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Diversity in the First-year Class at the Ivy Plus Institutions

Higher Ed Data Stories

I'm not sure where to begin on this one, so let's veer off topic a bit. I've decided I'll likely be phasing out Higher Ed Data Stories in the near future as I go into retirement and start my new venture , which is soft launched but not officially open for business. When I do, I'll be posting regularly on my blog over there , but won't be putting everything out on the web for free, as I've been doing on this site.

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Montana State's Dr. Waded Cruzado Makes History as APLU's First Latina President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Montana State University President Waded Cruzado has been named the next president of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), marking a Dr. Waded Cruzado historic appointment as she becomes the first Latina to lead the organization. Cruzado, who will assume the role on July 1, brings a deeply personal connection to the land-grant university mission, having begun her higher education journey as a first-generation college student at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagez.

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Misrepresentations by OPMs could land colleges in trouble, Education Department says

Higher Ed Dive

Higher education institutions could lose access to financial aid or face penalties if their external service providers mislead students, new guidance says.

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Asking students about the challenges they face

Wonkhe

Lee Dibben, Liz Gloyn, Zena Kamash and Emilio Zucchetti explain how engaging with students who are neurodivergent or living with a mental health condition can identify simple and effective interventions

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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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University of the Arts unloads 2 buildings for $10.3M in auctions

Higher Ed Dive

The nonprofit Curtis Institute of Music beat out a local real estate developer and Temple University for one of the shuttered arts college’s iconic buildings.

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Being Genuine in the Classroom 

Faculty Focus

A few weeks ago, I went to my daughters open house at her high school and had a chance to meet her teachers. One teacher stood out to me from what he said about wanting to be genuine with his students as much as possible because that would create a more effective learning environment for them. At first, it seemed like such a strange thing to say. How could he not be genuine with them?

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Despite being global leader, UK cannot afford to rest on its laurels in digital, AI and green skills

HEPI

By Matteo Quacquarelli, Vice President of Strategy and Analytics at QS Quacquarelli Symonds. Across the globe, economies are grappling with skills and talent challenges. From talent saturation to workforce reskilling, each country is facing its own unique issues as it prepares for the evolution of the digital age. The QS World Future Skills Index , just launched, offers a detailed breakdown of the globes higher education systems, their links with industries and how countries are preparing for th

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Podcast: Free speech, uni finances, regional inequality

Wonkhe

This week on the podcast Jim, Mack and team are on a bus around the Visegrad countries where theyve been exploring student experience, representation and rights

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Webster University touts financial turnaround

Higher Ed Dive

A year and a half ago, the private Missouri institution’s sustainability was in doubt. But enrollment increases have led to steep improvements in its finances.

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Q&A: Modern Projectors Offer Immersive Learning Opportunities Across Campus

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

As senior product manager at Epson America, Ramzi Shakra oversees product strategy for the companys large-venue projectors and apps. With a lifelong interest in product design, he calls on a strong technical knowledge as he manages the rollouts, marketing strategies and product roadmaps for one of Epsons core product areas. Through advances in lensing and Epsons core technology, projectors can now deliver an immersive and engaging experience to higher education students and faculty, whether they

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Understanding the Social Change Model of Leadership (SCM): Igniting Students’ Academic Development P

The article addresses the Social Change Model of Leadership Development. It elucidates the SMC background, key assumptions, and the main pillars of the model to form a a change agent who could be helpful with institutional in-service delivery.

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Higher Ed Is Not a Public Good

Inside Higher Ed

But it could be, Jonathan Gyurko writes. When 85,000 Cornhuskers all wear red on game day, its easy to think of college as something larger than students and professors, classes, research and extracurriculars. Berkeley, Penn State and Michigan each have hundreds of thousands of online followers. Tar Heel nation is, after all, a nation. But wearing college on our chests does not a polity make.

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The New Reality of College Planning:  Why Personalization Matters More Than Ever

Helix Education

College planning has become far more complex than filling out forms and writing essays. RNLs research reveals a striking truth: Today’s students are overwhelmed, skeptical, and craving personalized guidance more than ever before. The modern student’s dilemma Picture this: Seven out of ten high school students find navigating the college application process challenging.

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Texas A&M Pulls Out of Event Rufo Described as ‘Racial Segregation’

Inside Higher Ed

Texas A&M Pulls Out of Event Rufo Described as Racial Segregation Ryan Quinn Thu, 01/16/2025 - 03:00 AM The national conservative activist wrote on social media that a student recruiting conference violates the states DEI ban because it excludes whites and Asians. Governor Abbott then threatened to fire the A&M president.

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Ceremony celebrates xučyun ruwway, UC Berkeley’s newest housing for graduate students

The Berkeley Blog

Indigenous leaders, campus representatives and Albany's mayor honored steps taken to repair relationships between Berkeley and Indigenous people. The post Ceremony celebrates xuyun ruwway, UC Berkeley’s newest housing for graduate students appeared first on Berkeley News.

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SUNY Will Teach Students to ‘Ethically Use AI’

Inside Higher Ed

SUNY Will Teach Students to Ethically Use AI Johanna Alonso Thu, 01/16/2025 - 03:00 AM As part of its existing information literacy general education requirement, students will now study the ethical dimensions of the technology.

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Is the Bay Area prepared for major wildfires?

The Berkeley Blog

A UC Berkeley-led team is using computer simulations to stress-test the regions disaster preparedness and creating virtual games to educate the public about wildfire safety. The post Is the Bay Area prepared for major wildfires? appeared first on Berkeley News.

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What Could an Ex-President’s Exit Package Pay For?

Inside Higher Ed

What Could an Ex-Presidents Exit Package Pay For? Josh Moody Thu, 01/16/2025 - 03:00 AM Western New Mexico University president Joseph Shepard received a lucrative payout when he resigned amid controversy. Heres how it stacks up to other budget items at the college.

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Brenda Eskenazi: An environmental epidemiologist’s journey from Woodstock to America’s salad bowl

The Berkeley Blog

Eskenazis research has taken her all over the world, producing groundbreaking studies on numerous health hazards.

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New York Governor Proposes Free Community College

Inside Higher Ed

During her State of the State address on Tuesday, New York governor Kathy Hochul announced a plan to make community college tuition-free for residents pursuing associate degrees in certain high-demand fields.

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The Andromeda galaxy struts its stuff

The Berkeley Blog

The Hubble Space Telescope completes a high-resolution portrait of our galaxy's gorgeous neighbor. The post The Andromeda galaxy struts its stuff appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Louisiana Colleges Spend Just a Fraction of the Budget on DEI

Inside Higher Ed

Louisianas public colleges and universities spend only 0.1 percent of the states higher ed budget on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, according to an analysis from The Louisiana Illuminator.

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Mission-Driven Innovation in Online Education

Caylor Solutions

There is a huge need for innovation in online education. Kingswood University shows us a mission-driven approach. The post Mission-Driven Innovation in Online Education appeared first on Caylor Solutions.

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Illinois Launches Transfer Admission Guarantee

Inside Higher Ed

Students who graduated from an Illinois high school, no matter where theyre currently enrolled, will soon be guaranteed transfer admission to any University of Illinois system institutionincluding the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, which has a regular acceptance rate below 50percent.

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Being Genuine in the Classroom 

Faculty Focus

A few weeks ago, I went to my daughters open house at her high school and had a chance to meet her teachers. One teacher stood out to me from what he said about wanting to be genuine with his students as much as possible because that would create a more effective learning environment for them. At first, it seemed like such a strange thing to say. How could he not be genuine with them?

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New Guidance Released for Colleges and Third-Party Servicers

Inside Higher Ed

Colleges are responsible for any false, misleading, or inaccurate information that their contractors provide to students, the Education Department said Wednesday.

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Mentorship Matters: Cultivating Mentor-Mentee Connections

Educause

To celebrate National Mentoring Month, we discuss the transformative power of mentorship in higher education, exploring the qualities and impact of a successful mentor-mentee relationship, and the value of both formal and informal guidance.

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Impacting the Environment - Dr. Majid Bagheri

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty: Try to engage minorities in cutting-edge environmental research. Career mentors: Dr. Joel Burken, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Dr. Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University Education: BSc., Civil Engineering (construction), Technical and Vocational University, Kermanshah, Iran; Msc., Civil and Environmental Engineering, K.N.

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Biden Administration Wipes Out Debts for 261,000 Former Ashford U Students

Inside Higher Ed

The Education Department is discharging any remaining loans for more than 260,000 borrowers who attended Ashford University and will move to bar a key executive at Ashfords former parent company from the federal financial aid system, the agency

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Impacting the Environment - Dr. Majid Bagheri

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty: Try to engage minorities in cutting-edge environmental research. Career mentors: Dr. Joel Burken, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Dr. Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University Education: BSc., Civil Engineering (construction), Technical and Vocational University, Kermanshah, Iran; Msc., Civil and Environmental Engineering, K.N.

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GEMS Education set to open $100m school in Dubai

The PIE News

The purpose-built English curriculum school will be located in Sports City, Dubai, and will boast an olympic-size swimming pool and a football pitch that doubles as a helipad. Fees at the new school will range from AED116,000 (USD 31,500) to AED206,000 (USD 56,000). We believe in empowering the next generation to shape a better world. GEMS School of Research and Innovation is a testament to our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional education based on our 65 years of experience,”

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The Grittiness of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is often celebrated for his soaring oratory and visionary leadership, the grit that was displayed by him and many others in the civil Dr. Marcus Bright rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s is equally significant. This grittiness is worthy of study and emulation and offers vital lessons for contemporary struggles for progress including contending against attacks on expanding access and opportunity in higher education.

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AACSB strengthens business ties with Arab universities 

The PIE News

This agreement with AACSB, one of the most important international accreditation institutions, is part of the Association’s vision to develop academic excellence, improve the efficiency of Arab educational institutions, and enhance their competitiveness, said AArU secretary general Dr. Amr Ezzat Salama. The collaboration aims to pilot cooperation between and AArU, exploring the opportunity for members of AArU to become associate members of AACSB.

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American Indian College Fund Hosts Webinar on Native Higher Education Access and Success Strategies

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Experts gathered during a webinar on Wednesday hosted by the College Fund in partnership with the Brookings Institution and the Institute of Higher Education Dr. Leander McDonald Policy to delve into the findings of a new report that sheds light on enrollment trends and outlines strategies to boost Native American success in higher education. The report, Native Higher Education Success Strategies: Strengthening Policies, Respecting Tribal Sovereignty, and Leveraging Data to Address the Decline i

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Indian delegation to New Zealand strengthens international ties

The PIE News

Led by Kshitij Garg, founder of Estero Education Services a New Zealand -based company promoting the country’s institutions to prospective students in early December the delegation connected with five top universities including: The University of Auckland The University of Canterbury The University of Waikato The University of Otago Victoria University of Wellington.

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Making Higher Education More Affordable: The Role of Financial Aid Strategies

Liaison International

Key Takeaways: Financial aid optimization transforms financial resource allocation into a strategic enrollment tool, aligning affordability for students with institutional goals. By leveraging real-time data and tools like Liaison Othot, institutions can craft tailored financial aid strategies that address individual student needs and enrollment strategies.