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More colleges are creating homeless liaison roles. Here’s why.

Higher Ed Dive

The workers act as a point person for students experiencing homelessness, helping with everything from applying for financial aid to finding housing.

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International Student's Detention Raises Questions About Visa Policies

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Doukan Gnaydn A University of Minnesota Carlson School of Business graduate student is challenging his detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through a lawsuit that alleges violations of his rights and a lack of transparency in the government's actions. Doukan Gnaydn, 28, a Turkish citizen who previously attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, was detained by plainclothes federal officers outside his St.

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Researchers sue NIH over mass cuts to DEI grants

Higher Ed Dive

Plaintiffs argue that agency leaders “upended NIH’s enviable track record of rigor and excellence, launching a reckless and illegal purge.

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Building a public transport agenda for commuter students

Wonkhe

Joel Dowson explores why collaboration is key to building a transport network that works for commuter students.

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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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Can We Teach Talent? How Mindsets Can Foster Entrepreneurial Success

Faculty Focus

Can we teach entrepreneurship? This is a question that has vexed entrepreneurship scholars for generations, and it still is a question that is relevant today (Klein & Bullock, 2006). The Austrian economist Ludwig Von Mises (1949) who is one of the main precursors of the field, argued that entrepreneurship is neither taught nor learned, for entrepreneurs see the world differently than others, perceiving what others dont, breaking new ground where others are just doing what has been done befor

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HESA has published full student data for 2023–24

Wonkhe

April is late for HESA student data, but David Kernohan is happy to pull out some of the key figures from this year's crop

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Higher education postcard: statuary

Wonkhe

This weeks card from Hugh Jones postbag pokes a stick into a wasps nest This weeks card from Hugh Jones postbag pokes a stick into a wasps nest

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Should College Graduates Be AI Literate?

The Chronicle of Higher Education

More institutions are saying yes. Persuading professors is only the first barrier they face. By Beth McMurtrie More institutions are saying yes. Persuading professors is only the first barrier they face.

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Thirty ways for DfE to deliver the manifesto and raise the standards of teaching

Wonkhe

Some day soon, DfE will need to set out how it's going to deliver on its promise to "raise the standards of teaching" in universities in England.

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Three-quarters of global study decisions determined by cost

The PIE News

International students are increasingly looking for affordable destinations and alternative programs rather than give up on study abroad due to increasing costs, a new ApplyBoard survey has shown. While 77% of surveyed students ranked affordable tuition fees as the most important factor shaping study decisions, only 9% said they planned to defer their studies based on these concerns, according to a recent student survey from ApplyBoard edtech firm.

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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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Podcast: Regret, ABA, provider collapse

Wonkhe

This week on the podcast we discuss new research on student regret, as a report from the University of Bristol reveals that while two-thirds of current undergraduates are happy with their choice of degree, it drops to less than half among recent graduates. Are improved advice and guidance really the answer?

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Volume 1 of CGDSD Magazine is now available!

ACPA

CGDSD Magazine Vol.1 The wait is over! Were thrilled to announce the launch of the first-ever CGDSD Magazine! This issue highlights the power of cross-cultural learning, global collaboration, and the incredible work happening around the world in student development. Dive in, get inspired, and join us in shaping a more connected, globally engaged future.

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Luddite Pedagogy: It’s OK to Ignore AI in Your Teaching

The Chronicle of Higher Education

The case for going 'back to the future' and teaching without technology. By Brad East The case for going "back to the future" and teaching without technology.

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The Future of Higher Ed Marketing Leadership: Why Marketers Must Lead the Narrative

Caylor Solutions

Higher ed marketing leadership means driving the brand narrative. Learn how Ethan Braden empowers marketing teams to lead in higher education. The post The Future of Higher Ed Marketing Leadership: Why Marketers Must Lead the Narrative appeared first on Caylor Solutions.

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Security Firm Identifies Generative AI 'Vishing' Attack

Campus Technology

A new report from Ontinue's Cyber Defense Center has identified a complex, multi-stage cyber attack that leveraged social engineering, remote access tools, and signed binaries to infiltrate and persist within a target network.

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Scholars Share Stories of Losing Federal Grants

Inside Higher Ed

Sixteen researchers across a range disciplines from the biomedical sciences and STEM to education and political science share their experiences of losing research grants and what impact the loss of billions of dollars in federal funding will have on science, public health and education in Inside Higher Ed today.

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Why We Need Nonpartisan Scholarly Associations

The Chronicle of Higher Education

They have limited political muscle and so must use it wisely. By Claire Bond Potter They have limited political muscle and so must use it wisely.

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Improving Transfer Based on Success Stories

Inside Higher Ed

A new transfer playbook, released by the Aspen Institute and the Community College Research Center, offers strategies for improving outcomes for transfer students by examining higher ed institutions with the best records.

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Building Bridges: Enhancing employability through practically-based higher education

HEPI

Katherine Emms (X: @kat_emms ) is Education & Policy Senior Researcher at the Edge Foundation (X: @ukEdge ) In the last few weeks we have heard the worrying news that the number of young people aged 16 to 24 not in education, employment or training (NEET) in the UK is close to one million. This is almost 300,000 higher than the same period in 2021 when the UK was contending with the scarred job market after Covid-19.

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The Incoherent Policy Change Wreaking Havoc on University Research

The Chronicle of Higher Education

The fight over NIH indirect costs has high stakes. By Jason Owen-Smith The fight over NIH indirect costs has high stakes.

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Teaching Veterans Outdoor Entrepreneurship Skills

Inside Higher Ed

Teaching Veterans Outdoor Entrepreneurship Skills Ashley Mowreader Thu, 04/03/2025 - 03:00 AM Paul Smiths College in New York created a credential for military-affiliated students to help them launch an outdoor adventure business.

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How Business Metrics Broke the University

The Chronicle of Higher Education

Bloated bureaucracy fosters disengagement, radicalism, and other ills. By Hollis Robbins Bloated bureaucracy fosters disengagement, radicalism, and other ills.

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Acting Under Secretary Takes Over for Retiring FSA Chief

Inside Higher Ed

The responsibilities of acting under secretary James Bergeron doubled as the Department of Education announced Wednesday that he will not only oversee the regulatory duties related to higher ed but manage the entire Office of Federal Student Aid.

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Associate Professor of Community and Organizational Leadership Studies, Indiana University

Insight Into Diversity

The post Associate Professor of Community and Organizational Leadership Studies, Indiana University appeared first on Insight Into Academia.

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Credit Mobility Transparency

Inside Higher Ed

Credit Mobility Transparency quintina.barne Thu, 04/03/2025 - 03:00 AM Building and maintaining a comprehensive transfer information website to promote completion and credit retention. Byline(s) Alexandra W.

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Free speech in an age of fear: The new system loyalty oaths – First Amendment News 464

FIRE

First Amendment News is a weekly blog and newsletter about free expression issues by Ronald K. L. Collins and is editorially independent from FIRE.

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Can We Teach Talent? How Mindsets Can Foster Entrepreneurial Success

Faculty Focus

Can we teach entrepreneurship? This is a question that has vexed entrepreneurship scholars for generations, and it still is a question that is relevant today (Klein & Bullock, 2006). The Austrian economist Ludwig Von Mises (1949) who is one of the main precursors of the field, argued that entrepreneurship is neither taught nor learned, for entrepreneurs see the world differently than others, perceiving what others dont, breaking new ground where others are just doing what has been done befor

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From Tradition to Transition: Rethinking the Student Experience

Educause

Higher education has deeply ingrained structures that make institutional change difficult. But student success demands a shift in strategic approach. In this conversation, we discuss the historical roots of faculty governance and the need for a reoriented, modernized student-centered model.

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Project Cataloger, Amherst College

Insight Into Diversity

The post Project Cataloger, Amherst College appeared first on Insight Into Academia.

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Kenneth Stern’s Testimony Before US Senate Committee

Academe Blog

BY HANK REICHMAN Kenneth Stern is the director of the Bard Center for the Study of Hate, which works to increase the serious study of human hatred, and ways to combat it.

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Vice President for People and Culture, Ball State University

Insight Into Diversity

The post Vice President for People and Culture, Ball State University appeared first on Insight Into Academia.

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How Maricopa Community Colleges are Leading with Workforce-aligned Bachelor’s Degrees

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Steven Gonzales Community colleges have a reputation for being leaders in workforce training. In the 1940s and 1950s, the GI Bill increased demand for workforce preparation. In a post-pandemic era, the same need persists. Todays learners require affordable pathways to high-demand, high-wage careers. With strong ties to local business and industry, Maricopa Community Colleges are leading the way with industry-aligned bachelors degrees.

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Institutional Research Data Architect, Colorado Mountain College

Insight Into Diversity

The post Institutional Research Data Architect, Colorado Mountain College appeared first on Insight Into Academia.

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University of Illinois System Partners with One Million Degrees to Boost Community College Transfer Rates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The University of Illinois System and nonprofit organization One Million Degrees have announced a new multiyear initiative to increase community college transfer rates, with a particular focus on first-generation and low-income students in Illinois. The pilot program, set to launch in spring 2026, will initially serve 240 students across two cohorts from selected Illinois community colleges.

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Associate Director of Admissions, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Insight Into Diversity

The post Associate Director of Admissions, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine appeared first on Insight Into Academia.