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From Small-Town Roots to National Honor: SC Native Receives State's Highest Award

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

From the small town of Lyman, South Carolina, Dr. James L. Moores journey to success is one he attributes to the steadfast support of his mother and the historical Dr. James L. Moore III trailblazers whose influence shaped his path to distinction. On Saturday, Jan. 25, Moorea Distinguished Professor of Urban Education at The Ohio State University (OSU) and executive director of the Todd Anthony Bell National Resource Centerwas awarded the Order of the Palmetto South Carolinas highest civilian ho

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Exporting Degrees, Importing Responsibility: Rethinking Careers Support for International Graduates

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By Professor Amanda J. 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. When the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) concluded there was no significant abuse of the pathway and recognised its immense value, the sector exhaled a collective sigh of relief.

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Working to Keep Minoritized Students Safe - Dr. Kaleb Briscoe

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title: Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education, University of Oklahoma Age: 38 Education: B.S., Business Marketing, Albany State University; MBA., Albany State University; M.S., Student Affairs and Higher Education, Indiana State University; Ph.D., Educational Leadership and Higher Education, University of NebraskaLincoln Career mentors: Dr.

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Anatomy of a higher education merger – City St George’s University

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Debbie McVitty goes behind the scenes of the recent merger of City University of London and St George's University to find out what others can learn Debbie McVitty goes behind the scenes of the recent merger of City, University of London and St George's University

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Navigating Higher Ed’s Tech & Budget Crunch: Yes, You Can Survive

As Higher Ed institutions continue struggling with budget constraints and enrollment pressures, making smart decisions about technology is crucial. How do institutions enhance data security, optimize their tech stack and engage students effectively…all while managing limited resources? Bret Ingerman, former Vice President for Information Technology at Tallahassee State College, digs into these conundrums, exploring how Pathify offers solutions to enhance student engagement while giving instituti

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A Wicked Perspective: Faculty and Leadership in Academia

Faculty Focus

I remember seeing the musical Wicked while finishing my doctoral studies. The experience was so impactful that it led me to change my dissertation topic to focus on the idea of perspective. In just two and a half hours, the Wicked Witch of the West, a figure who epitomized evil in my childhood, was transformed into a reluctant hero. Fast forward 16 years, and I recently watched the new Wicked movie, which once again made me reflect on the nuances of perception.

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An early look at 2023–24 financial returns shows providers working hard to balance the books

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Our first glimpse of sector finances in 202324 shows evidence of widespread efforts to avoid being in deficit.

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Working to Keep Minoritized Students Safe - Dr. Kaleb Briscoe

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title: Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education, University of Oklahoma Age: 38 Education: B.S., Business Marketing, Albany State University; MBA., Albany State University; M.S., Student Affairs and Higher Education, Indiana State University; Ph.D., Educational Leadership and Higher Education, University of NebraskaLincoln Career mentors: Dr.

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‘He feels empowered’: DeSantis kicks off takeover of second liberal Florida school

The Guardian - Higher Education

Republican governor installs conservatives including self-described anti-feminist to University of West Florida board Floridas rightwing governor, Ron DeSantis, has engineered a second hostile takeover of a liberal-leaning state school, education watchers say, after he installed a number of staunch conservatives to the board of trustees at the University of West Florida (UWF).

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Conference Cancellation Tied to Federal DEI Pause, Not HBCU Status

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Recent reports regarding the cancellation of a virtual conference focused on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Registered Apprenticeships have Dr. Marybeth Gasman mischaracterized the nature of the stoppage. The conference, originally scheduled for January 30, was part of a larger $13 million Department of Labor (DOL) grant administered by Jobs for the Future (JFF), with the Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSI) at Rutgers University, serving as a sub-grantee thr