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What SHAPE graduates do

Wonkhe

The British Academy has released analysis of what social sciences, humanities, and arts graduates do after graduation.

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Week in Review: Deep program cuts proposed at the Education Department

Higher Ed Dive

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from possible reductions to Pell Grants and other programs to the continued consolidation of colleges.

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In Texas, University Presidents May Soon Control Faculty Senates

Inside Higher Ed

In Texas, University Presidents May Soon Control Faculty Senates Ryan Quinn Mon, 06/09/2025 - 03:00 AM A bill awaiting Gov. Abbott’s signature would require college administrators to set procedures for faculty governing bodies and appoint their leaders, part of an effort to address “liberal faculty control over universities.

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Bouquets or brickbats? How to interpret today’s announcement of £86 billion spending for research and development (R&D) to 2029/30

HEPI

Nick Hillman, HEPI’s Director, tries to make sense of the Government’s new plans on R&D spending up to 2029/30. Perhaps the Speaker of the House of Commons will be unhappy the Government have pre-briefed the media on what this week’s Spending Review will mean for research spending. But what should the higher education and wider research community make of it?

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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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“Robust” UK interest endures despite immigration white paper

The PIE News

Analysis of search data and student survey responses by the Keystone Education Group has revealed continuing “robust” interest in the UK, despite concerns that the government’s immigration white paper would hamper attractiveness. “We’re still seeing substantial year-on-year growth in the UK’s ‘share of search,’ reflecting the relative appeal of the UK in a turbulent international study environment,” Mark Bennett, Keystone vice president of research & insight, told The PIE News.

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University spending and cost recovery, 2023-24

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There's new TRAC data, and DK spots evidence that universities may be finding ways to cut costs

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Senate Higher Ed Bill Walks Back Some House Proposals

Inside Higher Ed

Senate Higher Ed Bill Walks Back Some House Proposals jessica.blake@… Thu, 06/12/2025 - 03:00 AM Senate Republicans did not cut Pell Grants and replaced a controversial risk-sharing plan proposed by the House. Higher ed advocates are relieved but wary.

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Rethinking Exams in the Age of AI: Should We Abandon Them Completely?

HEPI

By Dr Andrew Woon, Senior Lecturer in Strategic Management at Queen Mary, University of London. In recent years, universities around the world have been moving away from traditional exams in an effort to improve assessment practices, address equity concerns and adapt to the evolving educational landscape. Top institutions such as Oxford and Cambridge are also shifting towards more inclusive forms of assessment to reduce awarding gaps.

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Small Colleges Are Banding Together Against a Higher Endowment Tax. This Is Why.

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Sarah Huddleston These liberal-arts institutions rely on their endowments to fund much of their operations and financial aid.

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REF is about institutions not individuals

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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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University of Minnesota eyes steep tuition hikes and budget cuts

Higher Ed Dive

The public institution aims to keep its budget balanced amid what its president described as “unprecedented challenges” in higher education.

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LGBTQ Leaders in Higher Education: Building Bridges and Breaking Barriers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

N early two decades after its founding, LGBTQ Leaders in Higher Education Dr. Jim Berg has transformed from a small network of college presidents into a comprehensive professional development organization supporting leaders at all levels of higher education. As the association navigates an increasingly challenging political landscape, its mission to cultivate inclusive leadership has never been more vital.

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Promising ways schools are planning during an uncertain summer

University Business

Strategic and contingency planning isn’t a novel idea for higher education leadership over the summer. This season, however, board members and university leadership must reckon with a tsunami of federal policy changes that threaten to upend the status quo of higher education finance and operations as early as this fall. “Everybody is looking at everything,” says Kara Freeman, president and CEO of the National Association of College and University Business Officers, or NACUBO.

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Brand Awareness on a Budget: A Smarter Strategy for Small Colleges

Caylor Solutions

Small colleges can’t afford to waste budget. Learn how to build brand awareness organically—by prioritizing lead generation and smart content. The post Brand Awareness on a Budget: A Smarter Strategy for Small Colleges appeared first on Caylor Solutions.

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The student experience is beyond breaking point

Wonkhe

Student numbers over the decade are up 15.5 per cent, but their term time hours in employment are up 79.6 per cent.

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Proposed Ohio budget would increase influence of university ‘intellectual diversity’ centers

Higher Ed Dive

If passed, the bill would create the Ohio Civics Board and give the centers' current directors oversight of the selection of their successors.

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Leading With Purpose: Reflections on My Journey and Tenure at HACC

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. John J. “Ski” Sygielski As I prepare for my retirement in mid-July from HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, where I’ve had the honor of serving as the longest-tenured president in its 61-year history, I find myself reflecting on the remarkable journey that has brought me to this point. Raised in a Polish immigrant community of steel mill workers in Cleveland, Ohio, I was fortunate to attend the prestigious Saint Ignatius Jesuit High School, an experience that would change the co

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One Year In, What Has 'the Anti-Harvard' University Accomplished?

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Christa Dutton The University of Austin is a well-funded, well-publicized effort with a stated mission to bring ideological diversity back to higher education. Is it delivering?

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Uncertainty at UF After Ono Rejection

Inside Higher Ed

Uncertainty at UF After Ono Rejection Josh Moody Tue, 06/10/2025 - 03:00 AM The decision not to hire Santa Ono at the University of Florida due to his past support of DEI has led to confusion about the search and concerns about future recruiting efforts.

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Supporting early-career academics – in all their roles

Wonkhe

Academics at the beginning of their career face competing demands, and it’s often teaching that gets overlooked.

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Michigan representative introduces proposal to explicitly ban antisemitism

Higher Ed Dive

If passed, the legislation would formally ban educational institutions from discriminating on the basis of ethnicity, in addition to other protected classes.

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Going from Family Engagement to Family Partnerships With Black Marginalized Families

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Hope Barnes When I, Hope Barnes, started teaching at the age of 22 in Baltimore, Maryland, I was excited and eager to shape and mold the minds of the future. Without much context for this new city and community, it was a culture shock. Being African American in a predominantly African American community was not the issue. This community in South Baltimore wasn’t the safest place to work or live.

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Judge Approves Landmark Settlement Changing the Way College Sports Are Run

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Nell Gluckman Athletes in the Big Ten and other major conferences would have the most to gain from the settlement. (Kevin Terrell via AP) AP The so-called House settlement will allow colleges to directly pay their athletes for the first time.

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Stricter ID Verification Required for Federal Aid Applicants

Inside Higher Ed

The Department of Education is requiring colleges and universities to implement stricter identity-verification measures for some first-time applicants for federal student aid, according to a Friday announcement.

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Universities should be architects of economic and social transformation

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In an era where funding models are crumbling, Aleks Subic argues that universities must become commercially astute architects of economic transformation or risk obsolescence

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Tennessee and SFFA sue over funding for Hispanic-serving institutions

Higher Ed Dive

The U.S. Department of Education’s longtime HSI grant program undercuts equal opportunity and is discriminatory, the state and advocacy group argued.

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Nepal set to introduce “free visas” for international students

The PIE News

Long regarded as a major source market, with an outbound student mobility ratio of 19%, Nepal is now eyeing an overhaul of its education system, which some have previously criticised for lacking a “forward-thinking policy ”. While presenting the 2025/26 budget, Nepal’s deputy Prime Minister and finance minister, Bishnu Prasad Paudel, announced that international students will receive free visas covering the full length of their academic program, with their parents and guardians also being eligib

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How to let mental health drive K12 and college building design

University Business

As mental health challenges rise, education leaders are rethinking how campus spaces support wellness, safety and connection. A Wold State of Community Facility Design report found 86% of Americans—and 91% of Gen Z and Millennials—want mental health prioritized in public space design. “People no longer want institutional buildings that are just function-driven,” says Vaughn Dierks, partner at Wold and lead author of the report.

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French Open Champion Coco Gauff Continues Legacy of Giving with Historic $100K UNCF Scholarship

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Tennis star Coco Gauff won the French Open women's singles title on Saturday, becoming the first American since Serena Williams in 2015 to claim the trophy. She defeated top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka in three sets in a thrilling match that showcased both her athletic prowess and mental fortitude. The 21-year-old described the nerve-racking moment she lost the first match point, saying, "Losing the first match point, I was. felt like I was holding my breath the whole game.

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A change agenda for the commuter student experience

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Commuter students are everywhere, are often engaged and invaluable but largely invisible.

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U of Utah Partnership With Institution in Occupied West Bank Draws Opposition

Inside Higher Ed

U of Utah Partnership With Institution in Occupied West Bank Draws Opposition Ryan Quinn Wed, 06/11/2025 - 03:00 AM Faculty have criticized the agreement with Ariel University, located in a settlement on Palestinian territory. An Israeli consul general called it “a new chapter in academic cooperation between Israel and the United States.

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As our academic year ends, it has been an honor to serve

UW Presidential Blog

As we conclude this academic year, and I conclude my time as University of Washington President, I’m overwhelmed with amazement and gratitude for this extraordinary University and the community of students, faculty, staff and supporters who make it so exceptional. I also congratulate our class of 2025 graduates on your outstanding achievements. Welcome to the ranks of the UW alumni!

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Explained: What is the average UK study visa refusal rate?

The PIE News

The UK government’s recent immigration white paper laid out a number of changes for UK institutions, including changes to compliance metrics. ⁠It proposes to raise the minimum pass requirement of each Basic Compliance Assessment (BCA) metric – which all institutions must meet – by five percentage points. Under the plans, a sponsor would have to maintain a course enrolment rate of at least 95% and a course completion rate of 90% in order to pass the compliance threshold.

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A Legacy of Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Walter Bumphus A fter nearly 15 years at the helm of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), Dr. Walter Bumphus is preparing to close this significant chapter of his illustrious career in higher education. As president and CEO of AACC since January 2011, Bumphus has been a transformative figure in advocating for community colleges nationwide, continuing a journey that began decades earlier.

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The centrality of university research to the industrial strategy cannot be underestimated

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Industrial strategy could be perceived as signalling a shift away from fundamental research.