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UUKi report shows mobile students outperform their peers

The PIE News

Internationally mobile students achieve higher degree classifications and have better job prospects, with Widening Participation students often outperforming both non-mobile peers and more advantaged counterparts, new UK research has signalled. The findings come from University UK International’s Gone international, a new generation report, which updates 2016 data to reflect the shifting mobility landscape post-Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Resilience is a matter of national health

Wonkhe

Amidst an NHS staffing crisis, Jill Morgan and Jon Down call for redefining resilience in healthcare education - focusing on community support, growth, and empowerment rather than mere survival

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Dr. Paola (Lola) Esmieu, Paul Quinn College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Paola (Lola) Esmieu is a strategic leader in higher education, dedicated to institutional growth, access, and equity-driven initiatives. As Chief of Staff at Paul Quinn College, she provides strategic oversight of enrollment, communications, and institutional priorities. Under her leadership, the college was ranked #6 on Numerades 2024 list of fastest-growing colleges and has earned multiple national creative awards, including MarCom, Hermes Creative, and Telly Awards.

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln to cut $5M from budget, extend hiring freeze

Higher Ed Dive

The public land-grant institution cited uncertainty around the future of both federal and state funding.

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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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College Transfer Enrollment Grew for Third Consecutive Year

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Doug Shapiro The number of students transferring into a new institution in fall 2024 grew by 4.4% according to the Transfer Enrollment and Pathways report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center (NSCRC). In contrast, non-transfer enrollment, meaning students continuing at or returning to the same school they had previously attended, remains 3.5% below 2020 levels.

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NEA, ACLU challenge Education Department’s DEI letter

Higher Ed Dive

Despite the department's attempt to clarify the original directive, education and civil rights organizations are pushing forward with their lawsuits.

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Transfer enrollment ticked up 4.4% in the fall, report finds

Higher Ed Dive

Previously stopped-out students starting at new institutions made up a majority of transfers, the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found.

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Dr. Jessica DeCuir-Gunby, University of Southern California

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Jessica DeCuir-Gunby, a leading educational psychologist, holds the Robert A. Naslund Chair in Curriculum and Teaching at the University of Southern California (USC). She is the executive director of the USC Race and Equity Center. Previously, she served as department head of the Department of Teacher Education and Learning Sciences at NC State University.

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Navigating the path to higher education after local authority care

Wonkhe

Omar Khan sets out how those with experience of childrens social care still face challenges in accessing and completing higher education Omar Khan sets out how those with experience of childrens social care still face challenges in accessing and completing higher education

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Unis warn of sharp decline in international recruitment spending

The PIE News

Senior figures from the international education sector from Australia , Canada and the UK showed “much weaker intentions” to spend on agent aggregators and digital recruitment platforms in 2024 compared to 2022, a survey of more than 200 senior operational and strategic leaders revealed. The proportion of universities expecting to spend more on these methods of student recruitment in the next one-two years plummeted from 54% in 2022 to just 22% in 2024, the second Global Survey of In

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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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Dr. Robin DiAngelo, University of Washington

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Robin DiAngelo is an Affiliate Associate Professor of Education at the University of Washington. In addition, she holds two Honorary Doctorates. Her area of research is in Whiteness Studies and Critical Discourse Analysis, tracing how whiteness is reproduced in everyday narratives.She is a two-time winner of the Students Choice Award for Educator of the Year at the University of Washingtons School of Social Work.

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OpenAI Launches $50 Million Research Consortium with University Partners

Insight Into Diversity

OpenAI has announced a $50 million investment in NextGenAI, a new research consortium comprising 15 institutionsmany of which are colleges and universitiesaimed at accelerating artificial intelligence research across multiple disciplines. The initiative is designed to catalyze progress at a rate faster than any one institution would alone, according to an announcement by OpenAI.

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Dr. Kimberly Andrews Espy, Wayne State University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Kimberly Andrews Espy is the 13th president of Wayne State University in Detroit, serving sinceAugust 2023. Espy has modernized the universitys organization and leadershipand establishedstrong relationships with WSU stakeholders. Her launch of the WSU Prosperity Agenda provides a framework that focuses on social mobility, urban health, and innovation to enhance community connection.

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Mastering SEO and GEO in Education Marketing: The Future of Search Optimization

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

Reading Time: 12 minutes The modern digital era has brought with it a world of remarkable changes and developments in the information space that today’s students are well-placed to enjoy. The search engine as you know it is changing and adapting to these changes, with old methods and processes giving way to newer, more effective ones. While traditional Search Engine Optimization (SEO) remains essential, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is emerging as a complementary strategy for AI-dri

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OpenAI Invests $50M in Higher Ed Research

Inside Higher Ed

OpenAI announced Tuesday that its investing $50million to start up NextGenAI, a new research consortium of 15 institutions that will be dedicated to using AI to accelerate research breakthroughs and transform education. The consortium, which includes 13 universities, is designed to catalyze progress at a rate faster than any one institution would alone, the company said in a news release.

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LAWSUIT: LGBTQ student group sues to overturn Texas A&M’s unconstitutional drag ban

FIRE

A public university can't ban student expression just because its regents find it offensive.

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Flywire cuts 10% of staff amid $16m in net losses

The PIE News

The losses revealed in the companys 2024 financial report triggered a 37% fall in Flywires stock price, closing at $11.05 per share on February 26. At the time of writing on March 5, Flywires stock price stands as $10.60. The company announced several efficiency measures to mitigate the impact of the near $16m in losses in the last quarter of 2024, including a restructuring plan impacting 10% of the workforce across global regions and functions.

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Americans overwhelmingly support free speech — but 10% endorse calls to violence

FIRE

A new YouGov survey highlights partisan divisions on questions of the limits and threats to free speech

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Transfer Enrollments Continue to Rise

Inside Higher Ed

Transfer Enrollments Continue to Rise Liam Knox Wed, 03/05/2025 - 03:00 AM Transfers increased by 4.5 percent this fall, continuing two straight years of post-pandemic recovery. Recent enrollment trends suggest theres plenty more room to grow.

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The National Institutes of Health shouldn’t use FIRE’s College Free Speech Rankings to allocate research funding — here’s what they should do instead

FIRE

NIH should give research funding to institutions that promise academic freedom to their faculty and researchers.

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Listen: The Role of the Embedded Mental Health Counselor

Inside Higher Ed

Listen: The Role of the Embedded Mental Health Counselor Ashley Mowreader Wed, 03/05/2025 - 03:00 AM To decrease barriers to access and provide tailored supports, colleges and universities are designating mental health clinicians to specific academic departments or locations.

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AI-Powered Teaching: Personalizing Online Courses Without Wasting Time

Today's Learner

Reading Time: 3 minutes Let’s face it: education is changing with technology. But hasn’t it always? Imagine the calligraphy teacher’s grimace at the typewriter. Math teachers and calculators, English teachers and spellcheck, history teachers and Google instructors quickly adopted all of these tools for their own usage. The same opportunity arises with the explosion of artificial intelligence.

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McMahon Outlines Her ‘Final Mission’ for the Department

Inside Higher Ed

Shortly after being sworn in as education secretary Monday, Linda McMahon issued a memo outlining the Education Departments final mission.

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100 years of social intelligence

Campus Sonar

Educators have discussed social intelligence for over 100 years. So why am I still asked to introduce the topic to leaders so often? Perhaps because language has evolved in ways that make it hard for us to recognize the innovative application of a century-old concept that now means more than one thing. I bet youre just as nerdy as me; lets break it down.

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Dean’s Dilemma: How to Use AI to Advance the College

Inside Higher Ed

Deans Dilemma: How to Use AI to Advance the College mnelson@upcea.edu Wed, 03/05/2025 - 03:00 AM We have entered an era of greater scrutiny and fewer resources in higher education. How might AI enable deans to become more effective and efficient in administering the college?

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Ricardo Tavares, Dukes Plus

The PIE News

Introduce yourself in three words or phrases Curious Driven Sporty What do you like most about your job? Without doubt, the transformative impact we can have on young people be it supporting them land their dream university place, building up their key future skills set through our UCAS-accredited career immersive experiences, or developing cross-cultural competencies in young people through welcoming students from over 150 nationalities to our summer schools each year.

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Microsoft to Discontinue Skype Services

Campus Technology

Microsoft has announced that it is shutting down service for its Skype telecommunications and video calling services on May 5, 2025.

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Dr. Amanda Datnow, University of California, San Diego

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Amanda Datnow is Chancellors Associates Endowed Chair and Professor in the Department of Education Studies and Associate Dean in the Division of Social Sciences at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). She received her B.A. from UCSD and a Ph.D. in Education from UCLA. Her goals are to improve policy and practice in education and advance knowledge about educational change.

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Mott Community College’s Former President Commuted From Virginia to Michigan

Inside Higher Ed

Travel receipts from Mott Community College show the institution paid tens of thousands of dollars for former president Beverly Walker-Griffea to travel back and forth between her home in Virginia and the campus in Michigan, MLive Media Group reported.

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Watch DOGE Dismantle US Department of Education in Real Time

Higher Education Inquirer

The US Department of Government Efficiency regularly posts cuts to all US federal agencies , including the US Department of Education, which it is working on to dismantle. The cuts include "asset sales, contract/lease cancellations and renegotiations, fraud and improper payment deletion, grant cancellations, interest savings, programmatic changes, regulatory savings, and workforce reductions.

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Vice Adm. Yvette M. Davids, United States Naval Academy

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Vice Adm. Yvette M. Davids is a native of San Antonio, Texas. She is a surface warfare officer and a 1989 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Oceanography. She is also a 2002 graduate of the Naval War College with a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies and a 2012 graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces with a Master of Science in National Resource Strategy.

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Chico State plans to consolidate seven colleges in “reimagining academic affairs initiative”

University Business

Chico State University is embarking on a significant change to its academic structure through the “Reimagining Academic Affairs Initiative.” The university plans to consolidate its seven academic colleges to align programs with the future needs of the institution, ensuring sustainability while continuing to serve its students effectively.

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Lessons Learned From a College Closure

Inside Higher Ed

Lessons Learned From a College Closure Elizabeth Redden Wed, 03/05/2025 - 11:01 AM In part three of a three-part series, former senior leaders at Cabrini University offer advice for navigating a closure, including ideas for how neighboring institutions can helpand not hurt.

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Spectator owner said to be planning to fund new generation of UK journalists

The Guardian - Higher Education

Multimillionaire Paul Marshall understood to be talking to senior figures in Britains right-leaning media about the idea The multimillionaire owner of the Spectator has met some of the most senior figures from Britains right-leaning media to discuss a plan to fund a new generation of journalists, the Guardian understands. Sir Paul Marshall, the hedge fund founder who has become an increasingly pivotal media player in recent years, is said to have discussed the idea at a private dinner held aroun

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Voices of Student Success: Integrating Mental Health Services and Counselors in Student Areas

Inside Higher Ed

Voices of Student Success: Integrating Mental Health Services and Counselors in Student Areas Ashley Mowreader Wed, 03/05/2025 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Ashley Mowreader