Education Department calls on colleges to stop asking about applicants’ criminal histories
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 1, 2023
The recommendation came in a wide-ranging report about how colleges can better support students who were formerly incarcerated.
Hodson Trust gives parting gift of over $100M to 2 Maryland colleges
Higher Ed Dive
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Hood College and Washington College each received over $50 million, the largest donations in their respective histories, from the now-dissolved trust.
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A Timely History of College Sport
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Thelin’s College Sports: A History. Altschuler and David Wippman consider the challenges of controlling commercialization in their review of Eric A. Moyen and John R.
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Don’t Just Witness History; Seize the Opportunity to Shape It
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
And the stakes couldn’t be higher for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), which for generations have punched above their weight. It has already made history, with an HBCU graduate as the first presidential nominee of either of the two major parties. They serve more economically disenfranchised students than most U.S.
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Preserving HBCU History and Heritage
Insight Into Diversity
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
They will work together to digitize and archive historical records and materials at five historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Once the process is complete, the library will unveil a new digital repository that celebrates the recordings and the history tied to them.
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The Commencement Story and the Rhymes of History
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 31, 2024
In a moment when there has been a chilling effect on (free) speech across college campuses; where protests have been met with militarized responses and no small amount of breathless – bordering on hysterical – media coverage, the commencement address – 2024 – has become fraught with anxiety. near national suicide.” The repeal of Roe v.
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St. Mary’s College of Maryland Receives $4 Million, Largest Gift Commitment in School History
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) has received $4 million, the largest gift commitment in the school’s history. His philanthropy is already impacting the College, having provided a six-figure leadership gift for the LEAD Fund during the quiet phase to help ignite the campaign. The commitment was made by SMCM alum R. Jordan said.
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Unveiling An Accidental Triumph: The Improbable History of American Higher Education
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
OCTOBER 9, 2023
An Accidental Triumph: The Improbable History of American Higher Education tells the unique story about what Americans think of higher education. Dr. Sol Gittleman Gittleman, who is the Alice and Nathan Gantcher University Professor Emeritus, has emerged as one of the nation’s most important interpreters of the history of higher education.
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Chicago Teen Dorothy Jean Tillman II, DBH, Makes History
Insight Into Diversity
MAY 17, 2024
On May 6, 2024, Dorothy Jean Tillman II walked across the stage at Arizona State University (ASU), making history as the youngest person in the country to earn a doctoral degree. A Chicago native, Tillman began taking college classes at age 10.
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How the SAT Shaped College Admissions
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
How the SAT Shaped College Admissions Liam Knox Mon, 09/16/2024 - 03:00 AM Author Nicholas Lemann discusses his new book on standardized testing and common misconceptions about the history and future of admissions exams. Byline(s) Liam Knox
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Faculty Lawsuit Over California Community Colleges’ DEI Rules Dismissed
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
A federal district judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by Daymon Johnson, a Bakersfield College history professor, against his college and community college district in which he alleged systemwide rules to ensure employees uphold diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility values chilled his free speech.
Sacramento State Creates Nation's First Black Honors College
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Sacramento State — home to the largest number of Black students within the California State University (CSU) system — is launching what will become the nation’s first-ever Black Honors College. Slated to begin operating in the fall, the honors college will enroll students who have a GPA of 3.5
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Benedict College Names Building After its First Woman President
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 28, 2024
The Benedict College Board of Trustees recently hosted a rededication and naming ceremony for the college’s administration building named in honor of Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis. Artis is the first female and 14th and current president and CEO of the historically Black college and universitiy. Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis A.
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Origins and history of Open College of the Arts
totallyrewired
DECEMBER 9, 2024
13 December 12pm Open Creative Education with Christian Lloyd (Director of Learning at the Open College of the Arts) Christian will discuss the origins and history of Open College of the Arts, including its past and present links with the Open University and its transition from a traditional distance learning offering to a fully online model.
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Undergraduate institutions of doctoral recipients
Higher Ed Data Stories
OCTOBER 4, 2023
It shows the undergraduate college of people who received doctorates in 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2022. So use the controls at top to find colleges by region, by religious affiliation, or by broad Carnegie type. So use the controls at top to find colleges by region, by religious affiliation, or by broad Carnegie type.
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Beyond March: Supporting Women on the Path to the College Presidency
Higher Education Today
APRIL 3, 2024
In the wake of Women’s History Month, it’s a good time to pause and reflect on the significance of our efforts to honor and uplift women. The post Beyond March: Supporting Women on the Path to the College Presidency appeared first on Higher Education Today. We know the numbers. We know the numbers.
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Paul Quinn College to Create an Innovative Housing Model and a Mixed-Use Community
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Jakes Foundation (TDJF), in partnership with Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC), Paul Quinn College (PQC) is looking to create an innovative housing model, accompanied by a mixed-use community on their Dallas campus. PQC is the only minority-serving, federally recognized Work College in the nation. Sorrell, President of Paul Quinn College. “We
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Cambridge college unmasks alumnae who were Bletchley Park codebreakers
The Guardian - Higher Education
MARCH 17, 2024
Names of 77 ex-students of women-only Newnham College who worked at Bletchley Park are revealed for first time They worked day and night during the second world war, deciphering Nazi messages, breaking Enigma codes and analysing top-secret military documents. Continue reading.
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Two Maryland Community College Faculty Unions Recognized
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
New faculty unions at Howard Community College and Frederick Community College have been certified and recognized, with full-time faculty recognized as AFT-Maryland members, Maryland Matters reported. Members said they unionized to address issues such as increasing workloads and inadequate compensation.
Roanoke College to Launch Cannabis Studies Program
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Roanoke College students will soon get the opportunity to learn and even earn a degree in cannabis studies, after approval from school faculty. Dr. DB Poli This will make Roanoke College the first college in Virginia to offer a four-year degree in the field of cannabis studies, according to the school. According to U.S.
After Sparking a Mass Resignation of Nursing Professors, This College President Resigned, Too
The Chronicle of Higher Education
JULY 15, 2024
Easton abruptly announced his departure as head of Dickinson State University, capping a long history of friction with faculty members. By Megan Zahneis Illustration by The Chronicle; Photos courtesy of Dickinson State University Stephen D.
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College Board Updates AP African American Studies Course
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 6, 2023
The College Board has released a revised framework of its African American studies Advanced Placement (AP) course, a course that has received plenty of criticism from both advocates and critics this year. The previous version was released in early February 2023 after building on a pilot program the College Board had implemented in select U.S.
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Sac State Receives Funding for Nation’s First Black Honors College
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 23, 2024
The California State University has allocated $250,000 in one-time funding that will be used to support Sacramento State’s new Black Honors College. Dr. Luke Wood The funds will be used to help support the school's Black Honors College. It is designed for students who are interested in Black history, life, and culture.
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Oden Assumes Historic Appointment at Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 4, 2024
Racquel Oden is the first woman in Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s 37-year history to assume the role of Board Chair, announced the organization, which was founded in 1987 by Dr. N. Racquel Oden Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Inc. Joyce Payne as a bastion of support for Black students seeking higher education.
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Should African Americans Trust the College Board with African American Studies?
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
The College Board's decision to revise its African American Studies curriculum has come under fire from many who argue that the changes are motivated by political pressure rather than pedagogical considerations. However, David Coleman, head of The College Board, insists that the changes were not due to political pressure. principles."
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Spelman College Announces President’s Official Resignation
Insight Into Diversity
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Spelman College announced the end of Helene Gayle’s two-year tenure as the college’s 11th president. The college has not disclosed the reasons behind her absence or departure. Brewer, a Spelman graduate with a degree in chemistry, expressed her commitment to the college during this pivotal period. “I
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Pharr Selected to Lead Pitt Community College
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JULY 22, 2024
Pharr has been named president of Pitt Community College (PCC). Dr. Maria Pharr “I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as next president of Pitt Community College and look forward to contributing to the college’s legacy of leadership excellence,” said Pharr. Pharr starts the role Aug.
Spelman College Receives Largest Single Gift to HBCU
Insight Into Diversity
JANUARY 18, 2024
Spelman College, a private women’s liberal arts college in Atlanta, has received the largest single donation ever awarded to an HBCU (historically Black college or university). We are invigorated and inspired by this incredible act of generosity,” said Helene Gayle, president of Spelman College.
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Colby College Residence Halls Named After Four Alumnae
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 23, 2024
Colby College has named four residence halls honoring four prominent alumnae. The Carol Swann-Daniels House is one of the four Colby College residence halls named after trailblazing alumnae. Jacqueline Núñez, ’61, advocated for the college to enact a non-discrimination clause before it became standard in higher education.
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Police Ratchet Up Use of Force on Campus Protesters
Inside Higher Ed
APRIL 26, 2024
Police Ratchet Up Use of Force on Campus Protesters Katherine Knott Fri, 04/26/2024 - 03:00 AM As colleges turn to police to suppress pro-Palestinian demonstrators, some are calling for the National Guard. Experts say history should be a warning. Byline(s) Jessica Blake Katherine Knott
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Northwestern College in Oak Lawn announces sudden closure after 122 years
University Business
JULY 8, 2024
South suburban Oak Lawn’s more than century-old Northwestern College, formerly known as Northwestern Business College, permanently closed its doors on Saturday, according to a notice posted on its website. The post Northwestern College in Oak Lawn announces sudden closure after 122 years appeared first on University Business.
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More Indian universities accept SAT as College Board expands
The PIE News
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Rushi Sheth, Vice President (International), College Board, highlighted the importance of expanding opportunities for Indian students. The College Board recently hosted the India Global Higher Education Alliance Forum 2024 in New Delhi, which focused on ensuring successful student transitions to higher education, aimed at Indian institutions.
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Our Advice for Making College Campuses Ready for Diverse Student Populations
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
AUGUST 5, 2024
Colleges typically use a variety of assessments such as standardized tests, essays, and GPA to determine a student's readiness for life in academia. When students from diverse backgrounds step onto campus, they are not just seeking a college degree. The decision to attend college is a transformative journey for a student's life.
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Pushing to No Longer Keep Meredith College a ‘Best-Kept Secret’
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 21, 2024
Jo Allen, the retiring president of Meredith College, enjoys the administrative part of higher ed. Dr. Jo Allen The North Carolina native got her start in a place that, by now, seems very familiar to her, Meredith College. This return etched Allen all the more into the history of Meredith. To me, it felt bigger.”
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$100M Gift Will Build Endowment Pool for 37 HBCUs
Inside Higher Ed
JANUARY 12, 2024
The United Negro College Fund, which represents private historically Black colleges and universities, received $100 million from the Lilly Endowment Inc., The gift is the largest unrestricted private grant in UNCF’s history, according to a press release from the organization.
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Going Boldly: Purposeful Engagement, Critical Thinking, and Success in College
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 6, 2024
For many, that future commences with an anxious summer followed by the start of college. Well before the first college lecture, however, newly enrolled college students should consider a couple questions and a few simple steps that can lower barriers to college success. The who and the what ? and ‘What do I want?’
Dr. Donovan Livingston Returns Home, Merging His Hip Hop Self with His College Advisor Self
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 15, 2024
Donovan Livingston, award-winning educator, spoken word poet, and public speaker, has spent his career in education bridging the gap between his artistic sensibility and commitment to college access, and social justice. “A A lot of my work is grounded in how Hip Hop informs student experiences in college,” Livingston said.
Empowering Community Colleges Through AI: A New Era of Access and Economic Mobility
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
DECEMBER 4, 2024
It is this quality experience that learners courting and attending our community colleges expect to receive, and failure to provide will lead to continuous declines in enrollment and confidence in higher education. These historical progressions made the relationship between college access and inclusiveness symbiotic.
Tribal Colleges and Universities as Conduits for Intellectual and Political Sovereignties
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
However, there is a network of tribally run colleges and universities that are the ongoing extension of those sovereignties as well as key vehicles for continuing to liberate the sovereign potential. Most universities and colleges continue to occupy large land bases and are maintained by taxing those stolen lands.
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ASALH to Host ‘African Americans in the Arts’ Conference
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Marvin Dulaney The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) is set to host its 109th Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh. It includes a plenary on “Place, Politics, and the Future of Black Pittsburgh History” on Sept. 28 plenary will examine how the arts have manifested in Hollywood and Black histories.
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From Spreadsheets to Strategy: Why a CRM is Essential for Community College Recruitment
Liaison International
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Key Takeaways Community colleges face unique recruitment challenges that CRM systems address by streamlining workflows, centralizing data, and improving coordination. For community colleges, CRMs enhance student engagement through personalized, data-driven communication tailored to individual interests and enrollment stages.
Dr. Claudine Gay’s Resignation from the Harvard Presidency Possibly Saved Her Life
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JANUARY 5, 2024
Gay had been widely criticized for her responses alongside two other college presidents, also women, at a congressional hearing on antisemitism, after which, she clarified the institution’s stance. Montague of Volunteer State Community College differ from Gay, the contours and structure are the same. It is a loss.
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College search: What you need to know about parents’ roles
University Business
AUGUST 22, 2024
Consider this: Parents helping with their child’s college search may define “affordability” differently than some higher ed leaders. Perhaps not surprisingly, parents identified cost as their top college concern, followed closely by two other financial matters: finding scholarships and compiling debt.
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Educating the Next Generation
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 27, 2024
California’s public schools didn’t teach Asian American history to a young Dr. Beth Lew-Williams. Neither did college. history classes that I was taking,” Lew-Williams says. “The history classes that I was taking,” Lew-Williams says. Holding several degrees in history, including a Ph.D.
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