marketing That Actually Works appeared first on Caylor Solutions.

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Department of Transportation, NEA Cut Federal Grants

Inside Higher Ed

More federal agencies are cutting funding for colleges and universities. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced Friday that the Department of Transportation eliminated seven woke university grants, totaling $54million.

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Navigating Anti-DEI in Higher Education

Higher Education Today

Title: Critical Leadership for Civil Rights in Higher Education: The Experiences of Chief Diversity Officers Navigating Anti-DEI Action Authors: Jeffrey K. Grim, Arissa Koines, Ral Gmez, Erick R. Aguinaldo, and Jada Crocker Source: National Center for Institutional Diversity, University of Michigan Chief diversity officers (CDOs) in higher education play a critical role in ensuring civil rights and facilitating diversity, equity, and.

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Attorneys File First Court Challenge to Visa Revocations

Inside Higher Ed

Immigration attorneys on Thursday amended an ongoing lawsuit in Georgia to challenge the State Departments revocation of international student visas, the first suit to take aim at visas as well as at ICEs residency status terminations.

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Pell Grant Dollars Are Left Unclaimed: What That Means for Students and States

Higher Education Today

Title: Pell Dollars Left on the Table Authors: Louisa Woodhouse and Bill DeBaun Source: National College Attainment Network Pell Grants have long supported low-income students as they pursue higher education, increasing the financial capabilities and academic opportunities afforded to students. However, receiving federal financial aid through Pell Grants is dependent on filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which.

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Cultivating a Postdoc Community

Inside Higher Ed

Cultivating a Postdoc Community Elizabeth Redden Mon, 05/05/2025 - 03:00 AM Elizabeth Eikmann and Paola Cpeda suggest practical initiatives to build postdocs sense of community and belonging.

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Mental Health Month: The Real, the Woo, and What’s Getting Us Through

Dr. Josie Ahlquist

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and I want to hold space for more than just hashtags and hotlines (though those are important, too). This month on the blog, I’ll be spotlighting the real, sometimes messy, often beautiful ways we care for ourselves and each other — especially in higher education. Mental health isn’t one-size-fits-all.

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Leadership Through a Dual Lens: A Bi-Racial CEO’s Perspective

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Dyrell Foster Growing up, I never saw myself as a leader because I rarely saw anyone in leadership roles who looked like me. Through hard work and the invaluable mentorship, guidance, and support of countless individuals throughout my career, my path to the presidency became a reality. Now, as a Black and Korean Community College CEO, I have the opportunity to challenge societal expectations and break stereotypes, especially in spaces where Black and Asian leadership remains underrepresented

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HigherEd PodCon 2025: The Nation’s First Conference for Higher Education Podcasters

Edu Alliance Journal

May 5, 2025, by Dean Hoke : For years, there have been conversations among many higher education podcasters asking: Why isnt there a podcasting conference just for us? This question lingered, raised in passing at virtual meetups, in DM threads, and on campuses where faculty and staff were creating podcasts with little external support or collaboration.

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Juah Toe - Rugby, West Chester University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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Empathy-Driven Leadership with Jaime Hunt

Echo Delta

Jaime Hunt, a veteran higher ed marketing leader, consultant, speaker, and author, joins the show to talk about the principles of empathy-driven leadership she outlines in her new book, Heart Over Hype. Jaime and Jarrett discuss: Common misconceptions about empathy and why its not about simply being nice How psychological safety directly impacts a teams ability to generate innovative ideas What it does and doesnt mean to bring your whole self to work Tips for understanding your own leadership st

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Matthew Taylor - Water Polo, George Washington University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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Set Initiatives Up for Success

Continuous Learning Institute

( A. Solano ) Before You Launch: Use This Readiness Tool to Set Your Initiative Up for Success In higher education, new initiatives are often launched with the best intentions—enthusiasm, urgency, and a lofty vision. But without proper groundwork, even the most promising projects can stall, fizzle, or fail to scale. That’s why I’m unpacking the Initiative Readiness Assessment Tool ( free direct download ) —a practical, no-fluff resource to help colleges ask the right ques

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Sanil Thomas - Volleyball, The Ohio State University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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President moves: Ono leaves Ann Arbor, now sole finalist at this flagship

University Business

Hired Dr. Jennifer Berne – Madison College (Wisc.) Madison College has found its next president, Jennifer Berne, who begins on July 1. Berne currently serves as the provost and chief academic officer of Oakland Community College in Michigan, where she is credited with expanding dual enrollment and workforce partnerships for its 23,000 students over the past four years.

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Jacqueline Tubbs - Fencing, New York University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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NSF Halts New Funding and Caps Indirect Rate Costs

Inside Higher Ed

NSF Halts New Funding and Caps Indirect Rate Costs kathryn.palmer Mon, 05/05/2025 - 03:00 AM The National Science Foundation wont award any new funding until further notice. The agency also moved to cap indirect research rates at 15 percent. Meanwhile, President Trump proposed cutting the NSFs budget in half.

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Talha Farooq - Wrestling, George Mason University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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The Times They Have A-Changed

Academe Blog

BY RICK WINSTON Editor’s note: Back in 2017, at the start of Trump’s first term, I put together for this blog a pair of Trump YouTube playlists (see here and here , but, alas, some links no longer work). My second list included Bob Dylan’s anthem “The Times They Are A-Changin’,” performed here at the Obama White House, and followed that with Billy Bragg’s “ The Times They are A-Changing Back ,” written shortly after Trump’s first inaugu

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