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The coming decline in high school graduate counts, in 5 charts

Higher Ed Dive

A recent forecast dove deep into the demographics and number of future traditional-aged college prospects. The news wasn’t all bad.

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Degree apprenticeship delivery needs strengthening to realise their potential

Wonkhe

Kat Emms and Josh Patel introduce new research exploring the views of employers, education and training providers and apprentices on the future for degree apprenticeships

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Fostering campus dialogue doesn’t start with silence

Higher Ed Dive

If college leaders fail to address key public events, they leave room for outside voices to fill the vacuum, argues one college president.

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How postdocs get on

Wonkhe

A new paper coming out of the US has got James Coe thinking about postdocs and their contributions

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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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Polarization is battering campuses. Here is how college leaders are fighting back.

Higher Ed Dive

College presidents discussed strategies for constructive debate at the American Association of Colleges and Universities′ annual conference.

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Vickie Cook Champions Microcredentials and AI as Keys to Higher Ed’s Future

MindMax

In a conversation with MindMax CEO Lee Maxey, Vickie Cook, Vice Chancellor for Enrollment and Retention Management at the University of Illinois Springfield, shares her insights on navigating budget constraints, leveraging AI in education, and the critical role of microcredentials in addressing current challenges. Dr. Cook emphasizes the need for universities to tell their story in ways that resonate with legislators, communities, and students, advocating for breaking free from legacy practices

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College Leaders Galvanize to Fight the Anti-DEI ‘Chaos’

Inside Higher Ed

College Leaders Galvanize to Fight the Anti-DEI Chaos Sara Weissman Mon, 01/27/2025 - 03:00 AM Education for All, a grassroots network of mostly community college leaders, is spreading strategies for how to resist anti-DEI bills and rhetoric.

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Scottish collaboration “mission critical” amid recruitment shifts

The PIE News

Some 250 colleagues from 17 universities across Scotland gathered in Glasgow for the 2025 Scottish Universities International Group (SUIG) conference held at the University of Strathclyde’s Technology and Innovation Centre. Key data on Scotland’s international recruitment landscape was shared, and conversations centred on how stakeholders can work together to enhance the success of Brand Scotland.

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Little-Known Network of Higher Ed Institutes Has Roots in Anti–Gay Marriage Fight and Opus Dei

Inside Higher Ed

Little-Known Network of Higher Ed Institutes Has Roots in AntiGay Marriage Fight and Opus Dei Ryan Quinn Mon, 01/27/2025 - 03:00 AM The Foundation for Excellence in Higher Education supports programs based at or near 14 elite universities. Its headquartered at a conservative think tank and funded generously by right-leaning donors. But what are its aims?

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Mercury in retrograde: How UT Dallas tried to roll back student press rights

FIRE

UT Dallas admins fired Gregorio Olivares Gutierrez as editor-in-chief of The Mercury campus newspaper. Now he is leading a new independent student newspaper free from administrative control.

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Texas A&M to Pause Enrollment Growth in Order to ‘Rightsize’

Inside Higher Ed

Texas A&M to Pause Enrollment Growth in Order to Rightsize Katherine Knott Mon, 01/27/2025 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Katherine Knott

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5 Empowering Steps to Adopting a Growth Mindset in Higher Ed Marketing Teams

Caylor Solutions

Adopting a growth mindset can transform your higher ed marketing team. Learn these practical steps that lead to innovation in your school! The post 5 Empowering Steps to Adopting a Growth Mindset in Higher Ed Marketing Teams appeared first on Caylor Solutions.

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Study: Improving STEM Equity With Helpful Syllabus Content

Inside Higher Ed

Study: Improving STEM Equity With Helpful Syllabus Content Ashley Mowreader Mon, 01/27/2025 - 03:00 AM An evaluation of introductory biology syllabi from just under 100 colleges and universities finds the syllabus is often focused primarily on content and less likely to offer evidence-based practices for academic success.

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Dubai’s growing student population fuels TNE expansion

The PIE News

Following the January 15 launch of a new British Council report examining TNE opportunities in the Middle East, delegates of the AACSB MENA conference heard about the growing demand for branch campuses in Dubai. By 2040, were anticipating that we will more than double enrolment in higher education, Nitesh Sughnani, director of university ratings at Dubais Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) told delegates.

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Listening to Learners: What Adult Students Need to Succeed

Inside Higher Ed

Listening to Learners: What Adult Students Need to Succeed Ashley Mowreader Mon, 01/27/2025 - 03:00 AM A webinar shared insights from students 25 and up about what would support their academic and career goals. Staff and faculty training and aligning academic programs with labor market needs are two efforts that could help.

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Cialfo, Explore and Kaaiser unite under new umbrella company

The PIE News

The organisation will serve as the parent company of Cialfo, Explore, and Kaaiser, which are prominent brands within the global education landscape. Aiming to set new benchmarks in innovation and excellence, Manifest wants to empower all stakeholders in the education ecosystem with cutting-edge technology and exemplary service standards, as per a statement by the investment firm.

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Former Jackson State Faculty Senate President Sues University President

Inside Higher Ed

A former Jackson State University Faculty Senate president is suing the institution, its president and the statewide public university system board, alleging wrongful termination.

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OpenAI Unveils 'Operator' AI for Performing Web Tasks

Campus Technology

OpenAI has launched "Operator," an AI agent designed to perform web-based tasks autonomously using its own browser. Currently available as a research preview for Pro users in the United States, the tool aims to automate everyday activities such as filling out forms, ordering groceries, and even creating memes.

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Did the Ivy League Really Break America?

Inside Higher Ed

Did the Ivy League Really Break America? Elizabeth Redden Mon, 01/27/2025 - 03:00 AM Jim Jump doesnt buy David Brookss critique of the meritocracy but writes that his argument merits consideration nevertheless.

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Fidelity Matters: Assessing Anti-Racism/Anti-Oppression in P-12 and Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In our quest for anti-racist academic organizations from preschool to higher education, we have urged educators to develop competencies - dispositions, knowledge, and skills - to put philosophy into practice. Doing so requires reflection assessment to determine commitment and the degree to which change is taking place or has occurred. It is frustrating, to say the least, when we read reports pontificating anti-racism/anti-oppression but fail to witness this in practice.

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Meet the Meta Postdoc

Inside Higher Ed

Meet the Meta Postdoc Elizabeth Redden Mon, 01/27/2025 - 03:00 AM Ivonne Vidal Pizarro highlights two fellowships that prepare postdocs for careers in research-adjacent fields.

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Hoke’s Notes – The Plight of Small Colleges

Edu Alliance Journal

January 27, 2025 It has been two years since I last wrote a blog post for the Edu Alliance Journal. During that time, I took on the role of President/CEO of the American Association of University Administrators (AAUA) and dedicated myself fully to the organization. I set ambitious goals, including: Launching a marketing and branding campaign to elevate AAUA’s visibility, Increasing institutional and individual membership, Establishing a high-profile multi-day conference, and Stabilizing th

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This survey finds new business school graduates question their degree

University Business

Business school graduates feel ill-equipped to succeed at their jobs due to their education, thus motivating employers to look elsewhere to fill positions, a new survey warns. Hult International Business School and Workplace Intelligence, a research agency, contacted to 800 human resource leaders and 800 full-time employees to understand how well individuals are adjusting to working life.

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Berkeley Voices: We learn what to fear. Can we unlearn it?

The Berkeley Blog

Were bombarded with messaging trying to hijack our quick fear responses, says UC Berkeley political scientist Marika Landau-Wells. Brain research could tell us more about how to change our perception of whats dangerous. The post Berkeley Voices: We learn what to fear. Can we unlearn it? appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Choosing a college: 10 most important reasons for students

University Business

Perhaps this won’t come as a surprise to some higher ed leaders: Affordability is not the No. 1 factor for students in applying to or choosing a college. Students are more focused on academic programs, clubs and weather, according to a new survey released today by EAB, a consulting firm. The report is meant to help enrollment leaders not overlook campus characteristics that are most important to potential students, the firm says.

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The Home Office barred me from attending my own graduation

The Guardian - Higher Education

I am an international student and was thrilled to be invited but my visa application was refused I am an international student and completed a masters degree in clinical neuropsychology at the University of Sheffield last year. I saw this achievement as a testament to the inclusivity of global education, and was thrilled to be invited to the graduation ceremony this month.

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The Office for Students needs to walk and chew gum – by Jo Johnson

HEPI

This blog is by Jo Johnson, Executive Chairman of FutureLearn, a Member of the Council of the Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology and a Visiting Professor of Kings College London. He served as Universities and Science Minister under David Cameron, Theresa May and Boris Johnson. Theres plenty to like about the Office for Students proposed new five year strategy , now out for consultation and being debated in Parliament on the 30 January.

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Study Reveals Key Factors Driving Student College Choice in 2025

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A comprehensive new study by education research firm EAB has identified the most influential factors shaping how students choose colleges, with academic program variety, campus safety, and student organizations emerging as the top three drivers of student attraction. The research, analyzing data from U.S. four-year colleges, found that schools offering a wider range of majors see significantly higher student interest, with each additional program contributing to increased application and enrollm

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DAAD’s 2030 strategy pushes Germany as innovation hub

The PIE News

Germany’s largest organisation for international academic cooperation, DAAD, celebrates its centenary this year and views its 2030 strategy as a pivotal opportunity to position German universities within the framework of “foreign science realpolitik” “We are living in an era of profound change, characterised by shifts in the international order and accompanied by major global challenges,” said Joybrato Mukherjee, DAAD president. “This state of change is challe

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AI in Higher Education: Overcoming Challenges and Building the 'Competent Institution'

Campus Technology

Artificial intelligence and the efficiency gains that come with it have the potential to change the current trajectory of many institutions at risk. But the key is to start now.

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Jennifer Chayes reappointed as CDSS dean for five-year term

The Berkeley Blog

UC Berkeley has reappointed Jennifer Chayes, founding dean of the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society (CDSS) to a second five-year term.

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Sharing the load: giving English language professionals a seat at the admissions table

The PIE News

Growing challenges in admissions It is no secret; college and university admissions teams are under increasing pressure to support the success of their international students. While other departments interact with students personally on campus as they walk the path to graduation, admissions staff often only know international students through their application materials transcripts, standardised test scores, essays, and proof of English proficiency.

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Understanding Privacy and Taking Control of Your Data

Educause

Data Privacy Week is January 2731. This curated list of resources can help spark conversations about privacy and the importance of safeguarding personal information in an increasingly digital world.

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OfS with their heads: is Cromwell to blame?

SRHE

by Paul Temple If youve been watching the BBC adaptation of Hilary Mantels Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light, you may like me have been surprised by how little higher education featured in the story. (All right, they couldnt cover every aspect of sixteenth-century English life, but still.) Englands two universities at that time (Scotland of course had four by the end of the sixteenth century) had essential roles as the principal providers of the skilled workforces that expanding commercial, ad

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Google to Invest $1 Billion in AI Startup Anthropic

Campus Technology

Google is reportedly investing more than $1 billion in generative AI startup Anthropic, expanding its stake in one of Silicon Valley's leading artificial intelligence firms, according to a source familiar with the matter.

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Exposing Duchateau's Plagiarism: A Shocking Case of Academic Misconduct at Universite Libre de Bruxelles (Emmanuel Legeard)

Higher Education Inquirer

A Flagrant and Repeated Breach of Academic Ethics (Universit Libre de Bruxelles and European Journal of Applied Physiology) For several years now, Jacques Duchteau and his team at the Universit Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) have sought to misappropriate the 3/7 Method, a strength-training protocol I independently developed more than 20 years ago. Jean-Pierre Egger revealed the method while respecting its intellectual property during seminars and university lectures in 2012.