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Michigan State University and Apple to jointly open manufacturing academy

Higher Ed Dive

The program is part of the iPhone maker’s $10 billion commitment to building advanced manufacturing and skills development nationwide.

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ELICOS sector blasts Dutton’s promise of visa fee hike

The PIE News

The ELICOS sector has been left reeling by the notion of further increases to visa fees, as Opposition leader Peter Dutton has unveiled a hardline vision for Australias international education sector, pledging sweeping reforms that would dramatically cap student numbers and significantly increase visa fees if the Coalition takes power. The proposal features stricter caps on international student enrolments than those outlined in Labors scrapped ESOS Amendment Bill capping new international stud

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One Step Beyond: A View from a School

HEPI

Sarra Jenkins is Director of Future Pathways at Loughborough Grammar School. HEPIs recent report, One Step Beyond , offers an excellent analysis of an important topic how ready are students for higher education? The findings are in many ways heartening, with students surveyed at university saying they wanted more PSHE (personal, social, health and economic) education around, for example, finance and life skills, more careers education and more academic skills.

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How Being a Mother and Academic Helped Me Fix Higher Education’s Transfer Crisis

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Alicia M. Alvero When my daughter transferred to Queens College in Spring 2019, I could not have been more excited. As associate provost at the college, Ill admit I was biased but even two decades of experience in higher education couldnt fully prepare me for her struggle to transfer credits. Queens College is one of The City University of New Yorks 25 colleges.

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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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Education Department plans to propose regulatory changes to student aid programs

Higher Ed Dive

The agency said it is seeking public feedback, including for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and two income-driven repayment plans.

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Effective academic support requires good data transparency

Wonkhe

Personal tutoring requires specialist academic support which is only possible with access to the right data.

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Bridging Communities and Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Roshaunda Breeden Dr. Roshaunda Breeden never expected to become a faculty member at North Carolina State University (NC State), the very same institution where her journey in higher education began. When Breeden first arrived on campus, she was searching for a sense of belonging and found that and more as she navigated toward a calling to transform student affairs, advance equity, and reimagine the relationship between universities and Black communities.

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Overcoming 4 data-quality challenges in higher education

Higher Ed Dive

Higher education experiences many challenges in retaining data quality. Here are four solutions.

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What next for int’l education after South Korea’s political crisis?

The PIE News

On April 4, 2025, South Koreas Constitutional Court upheld the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol , marking a historic conclusion to 122 days of political turmoil triggered by his failed declaration of martial law on December 3, 2024. However, the damage sustained during the transitionary period proved irreversible. Massive public protests, legal battles, sharply divided public opinion, and a temporary presidential suspension culminated in Yoons permanent removal from office.

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Portability within REF remains key to fairness

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Maria Delgado, Nandini Das, and Miles Padgett warn that separating research outputs from the researchers who created them in REF 2029 would undermine the integrity of the whole research environment

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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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Regulator to write to universities in England over transgender equality policies

The Guardian - Higher Education

Universities with policies similar to University of Sussex, which received 585,000 fine last month, will be contacted Englands higher education regulator has said it is writing to institutions that have transgender equality policies similar to the University of Sussex, which was handed a record 585,000 fine last month for failing to uphold freedom of speech.

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The ABCs of Community College Leadership: What CEOs Need to Know

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. David M. Johnson The allure of a community college presidency lies in the opportunity it affords to effect meaningful change in the lives of our students. The ability to implement strategies, remove barriers, and marshal resources to realize that aspiration is what valorizes the seat. And those who approach the work any differently rarely enjoy prolonged or notable success.

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Adapting TNE to student needs key, say stakeholders

The PIE News

The PIE News , in partnership with Oxford International Education Group (OIEG) and Studyportals , hosted a briefing where panelists explored university strategies, government collaboration, and financial sustainability for a successful TNE model. As international universities compete to establish TNE partnerships in India, the University of Southampton stands out, with its Delhi branch campus set to open in August 2025.

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Young people from deprived areas can’t afford to consider university

Wonkhe

Teachers and parents in the areas where less young people go to university agree that the cost of study is a huge problem.

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The Power of User-Generated Content and Authentic Storytelling in Education Marketing

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

Reading Time: 9 minutes Todays schools need to get creative to promote their programs in a way that resonates with prospects. To spur action from your audience, you need to build trust, create engagement, and foster an emotional connection. How do you do that with so many other schools competing for the spotlight? One of the most effective strategies for making a strong impression on your audience is combining user-generated content and authentic storytelling.

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AERA Names Dr. Tabbye Chavous as New Executive Director

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Tabbye M. Chavous The American Educational Research Association (AERA) announced Monday that Dr. Tabbye M. Chavous will become its new executive director, effective August 11, 2025, replacing Dr. Felice J. Levine who has led the organization since 2002. Chavous, currently vice provost for equity and inclusion and chief diversity officer at the University of Michigan, brings more than 25 years of experience as a scholar, researcher, and academic administrator to the position.

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Florida House proposal could cut college grants for 22,000 students

Higher Ed Dive

Under the chamber’s proposed FY26 budget, 15 private colleges would lose eligibility for a popular grant program, one association said.

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New Zealand eyes new markets as it strives to double education exports

The PIE News

Amanda Malu stepped into her role as chief executive of Education New Zealand (ENZ) in October 2024, marking a return to the education sector. Its nice to be back, she says, reflecting on her past experiences, which include senior marketing roles at the Tertiary Education Commission and within the vocational education sector. Before rejoining the industry, Malu broadened her leadership portfolio in public service, serving as deputy chief executive for service delivery at ACC and, prior to that,

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This is what greater collaboration between further and higher education in England should look like

Wonkhe

Place-based partnerships between FE and HE must be deep and equitable if they are to be sustainable, argues Sam Parrett

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Lunchtime Reading: Will having more male teachers as role models solve ‘the boy question’?

HEPI

Mark Roberts is an English teacher and Director of Research at Carrickfergus Grammar School. He is the author of several books, including Boys Dont Try? and The Boy Question, both published by Routledge. Spurred on by the huge response to the TV series Adolescence, Bridget Phillipson MP, Secretary of State for Education, has this week called for more male teachers to act as role models for disaffected boys.

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Breaking Barriers: The Struggle for Inclusion on Community College Campuses

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While community colleges play a crucial role in providing accessible and affordable education to diverse student populations, many still struggle to fully accommodate students with disabilities, according to insights from community college students, faculty, and higher education experts. These institutions often attract many students due to their smaller class sizes and affordability, making them a viable option for students with disabilities, according to Dr.

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UC San Diego preps budget for up to a $500M hit from federal cuts

Higher Ed Dive

Citing “unprecedented conditions,” the university’s chancellor said it was freezing hiring and delaying capital projects.

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“Third Mumbai” set to welcome UK, US, Australian campuses

The PIE News

The Maharashtra government is inviting universities to establish campuses in Third Mumbai” a new urban development planned on the outskirts of Navi Mumbai, a planned city in Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The announcement was made by Maharashtra chief minister, Devendra Fadnavis, at a US-India Business Council event in Indias financial capital. We will be creating Edu City in this new Mumbai.

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The power of pre-arrival student questionnaires

Wonkhe

Michelle Morgan and Jonathan Neves introduce a sector-wide pilot of a tool to find out more about students and their expectations before they arrive at university

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Certificates are the only new growth in undergraduate degrees

University Business

Students earning certificates led to an increase in the number of undergraduate degrees awarded for the first time in three years. That surge, however, masked a pair of significant drops in higher ed completion rates. While certificates hit record levels, both bachelors degrees and associate degrees declined for the third straight year, according to data released Thursday by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.

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Q&A: UNCF's Ed Smith-Lewis on the UNITE Convening and HBCU Transformation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Ed Smith-Lewis In this exclusive interview with Diverse, Ed Smith-Lewis, Senior Vice President for Strategic Partnerships and the Institute for Capacity Building (ICB) at the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), discusses the history of the Institute, the upcoming UNITE convening, and initiatives designed to strengthen historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

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LGBTQ+ students in Texas weigh leaving their colleges following DEI ban, researchers finds

Higher Ed Dive

While some students have started the process to transfer to colleges outside of the state, others are mulling leaving once they graduate, the report said.

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80% of UK universities miss recruitment forecasts

The PIE News

Universities UK International ( UUKi ) has released partial findings from its International Student Recruitment Survey 2025, which garnered responses from 54 universities. The survey gathered data on actual and forecasted international student enrolments from September 2023 through to January 2026. The findings indicate “continued challenges for the sector,” highlighted Jamie Arrowsmith, UUKi director, in an update to stakeholders.

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You’ll Never Walk Alone: The Power of Showing Up

ACRLog

& remember, loneliness is still time spent with the world. – Ocean Vuong, Night Sky With Exit Wounds 1 Editor’s note: We are pleased to welcome Caelin Ross to the ACRLog team. Caelin is the Performing Arts Librarian at Arizona State University Library. She earned her Master of Science in Library and Information Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

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Morehouse College Unveils AI Teaching Assistants

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

In what is being hailed as a significant technological leap forward, Morehouse College is offering 3D avatars that can stand in for teaching assistants. These humanlike figures can answer student questions 24 hours a day. The school, regarded as a higher education innovator in immersive learning, notes that the artificial intelligence-powered instructors are trained from teachers lectures and course notes.

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Echoing Oz, Moody’s Downgrade Highlights a Tempest in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The recent Moodys downgrade of the 2025 U.S. higher education outlook is not merely a financial tremor; it serves as a chilling echo of the cyclone that swept Dorothy into the tumultuous Land of Oza "tempest of uncertainty" driven by rapid policy shifts and financial pressures, threatening the very foundations of higher education. Moody's current assessment acts as more than a weathervane.

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Avoid these 3 things to ensure accepted students choose you

Higher Ed Dive

Getting admitted students to enroll isn’t just about how tech-savvy you are—it’s about making them feel like they are ready to join your university’s community.

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Greek TNE applications surge under new law

The PIE News

The applications from 11 British, one French and one Cypriot institution were submitted to the Greek Ministry of Education on March 31, after regulatory reform allowing international universities to establish fully accredited branch campuses in Greece. Greek education minister Sophia Zacharaki welcomed the historic reform, which aims to meet the growing demand from Greek students for internationally recognised and accredited university degrees.

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The value of the classroom in building belonging for commuter students

Wonkhe

Kulvinder Singh explores how vital the classroom is for commuter students' belonging in a context of increasing transactional approaches to education.

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Fight Fire with Fire: Harness the Power of AI to Defend Against Advancing Threats

University Business

Register Now Date & Time: Tuesday, May 6that 2 p.m. ET Higher education institutions are battling increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks, including ransomware, data breaches, and the ever-present threat of phishing. Now, generative AI (GenAI) is raising the stakes, enabling even more complex and targeted attacks and a stronger defense. In this webinar, experts in cybersecurity will explore how to harness the power of AI to revolutionize your cybersecurity posture.