Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 19, 2025

Holmes-Sullivan As a college president, I am often asked the same two questions: Why does college cost so much? Educational accessibility is largely a policy choice and all of us must continue to advocate for greater accessibility of postsecondary education for all. and Is it really worth it? is at an all-time high.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

And he is doing his part as director of policy and advocacy in California at The Institute for College Access and Success (TICAS), an independent, nonprofit research and policy organization. TICAS resonates deeply with me, as financial aid was pivotal in my own college journey,” he says. He says that work, so far, has been fun. “I

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 8, 2025

Milwaukee Area Technical College's inaugural vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion has filed a federal lawsuit against the institution, alleging retaliatory termination after she reported racial and disability discrimination concerns. Martin has since retired, and the college is now led by President Anthony Cruz, who is Hispanic.

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Higher Ed Dive

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

At least 90 of those institutions aren’t requiring the SAT or ACT through fall 2024, according to FairTest, a group advocating for limited use of assessments.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 24, 2024

As her days as president of Mott Community College (MCC) in Flint, Michigan, wind down, Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea is pleased with the impact she and the college have made on the community. I’ve always had this love for trying to help people understand that they can attend college and help them break down the barriers to get there.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 16, 2024

For example, recent moves by states like Florida to limit diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives on college campuses have increased the stakes for social media activism. For Black college students, these tensions manifest in ways that are both personal and political, often distracting from their educational goals.

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MindMax

JANUARY 27, 2025

Dr. Cook emphasizes the need for universities to tell their story in ways that resonate with legislators, communities, and students, advocating for breaking free from legacy practices and innovating despite resource limitations. – Breaking free from legacy practices to embrace innovation.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

As the holidays approach, today’s colleges and universities are increasingly marked by overflowing donation bins containing canned goods collected by every student organization and faculty department to stock the campus food pantry. When students feel hopeful , they are more likely to persist and succeed in school.

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Higher Ed Dive

JANUARY 19, 2024

During a Thursday hearing, NCAA President Charlie Baker advocated for more protections for college athletes entering name, image and likeness deals.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 13, 2025

The South has made strides in college affordability, but significant challenges remain for lower-income students, according to new data released Thursday by the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB). The affordability profiles are designed to help state policymakers evaluate and improve college affordability in their respective states.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 26, 2025

Title: Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education, University of Oklahoma Age: 38 Education: B.S., Briscoe was called in as an expert on the safety of Black students on college campuses and the increasing number of hate crimes committed on campuses.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 1, 2024

College students are paying twice for their education: once in tuition and again with their privacy. It’s our responsibility to advocate for every possible protection to ensure that students are not forced to trade their privacy for their education.” Titled “ Paying Twice to Learn?

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Higher Ed Dive

JUNE 29, 2023

The opinion issued Thursday was unsurprising for college access advocates who had nonetheless urged the high court to keep with decades of precedent.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Eight community college students from across the globe have been named 2025 DREAM Scholars by Achieving the Dream (ATD), marking a diverse cohort that Dr. Karen A. Stout includes representatives from a Tribal College, South Africa's Siyaphumelela Network, and the Gateway to College program.

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Higher Ed Dive

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The colleges’ presidents had refused to say that advocating for the genocide of Jewish people violated campus rules.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 16, 2025

Cruzado, who will assume the role on July 1, brings a deeply personal connection to the land-grant university mission, having begun her higher education journey as a first-generation college student at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagez. APLU is a champion of that message."

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

As mental health becomes a growing key issue for many, college students are stepping up, not only as advocates for their own well-being but also as catalysts for change within their own communities. of students believe their college acknowledges the impact of mental health on campus, only 60.9% she said. "We While 72.3%

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Her work around students’ basic needs, supporting undocumented and mixed-status students, and achieving social justice through focused racial equity efforts has made her a rising star in community college leadership. Within Peralta, I see a wealth of brilliance and remarkable progress happening at the colleges and across the district.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Education advocates and immigration policy experts are warning of significant economic, and workforce impacts following Florida's decision to rescind in-state tuition waivers for undocumented students who graduated from Florida high schools.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 28, 2024

United Negro College Fund (UNCF) recognized Maryland Governor Wes Moore for his support of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and for being a champion for educational equity. Dr. Michael Lomax, president and CEO of United Negro College Fund (UNCF), presents award to Maryland Governor Wes Moore.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

A bill that would have directed the University of California, California State University and state community colleges to hire undocumented students for campus jobs was vetoed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom. We remain committed to ensuring California leads the way in providing equal opportunity for all students across the state.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 2, 2024

By ensuring that every child has access to high-quality early learning experiences, higher education institutions would be advocating for investing in a pipeline of well-prepared, motivated students who are more likely to succeed in their academic pursuits. This epitomizes the far-reaching consequences of unaddressed childcare challenges.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

By providing dedicated funding, we empower institutions to create environments where Black students feel supported, valued, and prepared for successful careers beyond college. How do you move from this notion of being an anti-racist college to being a pro-Black college?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 26, 2024

Although the effort has received support generally, some higher ed scholars and advocates have levied some criticisms and concerns about it. Cementing the program into law will make the existence of the higher ed support effort less uncertain, said Dr. Jhenai Chandler, senior director of college completion policy at TICAS.

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IHEP

MARCH 4, 2025

These include the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) and its longitudinal follow-up study of the outcomes of first-time college students, the Beginning Postsecondary Study (BPS). Which Students Have the Most Difficulty Paying for College? How do Students Cover College Affordability Gaps?

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Insight Into Diversity

DECEMBER 18, 2024

A bold new proposal suggests combining Californias community colleges, California State University (CSU), and University of California (UC) systems into a unified institution: California University. The report emphasizes the need for a statewide coordinating board to improve efficiency, accountability, and data sharing.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 3, 2024

“When I first met with my advisor, I was excited to dive into my program,” says Maria, a first-generation community college student. But when I realized there was no pre-college math course to take, I panicked. As Black community college presidents leading this work in California, these challenges are personal to us.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 20, 2024

An assistant professor of practice in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy at the University of Texas (UT) at Austin, Leach has spent more than 35 years in higher education, working with hundreds of community college professionals to learn and spread best practices across the globe. That’s what I’ll miss the most.”

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Insight Into Diversity

JANUARY 7, 2025

There are clear reasons for these high rates of mental health concerns, but colleges have the opportunity to take purposeful, strategic actions to help alleviate them. One result was the establishment of a standing Committee on Graduate Student Mental Health and WellBeing, which launched the Well-Being Advocate Program.

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Insight Into Diversity

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The lawsuit was filed by Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA), the same group behind the Supreme Court case that struck down race-based affirmative action in college admissions last year. Advocates for the academy, including the Legal Defense Fund, hailed the ruling.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Poussaint wasn't just an advocate he was a strategist who understood that sustainable change required systemic interventions," said Dr. Marcus Williams, a 1988 HMS graduate and one of Poussaint's former mentees. Dr. George Q. A childhood bout with rheumatic fever that left him hospitalized for months first sparked his interest in medicine.

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Inside Higher Ed

JUNE 24, 2024

The latest Title VI resolution agreement sheds light on how colleges are being asked to handle complaints about online speech. First Amendment advocates are concerned about the implications.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

In higher education, these legislative attacks have led to a decline in Black and Latino student enrollment at selective colleges and universities and have prompted institutions to abandon their commitment to equity. But can higher education leadership muster the political will to stand firm for equity?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 27, 2025

As their numbers have surged to over 600 institutions, representing 20% of all colleges and universities nationwide, HSIs now enroll and advise two-thirds of all Latino undergraduates. Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) play a vital role in advancing educational opportunities for Latine students across the United States.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Gaby Pacheco TheDream.US, the nation's largest college and career success program for undocumented immigrant students, has released its 10-year impact report , highlighting remarkable achievements despite significant challenges faced by Dreamers across the United States. has enrolled 11,000 students in close to 80 Partner Colleges.

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The PIE News

JANUARY 13, 2025

London Higher is the umbrella body of almost 50 universities and higher educational colleges across London, acting as an advocate for the sector in the Greater London region. We are pleased to be able to launch this second phase of the campaign at a time when our universities need it the most, said London Higher CEO Diana Beech.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Instead, we must consider the individual students who come to us for support and ask ourselves, “how can I advocate for them to thrive in academic and professional spaces so that without me, they will still have the fuel to drive their own lifeline?” Should you advocate for them, with them, or behind the scenes?

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