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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Palmer, chair and professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the university. Department of Education. This includes the highest number of doctorates awarded to Black students at any college or university in America. Howard reaching R1 status is phenomenal.

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Unlocking Transparency (US Department of Education)

Higher Education Inquirer

Department of Education (ED or the Department) is taking a big step forward in making education data accessible to stakeholders and researchers. Data is one of the most valuable resources in the digital age, and the U.S.

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The Future of Equitable AI in Higher Education

Insight Into Diversity

As AI (artificial intelligence) continues to reshape industries, Complete College America (CCA) launched its Council on Equitable AI in 2024, a significant move that addresses systemic inequities in higher education. This initiative highlights AI’s growing role in educational settings and its potential to advance student success.

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AI as an Educational Ally: Innovative Strategies for Classroom Integration

Faculty Focus

This allows educators to gain insights from students interactions with these technologies, fostering a deeper understanding of their applications and promoting ethical use. The goal was to prompt deep reflection on AIs implications, not just for themselves but for the future of education across disciplines.

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Earning Our AI Literacy License

Faculty Focus

AI 101 for Teachers: A series of videos, with companion guides, on AI foundations for educators from collaborative partners – Code.org, Educational Testing Service (ETS), International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), and Khan Academy. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology.

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New Jersey Institute of Technology Outreach Efforts Earn It Hispanic-Serving Status

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

New Jersey Institute of Technology has earned the federal distinction of being a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). NJIT’s efforts grew Hispanic undergrad population from 20% to 25% in the fall of 2022, which enabled the university to reach the eligibility threshold for the HSI status that the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S.

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Here is the best 40-year ROI of public college bachelor’s degrees

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Georgia Institute of Technology, University of California-Berkeley, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and New Jersey Institute of Technology were the only public institutions to break the top 10 in fields unrelated to maritime education. Take the UB survey: What kind of event are you excited about?

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