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Certificate Programs Surge as Bachelor's and Associate Degrees Decline, Report Finds

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For the third consecutive year, undergraduate certificate programs have reached a 10-year high in completion rates while traditional degree programs continue to decline, according to new data released Thursday by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. The annual Undergraduate Degree Earners report reveals shifting student preferences toward shorter, more affordable credential options in higher education.

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80% of UK universities miss recruitment forecasts

The PIE News

Universities UK International ( UUKi ) has released partial findings from its International Student Recruitment Survey 2025, which garnered responses from 54 universities. The survey gathered data on actual and forecasted international student enrolments from September 2023 through to January 2026. The findings indicate “continued challenges for the sector,” highlighted Jamie Arrowsmith, UUKi director, in an update to stakeholders.

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Here’s how social media can build community for online and professional education

University Business

Social media is one of the most dynamic channels in your arsenal as an education marketer. While each platform serves a different purpose, social media as a whole offers powerful opportunities to foster professional connections and build engaged learning communities. For online and professional education providers, platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube create spaces for past, current, and prospective learners to connect, share insights, and contribute to meaningful discuss

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New partnership offers visa support to Canada’s language students

The PIE News

The partnership between Languages Canada and BorderPass was announced in April 2025 to provide legal support to international students applying to Languages Canadas member organisations at a critical time for the sector. With visa refusals at record highs, this partnership gives international students and their agents the tools and legal support needed to navigate a complex system and submit stronger applications, Jonathan Sherman, head of partnerships at BorderPass, told The PIE.

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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 value of the classroom in building belonging for commuter students

Wonkhe

Kulvinder Singh explores how vital the classroom is for commuter students' belonging in a context of increasing transactional approaches to education.

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British Council “committed” to backing more UK-Türkiye TNE deals

The PIE News

“The British Council is committed to supporting more sustainable and scalable TNE partnerships between Trkiye and the UK, and to deliver into the wider region,” said Martin Hope, the organisation’s global head of education and science. “We’ve been working with local partners to identify opportunities to grow UK -Trkiye TNE partnerships in research and with grants for exploratory partnerships,” he told delegates at the EURIE conference in Istanbul.

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Higher education postcard: UWE Bristol

Wonkhe

This weeks card from Hugh Jones postbag takes us to one offspring of a university factory This weeks card from Hugh Jones postbag takes us to one offspring of a university factory

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Universities face ‘daunting’ facilities needs, report says

Higher Ed Dive

Capital and operations spending are up, but not enough to close backlogs, construction data company Gordian says.

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Communicate, repeat and compensate – OfS issues principles over industrial action

Wonkhe

England's universities regulator has set out new expectations in the event of future industrial action - but are they too late and too weak?

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Talladega College lands $15M loan as it cleans up its finances

Higher Ed Dive

Less than a year ago, the Alabama historically Black college struggled to make its payroll. Now it’s on stronger footing after making cuts, leaders say.

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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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Francisco Tapia Salinas: The Artist Who Set Chile’s Student Debt Ablaze

Higher Education Inquirer

Born in 1983 in the southern neighborhoods of Santiago, Chile, Francisco Tapia Salinasbetter known as Papas Fritas emerged as an influential figure in contemporary art despite having limited formal training. Tapias unconventional path led him to become an internationally recognized artist, but it was his provocative 2014 performance piece, Ad Augusta per Augusta ("To the Elevated by the Difficult"), that catapulted him to fame and solidified his place in the global art scene.

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Clare Overmann, Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA)

The PIE News

What was your first job in intled? My first job in international ed was as an intern at IIE. I was a graduate student at NYU and had to do a practical training component, and IIE really caught my eye. The internship had me doing all sorts of things: supporting a big roundtable discussion, collecting data for Congressional one-pagers on exchanges, helping out on a white paper.

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The Graphic History of Hip Hop with Walter Greason and Tim Fielder

The Academic Designer

Dr. Walter Greason and artist Tim Fielder discuss their impactful graphic novel, The Graphic History of Hip Hop, exploring its educational influence and unexpectedly widespread response from students around the world.

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Q&A With Michelle Blesi, Author of Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies

Today's Learner

Reading Time: 6 minutes Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background (current title, professional milestones, professional history, education, research works, hobbies, etc.) I am a Certified Medical Assistant with 39 years of industry and education experience combined. I worked in a family practice clinic for 10 years, emphasizing patient care while completing clinical and laboratory skills.

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AI Mindscape Prompting

eLiterate

ChatGPT’s visualization of this post Michael: Today’s post is going to get both a little geeky and a little trippy. But I promise it will come back to education. I’m trying to get at some little-discussed aspects of how AI works and the implications for how we work with it. Today I’ll be chatting with Gemini Advanced 2.5 Pro (experimental).

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Trends in New College Program Announcements for March 2025

Gray Associates

March 2025 brought a wave of new program announcements from colleges and universities and with them, a clear view of where higher education is heading next. From healthcare and business to cybersecurity and technology, institutions are aligning new offerings with workforce needs while expanding access through online and flexible formats. Explore what these latest announcements reveal about shifting priorities, emerging trends, and the future direction of academic programs.

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Certificate Completion Drives Undergraduate Attainment Rates

Inside Higher Ed

Certificate Completion Drives Undergraduate Attainment Rates Ashley Mowreader Thu, 04/10/2025 - 03:00 AM New National Student Clearinghouse data shows completion rates are up 0.6 percent for the first time in three years, though the number of bachelors and associate degree earners declined.

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Students Found Out AI Will Help Read Their Names at Commencement. Protest Ensued.

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Taylor Swaak The University of North Georgia is the latest to turn to AI tech during graduation. Sources say students' reactions offer a critical takeaway.

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Growing Orchids Amid Dandelions

Inside Higher Ed

Growing Orchids Amid Dandelions Elizabeth Redden Thu, 04/10/2025 - 03:00 AM A floral metaphor offers a way to think about the work of teaching and learning centers, JT Torres, Lance Eaton and Deborah Kronenberg write.

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Join our Team: Directorate Board Nominations Open Now

ACPA

Nominations for the Coalition for Fat Identities Directorate Board for 2025-2026 are now open! Please submit nominations here for yourself or a colleague who might be a great addition. Nominations will be accepted until 11:59 pm Eastern Time on Sunday, April 13. After that time, we will contact nominated individuals to confirm interest. This is a great opportunity to get more involved with CFI.

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Struggling Alabama college makes announcement about its future

University Business

A struggling Alabama college recently secured a $15 million loan and said it plans to announce its next president soon. Talladega College, one of the oldest historically Black colleges in Alabama, recently got a loan from Hope Federal Credit Union, based in Mississippi. The college has had financial difficulties for at least a year, but leaders say theres a bright path forward.

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List of Nine Nations Involved in US Student Detentions Includes China, India, Russia

Higher Education Inquirer

According to Inside Higher Education, "nearly 100 colleges and universities have identified almost 450 international students and recent graduates who have had their legal status changed by the State Department." The nations of origin for known students who have been detained by US Immigration: Mahmoud Khalil Palestinian (residing in the U.S.

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4 Layers of Corequisite Education Support

Inside Higher Ed

4 Layers of Corequisite Education Support Ashley Mowreader Thu, 04/10/2025 - 03:00 AM Middle Georgia State University created a multipronged approach to aiding corequisite math learners through embedded tutoring, peer mentoring, success coaching and faculty assistance.

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ShareWell Offers Free Mental Health Support to University Students Nationwide

Higher Education Inquirer

ShareWellthe first peer-to-peer mental health support platformis now offering free, unlimited memberships to all university students across the U.S. With 70% of college students reporting mental health challenges, ShareWell aims to fill critical gaps in care by providing live, virtual peer-led support groups on topics like anxiety, depression, academic pressure, and life transitions.

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House bill seeks to prevent college athletes from being employees of schools, conference or NCAA

University Business

U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), one of the highest-ranking Republicans in the House, has introduced a bill that would prevent college athletes from being employees of their schools, conferences or an athletic association. McClain said this during a hearing of the Committee on Education and the Workforces Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee.

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Navigating higher education in a changing landscape

HEPI

Ahead of TASOs annual conference, How to evaluate , on 2930 April, Omar Khan, CEO of TASO (the Centre for Transforming Access and Student Outcomes in Higher Education) discusses the challenges facing higher education, particularly in the face of wider discussions around the value and purpose of higher education in the UK and beyond. We all know of the challenges facing higher education.

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Controversial U of Cincinnati Bathroom Signs Cost $16K

Inside Higher Ed

The University of Cincinnati has removed biological male and biological female bathroom signs that caused outrage when they were first put up in February.

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Advocacy quick hits

AACC

House approves Senate budget framework, with assurances Education Department announces new round of negotiated rulemaking AACC submits comments on the 2026-27 FAFSA House approves Senate budget framework, with assurances On Thursday, the House approved the Senate-adopted budget reconciliation framework in a near-party line vote (two Republicans joined all Democrats in voting no).

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University of Sussex’s record fine sparks confusion over freedom of speech rules

The Guardian - Higher Education

Vice-chancellors urge Office for Students to provide more clarity to protect students and academics from abuse A ruling by the higher education regulator for England on freedom of speech breaches at the University of Sussex has sparked anxiety in the sector, as vice-chancellors scramble to review their policies to avoid potential violations. Two weeks after the Office for Students (OfS) handed out a record 585,000 fine , many university leaders are still not clear what it means in practice.

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Beyond Prestige: How Higher Ed Marketing Can Rebuild University Brand Trust

Caylor Solutions

Carol Keese shares how higher ed marketers can rebuild university brand trust through storytelling, engagement, and student-centric marketing. The post Beyond Prestige: How Higher Ed Marketing Can Rebuild University Brand Trust appeared first on Caylor Solutions.

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Recalibrating global engagement: A turning point for UK higher education 

The PIE News

As the earlier article from Chris Skidmore and I made clear, the UK higher education sector stands at a pivotal crossroads: still admired for its academic excellence and global pull, but also grappling with structural financial fragility, policy volatility, and a dramatically shifting international landscape. But amid these challenges lies opportunity to renew, rethink, and strategically reposition.

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Reviewer’s Choice

Inside Higher Ed

Reviewers Choice Elizabeth Redden Thu, 04/10/2025 - 03:00 AM Torbjrn Netland argues that peer review could potentially be improved by giving reviewers more choice.

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Designing College Curricula for Student Success

Faculty Focus

Efforts to expand access to higher education have resulted in higher enrollment rates and degree attainment rates making higher education an option that is open to more students than ever before. The greater the access to higher education, the more dynamic a curriculum must be to effectively and equitably educate and elevate the learning experiences of all students.

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Stewardship With Heart: Creative Ways to Show Donors You Care

Helix Education

What do you get when you add a stewardship crisis, two expert fundraisers, and a whole bunch of Valentines Day puns? RNLs February webinar , of course! Earlier this year, RNL hosted an hour-long conversation featuring Miranda Fagley and Becca Widmer , where they unpacked their strategies for creating meaningful moments through stewardship. A tough heart-to-heart: The current state of the world With geopolitical conflict running rampant, a rocky economic state, and a rapidly shifting domestic pol

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Designing College Curricula for Student Success

Faculty Focus

Efforts to expand access to higher education have resulted in higher enrollment rates and degree attainment rates making higher education an option that is open to more students than ever before. The greater the access to higher education, the more dynamic a curriculum must be to effectively and equitably educate and elevate the learning experiences of all students.

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