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Encouraging Families to Promote Racial Identity and Pride in Black and Other Minoritized Children

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Donna Y. Ford Now more than ever, race has become salient in politics, higher education, P-12, and the workforce, especially in this anti-DEI era. It is not uncommon for Black and other minoritized individuals to have feelings of anxiety about discussions around race, particularly for families (e.g., parents, caregivers, guardians, etc.). Having the talk about racism and bias has been a rite of passage for many Black children and youth in which their parents/caregivers have to discuss the in

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How college presidents are quietly resisting federal attacks on higher education

Higher Ed Dive

Many leaders of institutions favor behind-the-scenes resistance over protests and op-eds, the Council of Independent Colleges’ president writes.

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Higher Ed Leaders Rally to Protect DEI Initiatives

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Drs. Warren Anderson, Lisa Coleman, and Michael Anthony speaking on the President's panel at NADOHE. Photos by Tim Trumble In a powerful gathering of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) professionals, university leaders from across the nation shared strategies for protecting critical DEI work on college campuses despite mounting opposition nationwide.

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Why do we punish low-income students for entering education?

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Tony Moss, Esther Stimpson and Dave Phoenix highlight a deep inequity in the student support system that neither the DWP nor the Department for Education seem minded to fix

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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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Level 7 Apprenticeships: Babies and Bathwater

HEPI

Last September, the Prime Minister announced a rebalancing of funding from the apprenticeship levy (shortly to become the Growth and Skills Levy). Employers ability to use the funds for postgraduate-level apprenticeships would be restricted in the hope of shoring up lower levels. A couple of months later, Skills Minister Jacqui Smith followed up by confirming that the axing of Level 7 apprenticeships would be pretty widespread.

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‘I’ve lost my work and been ostracised’: Oxford University accused of failing to act after ruling on ‘sham’ contracts

The Guardian - Higher Education

Despite winning a landmark legal battle, academic Alice Jolly believes it wont benefit others An academic who won a landmark court battle last year against Oxford University for employing her and her colleague on sham gig economy contracts has criticised the university for trying to brush their case under the carpet. Alice Jolly and her colleague Rebecca Abrams, both award-winning authors, taught on Oxfords prestigious creative writing course for 15 years but were employed on zero hours personal

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Trust, creativity, and collaboration are what leads to impact in the arts

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Amer Alwarea calls for a rethink in how arts-led impact in the creative industries is recognised Amer Alwarea calls for a rethink in how arts-led impact in the creative industries is recognised

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‘SEND HELP!’: 59% of students face insecurities around needs like food and housing

Higher Ed Dive

Among students who stopped-out or are in danger of doing so, 79% cited basic needs insecurities and financial challenges, the Hope Center found.

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Will the use of generative AI shift higher education from a knowledge-first system to a skills-first system?

HEPI

Rose Stephenson is Director of Policy and Advocacy at HEPI. On the eve of the release of HEPIs Student Generative AI Survey 2025 , HEPI hosted a roundtable dinner with the reports sponsor, Kortext , and invited guests to discuss the following essay question: How will AI change the university experience for the next generation? This was the third roundtable discussion we have hosted with Kortext on AI, over three years.

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President Jones, Dolly Parton and the magic of ‘traditioned innovation’

University Business

Belmont University President Greg Jones may have crafted the most authentic initiative for the Tennessee-based liberal arts college after striking a unique partnership with global superstar legend Dolly Parton. With the country legend poised to premiere her Broadway musical at Belmonts performing arts center, Jones is helping spearhead Dolly U, an interdisciplinary experiential learning program that connects classroom lessons in theatre production with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

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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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How is artificial intelligence actually being used in higher education?

Wonkhe

Moving the conversation on from hype and worry, Sue Attewell details the current range of use cases for AI in HE

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ABA faces DOJ wrath over law school diversity requirements

Higher Ed Dive

"Any requirement that law schools demonstrate 'a commitment to diversity' is deeply problematic," said Attorney General Pam Bondi.

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The University of Severance

Academe Blog

BY SILKE-MARIA WEINECK The following is reposted with permission from theMichigan Daily. A few months ago, University [of Michigan] Provost Laurie McCauley banned diversity statements in hiring. Diversity statements, the argument went, imposed inappropriate ideological litmus tests.

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International Women’s Day: Black Women Shaping the Future of Academia

HEPI

Professor Lisa-Dionne Morris is Professor of Public & Industry Understanding of Capability Driven Design in the School of Mechanical Engineering, and the Engagement Champion for the EPSRC EDI Hub+, at the University of Leeds. Women in higher education and industry leadership, especially in Engineering and STEM, have reshaped academia and industry through groundbreaking contributions.

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UNCF Study Reveals Strong Mental Health Outcomes Among HBCU Students Despite Financial Challenges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Michael L. Lomax A new study released by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has found that students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) demonstrate significantly stronger mental health outcomes compared to their peers at other institutions, despite facing greater financial stressors and barriers to mental health services. The comprehensive report, titled Flourishing: Bolstering the Mental Health of Students at HBCUs and PBIs," examined mental health indicators among 2,5

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Diversifying medicine by widening participation

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Medical degrees were designed for financially comfortable students.

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Harvard among latest universities to freeze hiring amid federal funding uncertainty

Higher Ed Dive

The Ivy League institution’s officials emphasized that the move was temporary and meant to “preserve our financial flexibility.

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Highlighting “value” of international students crucial for UK sector

The PIE News

While highlighting that only 10% of the international graduates remain indefinitely in the UK, Rupert Daniels, director, services and skills at the UK’s Department of Business and Trade , shared that international students provide significant economic value, which needs greater public recognition. Look at the positive economic contributions of students.

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The Case for IES Postsecondary Studies: What NPSAS and BPS Tell us About Student Veterans, Parents, First-Generation Student Experiences

IHEP

The recent cancellation of critical postsecondary studies conducted by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) will have dire effects on our understanding of the realities of todays college students especially those who are veterans, parents, working, or first-generation. Fully grasping their experiences requires knowing what shapes their academic pathways and how they pay for college.

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College Application Surge: Underrepresented Students Lead Growth in 2024-25 Admissions Cycle

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

According to Common App's latest "Deadline Update" report released Thursday, college applications for the 2024-25 admissions cycle continue to show strong growth, particularly among underrepresented and first-generation students. The report, which analyzes application data through March 1, 2025, reveals that 1,390,256 distinct first-year applicants submitted a total of 8,535,903 applications to 863 returning Common App member institutionsmarking a 4% increase in applicants and a 6% increase in t

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Higher education postcard: Oxford Brookes University

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This weeks card from Hugh Jones postbag reminds us that its shortly the 160th birthday of one of our universities This weeks card from Hugh Jones postbag reminds us that its shortly the 160th birthday of one of our universities

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How do care-experienced students view their time in higher education?

HEPI

Last Thursday 6 th March, TASO shared its report on Pathways into and through higher education for young people with experience of childrens social care. It found that young people with experience of care are four times less likely to attend higher education by age 22 and more than twice as likely to drop out as their peers without experience of care.

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Return of the MAC: UK migration update

The PIE News

Stakeholders heard from two heavyweight industry leaders who offered key insights into the UKs upcoming migration whitepaper and delivered blunt warnings about what lies ahead. Among those realities was the understanding that international students will remain in the UK’s net migration statistics, despite lobbying from the sector. Brian Bell, chair of the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) urged: “People should stop wasting their time asking for international students to be taken out

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The Power of Alumni Networks: Featuring Graduate Success Stories in Your Marketing Strategy?

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

Reading Time: 9 minutes With your experience in the education field, you likely understand the benefits of cultivating strong relationships with current members of your school community. What many school administrators and marketers forget is that alumni, though they no longer attend a school, are invaluable to educational marketing strategy and an institutions overall growth.

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First Arrest Made in Southern University Hazing Death

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Caleb Wilson died as a result of a hazing incident. Baton Rouge police have made their first arrest in the fatal hazing case that claimed the life of 20-year-old Southern University student Caleb Wilson, with authorities indicating more arrests are expected in the coming days. Caleb McCray, 23, a Southern University graduate and current member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity, surrendered to authorities on March 6 and was charged with criminal hazing and manslaughter in connection with Wilson's death

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Which universities recruit commuter students?

Wonkhe

A new analysis of HESA data helps us to begin to understand where commuter students may be studying.

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How can evolving student attitudes inform institutional Gen-AI initiatives?

HEPI

This HEPI blog was authored by Isabelle Bristow , Managing Director UK and Europe at Studiosity. In a HEPI blog published almost a year ago, Student Voices on AI: Navigating Expectations and Opportunities , I reported the findings of global research Studiosity commissioned with YouGov on students attitudes towards artificial intelligence (AI). The intervening year would be considered a relatively small time period in a more regular higher education setting.

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Beech-side views: A mayoral stamp of approval

The PIE News

On February 27, the great and the good of the UK capital gathered at Imperial College London for the launch of the London Growth Plan marketed as “Londons next reinvention” With a Labour mayor in City Hall and a Labour government in Whitehall, Londons policymakers are seizing the opportunity to show how the UK capital can deliver on Prime Minister Keir Starmers national growth mission, particularly in the context of English devolution.

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4 Ways to Sustainably Cool Higher Education Data Centers

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Sustainably cooling a higher education data center is fraught with challenges. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, data centers alone can use up to 50 times the energy of a similarly sized commercial office building. Unlike hyperscale cloud operators that can finance efficient data centers, many school districts operate with limited budgets.

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Study: College Mental Health and Financial Concerns Reach Critical Levels

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A new study reveals alarming trends among college students nationwide, with seven in ten considering taking a break or dropping out entirely due to mounting pressures. The survey, conducted by higher education virtual health provider TimelyCare, highlights the significant challenges threatening student success across American campuses. The research, which gathered responses from 740 students at two- and four-year institutions, found that 53% of current college students have contemplated taking a

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How does the higher education sector sustain digital transformation in tough times?

Wonkhe

Debbie McVitty talks to Jisc director for digital transformation in higher education Sarah Knight to find out how to manage technology change under financial pressure

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Freshman class of 2024 is the most diverse yet, says new report

University Business

The 2024 freshman class is among the most diverse in several ways, a new report has found. The report , “Understanding the Entering Class of 2024: Key Insights from The CIRP Freshman Survey 2024,” examines the backgrounds, concerns and expectations of first-year students. Based on responses from over 24,000 students at 55 colleges and universities, the surveyconducted by the Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA in partnership with the American Council on Educationhighlights tr

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Lin Yang, Uoffer Global

The PIE News

Introduce yourself in three words or phrases. Adaptable. Opportunity-driven. Connector. What do you like most about your job? This role has enabled me to develop key skills in market analysis, strategic planning, and international collaboration within the higher education sector. A key strength I have built is the ability to anticipate market changes.

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The forest and / or / versus the trees 

ACRLog

I was chatting with a friend the other day when she made a comment about an administrator at her institution with whom shed had a difficult exchange: he was a trees person, not a forest person. As in, he couldnt see the forest for the trees. Ive been thinking a lot about this comment — about what it means to be one or the other, about what it means to strike a balance between both.

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CBCE to Host Virtual Convening for Black Children's Education Amid Funding Challenges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Rema Reynolds Vassar In response to recent funding cuts caused by the shifting political landscape, the Center for Black Children in Education (CBCE) will host its "Call to Action" Virtual Convening on Thursday, March 13, bringing together educators, advocates, and thought leaders dedicated to advancing educational equity for Black children. The event, hosted by renowned television jurist Judge Greg Mathis, will feature two comprehensive sessions from 1:00-2:30 PM and 3:00-4:30 PM EST, showc

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