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Howard University Makes History as First HBCU to Achieve Top Research Status

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a groundbreaking achievement that marks a significant milestone for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Howard University has become the first HBCU to receive the prestigious Research One (R1) Carnegie Classification, placing it among the nation's most elite research institutions.

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President moves: End of the line for this president’s remarkable 25-year career

University Business

Hired Shari Olsen – Northland Community and Technical College (Minn.) Shari Olson, Northland Community College Shari Olsen has been promoted to permanent president of Northland Community College, effective immediately. Gonzalez – Kalamazoo College (Mich.) She has served in the interim since July 2024.

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West Virginia is the latest state to allow concealed guns on campus

University Business

Jim Justice’s signing last Wednesday , permit holders are now allowed to carry concealed guns onto public college and university campuses. More from UB: How 3 universities are reacting to gun violence outside their campuses West Virginia University and Marshall University presidents E.

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Capital Funding Strategies in Higher Education: How Universities Are Solving Infrastructure and Student Housing Challenges: Changing Higher Ed podcast 256 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Brent Miller of HED

The Change Leader, Inc.

As traditional state capital support declines, colleges and universities are turning to new capital funding strategies in higher education to address urgent infrastructure needs and student housing demands. students in robotics to advance mutual research priorities.

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How one small private school will power 50% of its campus with solar energy

University Business

Grinnell College was fueled by the dreams of its students, faculty and trustees when it signed the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment a decade ago. Photo credit: Grinnell College) Grinnell is no stranger to solar power. “Most of the partners were learning as they go.”

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Hurricane Ian leaves Florida campuses flooded and damaged

Inside Higher Ed

Image: Colleges and universities in southwestern and central Florida are assessing damage and evaluating reopening plans in the wake of Hurricane Ian. To my HBCU family, Widespread power outages, flooding, and historic buildings and facilities were left damaged on BCU’s Campus from Hurricane Ian.

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President moves: Leaders cross state lines for new opportunities; 1 steps down

University Business

Whether the president of a state system or a college within, leaders across the country have shifted their focus to new opportunities, sometimes crossing state lines. Charles Welch of the Arkansas State University System is packing his things and moving to D.C. as a first-time president. He begins his position on Dec.