Dr. Josie Ahlquist

MAY 3, 2025

The pressure to connect meaningfully with diverse audiences has never been greater. Higher education leaders are being called to not only lead institutions but also embody authentic, relatable voices both online and offline. Meanwhile, campus brands must balance professionalism with approachability to truly resonate with students, families, and community members.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 3, 2025

--JACKSON, Mississippi Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett In a powerful address that wove together civil rights history with present-day challenges, U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) delivered an impassioned commencement speech at Tougaloo College's graduation ceremony on Sunday, urging graduates to embrace their purpose in continuing the fight for progress.

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Higher Education Inquirer

MAY 3, 2025

In a dramatic reshaping of the federal student aid system, House Republicans have introduced a 103-page legislative package that could raise the cost of college for millions of Americans while slashing $185 billion in federal spending over the next decade. The legislation, a centerpiece of the GOP's budget reconciliation strategy, takes direct aim at key financial aid programs that have historically supported low-income, working-class, and underrepresented students.

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