HEPI

JANUARY 26, 2025

Broderick , Vice-Chancellor & President at the University of East London. It wasnt so long ago that universities across the UK were rallying to preserve the graduate visa route, a vital lifeline for international students and higher education. By Professor Amanda J. But how effectively are we fulfilling this promise?

Degree

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. Hopeful signs for a future beyond campus food pantries abound.

Advocate

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 8, 2025

The United Negro College Fund announced a comprehensive initiative Tuesday designed to empower Black parents as advocates for increasing the number of Black teachers in America's classrooms, addressing a critical shortage that has far-reaching implications for student success and educational equity.

Advocate

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.

Institution

HEPI

JANUARY 24, 2025

Today’s weekend reading was written by Dr Andrew Woon, Senior Lecturer in Strategic Management at Queen Mary, University of London. Given that universities are not only institutions of learning and development but also the cornerstone of a nations competitive advantage, the impact of AI on education attracts significant attention.

Education

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. In what ways are you prepared to recenter your institution around Black students?

Institution

HEPI

MARCH 8, 2025

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. Yewande Akinola, a Nigerian-born engineer, has advanced sustainable water systems while advocating for diversity.

Academia

University Business

JULY 17, 2025

As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, workflows and human interactions, colleges and universities face a profound question: What is our mission now? We must move from content delivery to human development; from merely teaching students what to learn to empowering them to understand how to learn. Quite the opposite.

Humanities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 30, 2025

Hunt This spring, the three of us proudly earned our doctoral degrees while serving as directors of federally funded TRIO programs in the Office of Academic Opportunity Programs (AOP) at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). Hunt is the director of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) McNair Scholars Program.

Advocate

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 13, 2025

Moreover, given the current socio-political era of anti-DEI, faculty and other university personnel have been losing funding, positions, and operational units that support research and programming that help the most vulnerable student populations to thrive and attain optimal outcomes in higher education and in their personal lives.

Educational Psychology

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

In response, universities and educators strive to create and nurture virtual relationships and communities that foster positive relational school cultures, understanding student behavior within a social context (Manassah, Roderick, and Gregory 2018, 39). It involves designing courses that accommodate diverse learning needs and preferences.

Inclusivity

SRHE

APRIL 30, 2025

by Rebecca Turner, Jennie Winter & Nadine Schaefer Student voice is firmly embedded within the architecture of universities, with multiple mechanisms existing through which we (as educators) can hear, and students can leverage their voice. However, this took considerable time and resulted in many reprioritising their work.

Empower

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Claude Steele emphasizes that the awareness of negative stereotypes alone can hinder performance—a phenomenon acutely experienced by Black males facing biases in schools and universities (Steele & Aronson, 1995). This shift in perception must also extend beyond K-12 education to colleges and universities. 2016) Dr. Ronald W.

Academia

Faculty Focus

APRIL 13, 2025

Consequently, they do not advocate for themselves in academic settings and function best when following rules set by a person of authority. To address this, educators can empower international students to express themselves more freely, by adopting strategies that foster a supportive and less intimidating learning environment.

Environment

Liaison International

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Instead, he advocated for AI-informed engagement. Evolving from Reactive to Proactive Recruitment Cornell also underscored the need for agility in enrollment management, advocating for proactive recruitment strategies that target individuals instead of generic classes.

Recruitment

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 21, 2025

Yet its uncommon to find college basic needs advocates calling for reforms. Education empowers them to understand their experiences and identify opportunities for reform, as seen with UC Berkeleys Underground Scholars Initiative. For returning citizens, the benefits of college extend beyond academics.

Humanities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 11, 2025

If you go to a university and the vice presidents are not very diverse, that’s the president’s fault because they hire all the vice presidents,” Wilcox says. His empowering leadership style encourages his staff to take risks and explore new ideas, resulting in numerous groundbreaking initiatives.” Wilcox has a simple rule. “If

Leadership

The PIE News

JULY 3, 2025

After waiting several hours for my flight, I became a strong advocate for strategic travel planning! Three key factors drive me: empowering clients and partners to achieve their goals; the excitement of navigating an ever-evolving global landscape and deepening the ‘Living Bridge’ between the UK and India.

Advocate

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

To earn the Seal of Excelencia a college or university must demonstrate an intentional, institutional focus on advancing Latino student success by aligning data and practice. Colleges and universities that have received the Seal of Excelencia enroll 17% of Latino students in the U.S. California State University, San Marcos Dr. Ellen J.

Retention

Faculty Focus

MAY 15, 2025

From Curiosity to Campuswide Inquiry The project began in two large general education courses I teach at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: FSHN 101: The Science of Food and FSHN 120: Contemporary Nutrition. Empowering Students as Authors and Analysts One of the most powerful dimensions of this work was who got to tell the story.

Inclusivity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 12, 2025

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.

Education

The PIE News

AUGUST 12, 2025

Best: A trip to Ghana last year while I was still a dean at the University of Leeds. Knowing that today I might start a conversation that empowers a researcher in the global south, or one that diversifies our student body, gets me out of bed. The post Manuel Barcia, University of Bath appeared first on The PIE News.

University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 1, 2025

Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and tireless advocate for civil rights and education equality, died earlier this week at his home in Plains, Georgia. Carter's presidency marked a significant turning point for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Dr. Miguel A. Cardona, U.S.

Education

Faculty Focus

JUNE 8, 2025

If your department lacks such space, advocating for one in or near your department should be a priority. With mentorship and engagement from faculty, learners will be empowered to create inclusive events that help all feel welcome. Every university, regardless of its size, hosts various events each week for its learners.

Environment

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 17, 2024

If Black Lives Matter, so do Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). When I received my acceptance letter to Howard University, I remember feeling excited about what I was about to experience as the first in my family to attend an HBCU. My dream of attending Howard University became my reality.

Empower

Faculty Focus

JUNE 8, 2025

If your department lacks such space, advocating for one in or near your department should be a priority. With mentorship and engagement from faculty, learners will be empowered to create inclusive events that help all feel welcome. Every university, regardless of its size, hosts various events each week for its learners.

Environment

University Business

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Universities must prioritize connection in ways that acknowledge the diversity of their student populations and address the barriers many students face. Most of the time, colleges and universities do not need large-scale reforms but should instead focus on the small and intentional practices that make a big difference.

Guidance

University Business

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

This approach requires thoughtful implementation rooted in human-centric methodologies, ensuring human connections are maintained, and continuously exploring ways to evolve the roles of academic and career advisors into facilitators and advocates, thus enhancing proactive support for students.

Advise

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The HBCU STEM US focuses on exploring and sharing the narratives of HBCUs through convergence research for our benefit and that of the nation, thereby chronicling the tradition of excellence in STEM education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Nelson Pham is a doctoral student at Howard University.

Empower

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

AUGUST 13, 2025

Examples of Great Student Ambassador Programs John Cabot University John Cabot University, an American university in Rome, runs a robust student ambassador program that shows how ambassadors can touch many facets of campus life. And the proof is in the results. When schools and students partner in this way, everyone wins.

Students

Higher Education Inquirer

JUNE 13, 2025

In an era dominated by social media noise, shrinking professional newsrooms, and increasing institutional secrecy, the revival and reinvention of college and university newspapers may be more necessary than ever. At the University of Southern California, The Daily Trojan exposed administrative mismanagement related to sexual assault.

College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 22, 2025

ATLANTA — The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) launched its premier UNITE 2025 conference in this week, drawing over 1,300 attendees from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) nationwide for a transformative four-day gathering focused on advancing institutional excellence and student success.

Advocate

Today's Learner

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The transition from high school life to university life isnt always easy. Taking heed of some of these tried-and-tested tips may help you to enjoy a healthy balance and positive mindset as you navigate university life, which in turn can reduce stress and combat mental health issues.

College

ACPA

JANUARY 31, 2025

Read more about these award recipients below: Name: Kalue Yang Pronouns: She/her Institution and job title: California State University, Fresno | Graduate Intern Advisor What does receiving this award mean to you?: work, I feel deeply called to do better, to ask hard questions, to empower our students to push back against injustices.

Higher Education

Higher Education Inquirer

JANUARY 3, 2025

At its core, its a pedagogy of repression: crushing justice, solidarity and care while deriding critical education and destroying the very tools that empower citizens to resist domination and reclaim the promise of democracy. What is the role of universities in defending democratic ideals when the very notion of democracy is under siege?

Higher Education

Higher Education Inquirer

JUNE 30, 2025

Advocating for transparency, accountability, and value, our content informs and empowers workers and consumers navigating the higher ed system. How Nonprofits Exploit the Tax System, Challenge the Establishment, Peacefully University of Virginia President is Latest Casualt. Michigan House GOP Targets Universities with Endow.

Higher Education

WCET Frontiers

AUGUST 11, 2025

And although much of the plan is out of the purview of higher education, there are a few items that will potentially impact colleges and universities. It also advocates for providing professional development around AI skills for pre-service and in-service teachers, a role that higher education is uniquely qualified to fill.

Policy