Pell Grant program projected to end fiscal 2025 with $2.7B deficit
Higher Ed Dive
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
The funding shortfall could eventually threaten recipients’ eligibility or benefits, one student advocacy group warned.
Higher Ed Dive
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
The funding shortfall could eventually threaten recipients’ eligibility or benefits, one student advocacy group warned.
LSE Higher Education Blog
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
David Carless walks us through his recipe for academic research impact How might one develop an impactful paper that transcends a modest sub-field and enters the mainstream? What are some of the characteristics of highly cited papers that capture attention in unexpected ways? What is the respective importance of the publication venue, the authors, the topic, and the quality of the research?
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The PIE News
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
According to the latest data from the Open Doors report, the University of Notre Dame ranks #3 among Ph.D. granting institutions for the 2022/2023 academic year, with an 87.5% participation rate for undergraduates studying abroad. This remarkable statistic reflects the university’s strong commitment to providing students with transformative opportunities to immerse themselves in diverse cultures around the globe.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
UNCF will host its annual UNITE Summit July 20-24, 2025, in Atlanta, marking a historic first by offering five complimentary registrations to every historically Black Dr. Michael L. Lomax college and university (HBCU) and Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) nationwide. The five-day event at the Signia by Hilton Hotel will feature over 100 sessions focusing on institutional excellence, student success, research, economic mobility, and systems change.
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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
The PIE News
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
A new study has revealed the declining appeal of studying internationally for an MBA, with less than one in five prospective students expressing a preference for studying overseas. Survey responses from almost 2,000 prospective MBA students from 37 countries saw 19% express a preference for studying overseas, compared to 39% in the previous 2024 survey.
Wonkhe
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Can we use things we already measure to examine research culture in REF 2029?
University Leadership Central brings together the best content for university leaders and administrators from the widest variety of thought leaders.
Wonkhe
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
The higher education regulator in England is proposing a new regime to ensure students are treated fairly.
Academe Blog
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
BY JAMES VERNON Ed. note: On Monday, February 3, Michael Burawoy, Professor Emeritus of Sociology at the University of California at Berkeley and lifelong activist, was killed by a hit-and-run driver while crossing the street near his Oakland home.
Wonkhe
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
England's higher education regulator is raising its regulatory bar for new entrants.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Georgia's Board of Regents has named Dr. Jermaine Whirl as the sole finalist for the presidency of Savannah State University, the state's oldest historically Black Dr. Jermaine Whirl university. The announcement on Tuesday marks a potential new chapter for the institution, which has faced enrollment decline and financial challenges in recent years. Whirl, who currently serves as president of Augusta Technical College, has built a reputation for strengthening workforce education programs and fost
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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.
The Guardian - Higher Education
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Writing on PHerc. 172 papyrus, found at Roman mansion in Herculaneum, revealed after 3D X-rays and software competition Researchers have peered inside an ancient scroll that was burned to a crisp in the volcanic eruption that destroyed Pompeii nearly 2,000 years ago. The scroll is one of hundreds found in the library of a Roman mansion in Herculaneum, a town on the west coast of Italy that was wiped out when Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD79.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
As chief executive officers in the California community college system, we embarked upon the topic of STEM out of an acute awareness of the lack of Dr. Lennor Johnson opportunities available to disproportionately impacted communities, and a shared commitment to forging increased pathways for those with the least access. Despite the rising demand for skilled professionals in STEM fieldsillustrated by the U.S.
HEPI
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
By Fiona Walsh McDonnell , formerly Partnerships and Development Director at Student Hubs. As social action charity Student Hubs closes on 31 January 2025 , we have spent the past six months creating resources, toolkits and a report which advocates for growing student social action within universities: we want to share an overview of our case and legacy to the higher education sector.
HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Reading Time: 8 minutes Data analytics has become the cornerstone of effective decision-making across industries, including higher education marketing. As a school administrator or marketer, youre likely aware that competition for student enrollment is fiercer than ever. To stand out, leveraging data analytics can transform your marketing strategy, enabling you to make informed decisions, optimize resources, and maximize ROI.
Insight Into Diversity
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
The California State University (CSU) system has announced a groundbreaking initiative to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into higher education at an unprecedented scale. Partnering with major technology firms such as Adobe, Google, AWS, IBM, Microsoft, and OpenAI, CSU aims to become the first and largest AI-powered university system in the United States.
University Business
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Outcomes-based funding has experienced its fair share of critiques , but proper policy design focused on student success in the workforce can help institutions unlock more funding and higher completion ratesand push graduating students into higher wages. That’s according to a new whitepaper from The Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity, a nonpartisan think tank that studied the effectiveness of outcomes-based funding models across different state legislatures and its institutions o
Today's Learner
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Reading Time: 4 minutes Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background (current title, professional milestones, professional history, education, research works, hobbies, etc.) I am currently an adjunct professor in the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia, where I conduct research on various aspects of Paleozoic palynology , specifically the study of acritarchs.
Campus Technology
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
In the largest deployment of ChatGPT to date, California State University is rolling out ChatGPT Edu, OpenAI's generative AI product designed for education institutions, to more than 460,000 students and 63,000-plus staff and faculty across the system's 23 campuses.
Inside Higher Ed
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
The U.S. Education Department is eliminating the nonbinary gender identity option from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, according to a Tuesday news release.
Educause
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
As data risk management grows more complex, privacy has evolved from a compliance concern to a strategic imperative for higher education institutions. In this video, two chief privacy offers explore this evolution and share how it informs their approach to balancing risks and opportunities.
Inside Higher Ed
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Newly confirmed U.S. secretary of defense Pete Hegseth issued a memo Jan.29 ordering the Department of Defense to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and officesincluding race-conscious admissions at military academies.
FIRE
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression today urged 20 Michigan cities and towns to reform public comment policies that unconstitutionally censor their citizens.
Inside Higher Ed
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Tech Giants Partner With Cal State System to Advance Equitable AI Training kathryn.palmer Wed, 02/05/2025 - 03:00 AM Aiming to grow the states AI-ready workforce, CSU announced an ambitious plan Tuesday to make it happen through a public-private partnership with Microsoft, OpenAI, Google and other big-name companies.
FIRE
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Administrators at the University of Wyoming will cut student media funding after an earlier proposed cut flagrantly violated the First Amendment.
Inside Higher Ed
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Creating a Critical Mass of Engagement in a Gen Ed Lecture Ashley Mowreader Wed, 02/05/2025 - 03:00 AM A professor at the University of Oregon implemented an active zone in his physics course to promote interaction. The experiment resulted in more questions and feedback and a livelier classroom environment.
Higher Education Inquirer
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
What does academic freedom mean in 2025? We will explore this vital question with the help of Jeremy C. Young, the Freedom to Learn program director at PEN America (and excellent 2023 Forum guest).
Inside Higher Ed
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Career Coaches Fill Critical Gaps in Ph.D. Training sara.custer@in Wed, 02/05/2025 - 02:17 PM Colleges dont provide sufficient professional development for Ph.D.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Xavier University of Louisiana will make history in fall 2025 by becoming the first historically Black college or university (HBCU) to offer a varsity-level co-ed rowing program. The announcement marks a significant milestone in collegiate sports diversity and follows three successful seasons as a club sport at the New Orleans institution. The program, which began in September 2023 as a partnership between Xavier and the New Orleans Rowing Club (NORC), has already garnered national attention and
Inside Higher Ed
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Study abroad is tied to personal and professional growth for college students, but crossing the border can be an enormous hurdle or feel unattainable for some learners. A new initiative at Bucknell University seeks to empower and support first-generation and low-income students who are interested in experiential learning and study away through workshops, financial aid and mentorship.
The PIE News
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
A survey of over 2,000 international students from more than 100 countries has highlighted the impact of visa processing delays on students’ experience of studying in the UK and US. Some 60% of students experienced a delay that prevented them confirming their university place as early as desired, the survey by I NTO showed, with 21% of students reporting visa appointment and processing delays as the top reason for postponing their confirmation of university placement.
Academe Blog
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
POSTED BY JENNIFER RUTH As readers are no doubt aware, the problem of undemocratic professional associations is coming more and more to the fore as members attempt to hold their scholarly and professional associations accountable in some way over the genocide in Gaza and its concomitant scholasticide.
HEPI
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Browsing in a good bookshop sure beats scouring the internet for things to read. And when I was recently in my local independent bookshop (the Book House in Thame since you ask), I stumbled across a new biography of Donald Trump focusing on his pre-politics business career. Seeing that the book, Lucky Loser: How Donald Trump squandered his fathers fortune and created the illusion of success by Russ Buettner and Susanne Craig , included a section on Trump University, I snapped it up.
Inside Higher Ed
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Campuses No Longer Off-Limits to ICE Sara Weissman Wed, 02/05/2025 - 03:00 AM The Trump administration cleared the way for immigration enforcement officers to take action on campuses, sowing fear among undocumented students. Higher ed leaders are struggling with how to respond.
University Business
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
As President Donald Trump begins his second term with a declaration of a national emergency at the southern border and a steadfast pledge of mass deportations, Californias colleges and universities have been holding workshops and partnering with legal service nonprofits to help undocumented students on their campuses stay in school. Across the University of California and California State University systems, as well as at many California community college campuses, Dream resource centers support
Inside Higher Ed
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
The National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health and other science agencies are continuing to scramble to comply with President Trumps orders to eliminate federal support for diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, among other topics, while also beginning to restart some grant reviews.
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