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Wales doubles down on welcoming international students

The PIE News

Wales has a proud history of internationalism. It has long been a strong global citizen, building bonds with communities and nations. Our tertiary education sector has a notable heritage of raising Waless voice on the global stage and welcoming the world to Wales. Building on this, Universities Wales has published a report calling for a comprehensive strategy for international education and research for Wales.

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Gender gaps in certain STEM majors are widening — but not everywhere

Higher Ed Dive

Growing divides in physics and other fields at less selective colleges may be troubling for institutions hoping to graduate students into high-paying careers.

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Three things we learned from international students at The PIE Live Europe 2025

The PIE News

This highly anticipated session welcomed international students from across the UK to London, providing them with a platform to speak truth to power. Speaking to a diverse group of stakeholders including university representatives, policymakers, agents, and service providers students shared candid insights into their experiences: what worked, what didnt, and what needs to change to improve the journey for future cohorts.

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Black Community Colleges Received $2.7 Billion in COVID Relief Funding, Joint Center Study Finds

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Historically Black and Predominantly Black community colleges across the South received an unprecedented $2.7 billion in federal pandemic relief funding, according to a new study released Wednesday by the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies. The report, Equity and Emergency: COVID-19 Relief Funding at Historically and Predominantly Black Community Colleges in the South, examines how 39 institutions across 10 Southern states utilized Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) allo

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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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UAE streamlines accreditation process for HEIs in Dubai

The PIE News

A Memorandum of Understanding between the United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has been signed in a bid to make it easier for higher education institutions to be granted a license to open campuses in Dubai. The move comes as the UEA looks to elevate its higher education sector and boost its global competitiveness.

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Heat networks could help institutions meet net zero targets

Wonkhe

Construction of heat networks is gathering momentum Nick Helm and Adam Hulme consider an exciting opportunity for education institutions to unlock environmental benefits and lower costs

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What women experience in the university estates professions

Wonkhe

AUDE executive director Jane White introduces a report that lifts the lid on the lived experience of women in university estates departments

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Why Removing Technical Debt Is Important to Higher Ed Cybersecurity

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Enterprises in all industries have legacy applications and outdated infrastructure, but higher education institutions often accrue technical debt because they tend to delay technology upgrades or turn to short-term solutions to meet their needs, according to EDUCAUSE. Technical debt is prevalent because budgets are stretched thin and organizations want to maximize their investments, says Scott Ragsdale, senior director of U.S. healthcare, state, local and education sales at Nutanix.

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The Evolution of College Recruitment: What’s Working in 2025

Helix Education

As higher education faces what experts call an “ enrollment cliff ,” with projections showing a potential 15% decline in traditional college-aged students, institutions are radically re-imagining their recruitment strategies. The latest data from RNL’s 2025 Marketing and Recruitment Practices For Undergraduate Students report reveals fascinating shifts in how different institutions connect with prospective students in this challenging landscape.

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Surviving and thriving in HE professional services

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by GR Evans This blog was first published in the Oxford Magazine No 475 (Eighth Week, Hilary term, 2025) and is reproduced here with permission of the author and the editor. Rachel Reeds short but comprehensive book, Surviving and Thriving in Higher Education Professional Services: a guide to success (Routledge, 2025), is both an instruction manual for the professionals it was written for and an illuminating account of what they do for the academics and students who benefit.

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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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The College Planning Personality Test You Didn’t Know You Needed

Helix Education

How different students navigate college planning Let’s talk about how students really tackle college planning. Forget the stereotypes about Gen Z being glued to their phones or allergic to human interaction. Our latest research reveals something more interesting: there isn’t just one type of college searcher anymore. In our recent research with TeenVoice we identified four distinct personalities in how students approach their college planning, especially when it comes to using AI too

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College degree? Why your first job may matter more

University Business

Dismissing the value of a college degree has become a national pastime. Everyone from Silicon Valley to Capitol Hill is jockeying to land the hardest punch on higher education. Traditionally, a college degree signals someone has the skills to become a high achiever. But in recent years, more employers are questioning the primacy of the four-year degree and are instead searching for ways to hire individuals with specific skills.

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Q&A: Ergonomics Supports Wellness and Classroom Engagement for Gen Z

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

One of the most pressing challenges facing higher education institutions is maintaining and growing enrollment in the face of a declining pool of American high school graduates, a phenomenon known as the enrollment cliff. Another is increasing distrust in higher education at large. In response, colleges and universities are taking a much closer look at the student experience.

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Who Would Win the Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament—Based on Academics?

Inside Higher Ed

Who Would Win the Mens NCAA Basketball TournamentBased on Academics? Johanna Alonso Wed, 03/19/2025 - 03:00 AM The 2025 installment of Inside Higher Ed s annual tradition to see which team would come out on topif the only factor were the NCAAs academic metrics.

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Crafting Compliant Policies and Procedures: Best Practices for Managing Past-Due Student Accounts with Compassion

University Business

Register Now Date & Time: Tuesday, April 15that 2 p.m. ET The need for higher ed to adopt effective policies and procedures surrounding past-due account management is more pressing than everwith heightened scrutiny from The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and a recent national ban on transcript withholdingbut so is the urgency to show compassion towards students with overdue payments.

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Majority of Americans Think College Is Costly but Valuable

Inside Higher Ed

High costs associated with attending college continue to dampen the publics perception of the value of a degree, among both those who dont have a credential and those in pursuit of a degree, according to new data from the Lumina Foundation and Gallup.

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AI in Art and Design Education: new poster

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Thanks to Romain Potier for doing the design – amazing work!

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Judge Orders Education Department to Reinstate Teacher Prep Grants

Inside Higher Ed

A federal judge in Maryland this week ordered the U.S. Department of Education to reinstate numerous grants that support teacher-preparation programs.

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More than 290,000 Liberty University student loan debtors owe more than $8 Billion

Higher Education Inquirer

The Higher Education Inquirer has recently received a Freedom of Information (FOIA) response regarding student loan debt held by former Liberty University students. The FOIA was 25-01939-F.

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Education Department Reinstates 65 Probationary Employees

Inside Higher Ed

The Education Department is reinstating 65 probationary employees who were fired in the last two months, following a court order.

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Let's Talk About the True Cost―and True Value―of a College Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Robin H. Holmes-Sullivan As a college president, I am often asked the same two questions: Why does college cost so much? and Is it really worth it? I usually start my answer with a statistic some find surprising: despite the headlines, post-high school educational attainment in the U.S. is at an all-time high. Just last month, the Lumina Foundation released a report demonstrating that54.9% of working-age adults in the U.S. hold a degree or credentiala 17% increase since 2008.

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Americans Demand Greater Accountability in Higher Education, Survey Shows

Inside Higher Ed

American voters on both sides of the political aisle are hungry for more transparency and accountability in higher education, according to a new survey from Arnold Ventures.

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Federal Administration Pauses $175M in Funding to UPenn Amid Transgender Athlete Policy Dispute

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The University of Pennsylvania is facing significant financial implications as the federal government halts $175 million in funding over policies regarding transgender student-athletes, raising concerns about academic freedom and institutional autonomy in higher education. The White House announced the funding pause Wednesday in a statement that characterized the university's policies as forcing women to compete with men in sports.

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U of Utah Receives $75M for a New Medical Campus

Inside Higher Ed

The University of Utah has received a $75million gift for the construction of an 800,000-square-foot hospital and medical campus in West Valley City, roughly 11 miles west of the main campus in Salt Lake City. The gift comes from the George S. and Dolores Dor Eccles Foundation, a Utah-based philanthropy that invests in conservation, education, the arts and health and wellness.

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Education Department Faces Federal Lawsuit as Student Loan Crisis Deepens for Millions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Randi Weingarten The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) filed a federal lawsuit Monday against the U.S. Department of Education, escalating tensions over what the union describes as an illegal and abrupt shutdown of student loan relief programs that has left millions of borrowers facing higher payments amid economic uncertainty. The 1.8 million-member teachers union claims that three weeks ago, education officials under the Trump administration removed application forms for income-driven repa

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An Announcement About the Student Success Daily Update

Inside Higher Ed

Dear Student Success readers, Inside Higher Edlaunched our Student Success platform at the beginning of 2023 because we saw a need for service journalism that would help people who directly impact the outcomes and well-being of students on campuses across the country.

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Moody’s turns negative on higher ed’s financial outlook amid Trump cuts

Higher Ed Dive

Federal policy changes like layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education and funding reductions create major new risks for the sector, analysts said.

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Proposed Tenure Ban, Funding Cuts, and Federal Crackdowns Continue to Threaten Higher Ed

Insight Into Diversity

Nebraska Lawmaker Proposes Bans on DEI Offices and Faculty Tenure Nebraska State Senator Loren Lippincott has introduced two bills aiming to significantly alter higher education in the state. Legislative Bill 552 seeks to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices within public universities, while Legislative Bill 551 proposes to abolish tenure for faculty members, replacing it with annual performance evaluations.

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Feds suspend $175M to University of Pennsylvania over trans athletics policy

Higher Ed Dive

The Trump administration shared the news in a social media post, but a Penn spokesperson said the institution hasn’t received “official notification.

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International Enrollment’s Precarious Moment

Inside Higher Ed

International Enrollments Precarious Moment Liam Knox Wed, 03/19/2025 - 03:00 AM International students are a financial lifeline for many colleges, and enrollments are just recovering from the pandemic. The Trump administration is pushing them away.

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What Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest means for international students—and everyone

University Business

Mahmoud Khalil, a legal permanent resident and Columbia alum, was detained by ICE for his role in leading pro-Palestinian protests at his former university last year. As Khalil’s case has captured the nation’s attention, free speech advocates see it as a test of the First Amendment. Meanwhile, the Trump administration argues they have the right to deport Khalil without charging him with a crime.

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Moody’s Downgrades Sector Outlook to Negative

Inside Higher Ed

Moodys Downgrades Sector Outlook to Negative Josh Moody Wed, 03/19/2025 - 03:00 AM In December, the ratings agency predicted stability for higher education, but the Trump administration has upended that forecast.

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Trump to Freeze $175 Million for U. of Pennsylvania in Latest Federal-Funding Threat

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Maddie Khaw The pause is connected to an investigation into transgender athletes' participation in sports. As of Wednesday afternoon, the university said it hadn't heard anything from the federal government.

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‘Proactive Punishment’: Trump Admin Pauses $175M to Penn

Inside Higher Ed

Proactive Punishment: Trump Admin Pauses $175M to Penn Katherine Knott Wed, 03/19/2025 - 08:00 AM The university is facing an investigation related to transgender athletes participating in sports, and a White House official says the freeze is just a taste of what could be coming down the pipe.

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Judge orders reinstatement of education grants axed by Trump in DEI sweep

University Business

A judge ordered the Trump administration to temporarily reinstate some of the education grants it had nixed as part of its work to end diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. U.S. District Judge Julie Rubin in Maryland said that the U.S. Department of Educations termination of the grant awards is likely to be proven arbitrary and capricious, because the Departments action was unreasonable, not reasonably explained, based on factors Congress had not intended the Department to consider, and w