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Encouraging Families to Promote Racial Identity and Pride in Black and Other Minoritized Children

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Donna Y. Ford Now more than ever, race has become salient in politics, higher education, P-12, and the workforce, especially in this anti-DEI era. It is not uncommon for Black and other minoritized individuals to have feelings of anxiety about discussions around race, particularly for families (e.g., parents, caregivers, guardians, etc.). Having the talk about racism and bias has been a rite of passage for many Black children and youth in which their parents/caregivers have to discuss the in

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The University of Severance

Academe Blog

BY SILKE-MARIA WEINECK The following is reposted with permission from theMichigan Daily. A few months ago, University [of Michigan] Provost Laurie McCauley banned diversity statements in hiring. Diversity statements, the argument went, imposed inappropriate ideological litmus tests.

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College Application Surge: Underrepresented Students Lead Growth in 2024-25 Admissions Cycle

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

According to Common App's latest "Deadline Update" report released Thursday, college applications for the 2024-25 admissions cycle continue to show strong growth, particularly among underrepresented and first-generation students. The report, which analyzes application data through March 1, 2025, reveals that 1,390,256 distinct first-year applicants submitted a total of 8,535,903 applications to 863 returning Common App member institutionsmarking a 4% increase in applicants and a 6% increase in t

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Highlighting “value” of international students crucial for UK sector

The PIE News

While highlighting that only 10% of the international graduates remain indefinitely in the UK, Rupert Daniels, director, services and skills at the UK’s Department of Business and Trade , shared that international students provide significant economic value, which needs greater public recognition. Look at the positive economic contributions of 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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The Evolving Landscape of Higher Education in America

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

UCLA Graduation As graduates streamed into commencement ceremonies last May, their faces reflected the changing demographics of American higher education. Looking around at my graduating class, its striking to see how many women are here today, observed Maria Chen, who graduated from UCLA. When my mother went to college in the 1990s, she says her classes were split pretty evenly between men and women.

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Beech-side views: A mayoral stamp of approval

The PIE News

On February 27, the great and the good of the UK capital gathered at Imperial College London for the launch of the London Growth Plan marketed as “Londons next reinvention” With a Labour mayor in City Hall and a Labour government in Whitehall, Londons policymakers are seizing the opportunity to show how the UK capital can deliver on Prime Minister Keir Starmers national growth mission, particularly in the context of English devolution.

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4 Ways to Sustainably Cool Higher Education Data Centers

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Sustainably cooling a higher education data center is fraught with challenges. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, data centers alone can use up to 50 times the energy of a similarly sized commercial office building. Unlike hyperscale cloud operators that can finance efficient data centers, many school districts operate with limited budgets.

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Southern States See Mixed Progress in College Affordability, SREB Report Finds

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The South has made strides in college affordability, but significant challenges remain for lower-income students, according to new data released Thursday by the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB). The 2024 College Affordability Profiles show that while the 16-state region has improved overall affordability metrics in recent years, students from families earning less than $30,000 annually still face substantial financial barriers, particularly at four-year institutions.

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Lin Yang, Uoffer Global

The PIE News

Introduce yourself in three words or phrases. Adaptable. Opportunity-driven. Connector. What do you like most about your job? This role has enabled me to develop key skills in market analysis, strategic planning, and international collaboration within the higher education sector. A key strength I have built is the ability to anticipate market changes.

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Women in Leadership: Empowering Change across Generations and Cultures

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

W Dr. Carolyn Carter omen have made remarkable strides in leadership across various fields, forging pathways for mentorship, collaboration, and opportunity. Their growing presence in academia and cultures enables them to harness collective power and create environments where women of all backgrounds feel seen and valued. By embracing their unique strengths, women are transforming leadership into a dynamic force for empowerment and systemic change.

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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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Students face a challenge accessing these basic needs, per research

University Business

A majority of college students have experienced at least one form of basic needs insecurity, such as food or housing, following the expiration of pandemic-era emergency funding.These deficits imperil students’ chances of earning a credential, according to recent findings from The Hope Center, an action-oriented policy institute housed at Temple University that released its annual “Student Basic Needs Survey Report.” “Even though student needs, costs, and concerns have ri

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University shouldn’t just postpone cliff edges for care experienced students

Wonkhe

Sunday Blake argues that higher education providers need a more inclusive and long-term approach to supporting students with social care experience beyond graduation.

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Why a US high school diploma matters: how online private schools empower international students

The PIE News

For international students, access to a premier secondary education plays a huge role in daily life and future opportunities. Given recent changes in global education policies and student visa restrictions, international students presented with the chance to obtain an American high school diploma have a valuable advantage, yet not every student can relocate to the United States.

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Free speech, graduates, student finance

Wonkhe

This week on the podcast free speech tsar Arif Ahmed is back as the government presses ahead with the free speech act - we get across the implications.

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Johns Hopkins Plans for Layoffs Amid $800M Cut to Federal Grants

Inside Higher Ed

Johns Hopkins Plans for Layoffs Amid $800M Cut to Federal Grants kathryn.

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Higher education postcard: Oxford Brookes University

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This weeks card from Hugh Jones postbag reminds us that its shortly the 160th birthday of one of our universities This weeks card from Hugh Jones postbag reminds us that its shortly the 160th birthday of one of our universities

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Students at HBCUs Have Better Mental Health Than Other College Students

Inside Higher Ed

Students at HBCUs Have Better Mental Health Than Other College Students Johanna Alonso Thu, 03/13/2025 - 03:00 AM According to a new study, HBCU students were nine percentage points more likely to report signs of mental flourishing than American college students over all.

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Games and their cheat codes can show universities how to unlock new purpose

Wonkhe

What can board games tell us about the value of higher education and the agency of those who pursue it? Rosie Bryce plays the university card What can board games tell us about the value of higher education and the agency of those who pursue it?

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Mental Health and Financial Barriers Threaten College Student Success (TimelyCare)

Higher Education Inquirer

Seven in 10 students have considered taking a break or dropping out. FORT WORTH, Texas , March 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mental health struggles and financial pressures are jeopardizing college students' ability to complete their education, according to a new study by TimelyCare , higher education's most trusted virtual health and well-being provider, "Many students are slipping through the cracks due to unmet financial, academic, and emotional needs.

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How a University Revenue Strategy Balances Enrollment and Financial Sustainability

Caylor Solutions

Discover how universities can achieve sustainable enrollment growth with a strong university revenue strategy while balancing budgets and maximizing ROI. The post How a University Revenue Strategy Balances Enrollment and Financial Sustainability appeared first on Caylor Solutions.

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Trade School Growth (Validated Insights)

Higher Education Inquirer

[Editor's note: This story is not meant to support attendance at any trade schools or beauty schools. We recommend that all consumers do their homework, consider all viable options, before choosing any institution or field of study.] Validated Insights will release a new, updated report on trade schools, on or about Tuesday, March 18 the quarterly update to the report first published in October.

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A picture is worth a thousand words — unless a college district bans it

FIRE

In an effort to respect Native American remains, the Los Rios Community College District of greater Sacramento has essentially banned faculty and students from displaying images of Native American human remains.

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‘AI-Empowered’ Site Accuses Yale Scholar of Being Part of Terrorist Group

Inside Higher Ed

Yale University suspended an instructor after a news site powered by artificial intelligence accused her of being part of a terrorist group, The New York Times reported.

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Off the Record – A Peer-to-Peer Conversation for CEOs

AACC

Off the Record A Peer-to-Peer Conversation for CEOs We want to hear from you! Please join AACC on March 18, 2025 at 2:00pm ET for Off the Record A Peer-to-Peer Conversation for CEOs What’s on your mind? With all that is going on in Washington, we want to hear from you about the […] The post Off the Record A Peer-to-Peer Conversation for CEOs first appeared on AACC.

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The Coalitions We Need to Defend Open Inquiry

Inside Higher Ed

The Coalitions We Need to Defend Open Inquiry Elizabeth Redden Thu, 03/13/2025 - 03:00 AM Our research shows that silence in the face of anti-DEI laws only serves to compound suppression, Jackie Pedota and Liliana M. Garces write. Byline(s) Jackie Pedota Liliana M.

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Greater width and greater depth: changing higher education in an electronic age

HEPI

Ronald Barnett is( www.ronaldbarnett.co.uk ), Emeritus Professor of Higher Education at the Institute of Education and President of the Philosophy and Theory of Higher Education Society. Chris Husbands latest HEPI blog is fine so far as it goes but, I suggest, it goes neither wide enough nor deep enough. Yes, the world is ch anging, and higher education institutions have to change,butthe analysis of change has to encompass the whole world (have great width ) and also to burrow down into the deep

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The Leadership Skills Presidents Need Right Now: The Key

Inside Higher Ed

As college presidents face increasing scrutiny from state and national lawmakers, building a strong cabinet-level team is critical, according to Jorge Burmicky, assistant professor in education leadership and policy studies in the School of Education at Howard University.

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Computer science degrees: How demand has both reduced and improved

Gray Associates

University Business features Gray DI data on how job market shifts are impacting the demand for computer science degrees. As AI reshapes the workforce, some roles are seeing rapid growth while others face disruption. Explore these trends, the skills employers are prioritizing, and what they mean for the future of tech education.

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3 Questions for Duke’s Quentin Ruiz-Esparza

Inside Higher Ed

3 Questions for Dukes Quentin Ruiz-Esparza joshua.m.kim@d Thu, 03/13/2025 - 03:00 AM A conversation with the director of digital product strategy and design at Duke Learning Innovation and Lifetime Education.

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What’s College Board Been Up To This Week?

Jon Boeckenstedt

I guess the answer depends on whom you ask. You know about the big glitch in the March 8th SAT. Or, because the College Board has not yet publicly acknowledged it, may you don’t. The people at Compass Education posted about it. There have been a few articles about it.

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Columbia On Edge Following ICE’s Arrest of Former Student

Inside Higher Ed

Columbia University remained on edge Wednesday following the Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a green cardholding recent graduate who helped lead the pro-Palestinian protests that roiled the campus last spring.

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Course-Correcting Mid-Semester: A Three Question Feedback Survey

Faculty Focus

When students evaluations are viewed by instructors as a type of formative assessment to be used as a tool for instructional improvement, mid-semester feedback surveys allow instructors to immediately respond to their students needs (Chapman & Joines, 2017; Diamond, 2004). Further, when these changes happen in real-time, students see that their feedback is valued and better understand how it is used (Sojka et al., 2002; Spencer & Schmelkin, 2002).

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Mistral AI Introduces AI-Powered OCR

Campus Technology

French AI startup Mistral AI has launched Mistral OCR, an advanced optical character recognition (OCR) API designed to convert printed and scanned documents into digital files with "unprecedented accuracy.

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A Behind the Scenes Look at Mentorship in Practice

Educause

Mentoring is a powerful, evolving relationship that fosters growth for both the mentor and the mentee. This conversation delves into the practical aspects of mentorship, from initiating connections to navigating participants' needs to learning from every interaction.

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International universities eye Nepal’s high student mobility

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With more than half of its population under the age of 25, Nepal has emerged as one of the highest senders of international students in the world. The potential attracted representatives from 16 universities across major study destinations including the US, UK, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, and Australia to visit the Himalayan country as part of a delegation led by Acumen under its Nepal Rising initiative.