Wed.Apr 09, 2025

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“Third Mumbai” set to welcome UK, US, Australian campuses

The PIE News

The Maharashtra government is inviting universities to establish campuses in Third Mumbai” a new urban development planned on the outskirts of Navi Mumbai, a planned city in Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The announcement was made by Maharashtra chief minister, Devendra Fadnavis, at a US-India Business Council event in Indias financial capital. We will be creating Edu City in this new Mumbai.

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Q&A: UNCF's Ed Smith-Lewis on the UNITE Convening and HBCU Transformation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Ed Smith-Lewis In this exclusive interview with Diverse, Ed Smith-Lewis, Senior Vice President for Strategic Partnerships and the Institute for Capacity Building (ICB) at the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), discusses the history of the Institute, the upcoming UNITE convening, and initiatives designed to strengthen historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

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ELICOS sector blasts Dutton’s promise of visa fee hike

The PIE News

The ELICOS sector has been left reeling by the notion of further increases to visa fees, as Opposition leader Peter Dutton has unveiled a hardline vision for Australias international education sector, pledging sweeping reforms that would dramatically cap student numbers and significantly increase visa fees if the Coalition takes power. The proposal features stricter caps on international student enrolments than those outlined in Labors scrapped ESOS Amendment Bill capping new international stud

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Morehouse College Unveils AI Teaching Assistants

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

In what is being hailed as a significant technological leap forward, Morehouse College is offering 3D avatars that can stand in for teaching assistants. These humanlike figures can answer student questions 24 hours a day. The school, regarded as a higher education innovator in immersive learning, notes that the artificial intelligence-powered instructors are trained from teachers lectures and course notes.

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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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Effective academic support requires good data transparency

Wonkhe

Personal tutoring requires specialist academic support which is only possible with access to the right data.

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Echoing Oz, Moody’s Downgrade Highlights a Tempest in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The recent Moodys downgrade of the 2025 U.S. higher education outlook is not merely a financial tremor; it serves as a chilling echo of the cyclone that swept Dorothy into the tumultuous Land of Oza "tempest of uncertainty" driven by rapid policy shifts and financial pressures, threatening the very foundations of higher education. Moody's current assessment acts as more than a weathervane.

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Faculty Salaries Rise for Second Consecutive Year, Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A new report from the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) reveals that while faculty salaries increased for the second straight year, compensation has yet to recover to pre-pandemic levels. According to preliminary findings from AAUP's annual Faculty Compensation Survey, average salaries for full-time faculty members across all ranks rose by 3.8% in fall 2024, matching the increase seen in the previous year.

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California to launch ‘career passports’ to encourage job access

Higher Ed Dive

The program, part of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s broader push to establish high-paying career paths, also seeks to reduce employer reliance on four-year college degrees when hiring.

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Beyond Implicit and Explicit Bias: A Transformative Guide for Educational Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In her timely and important book Beyond Implicit and Explicit Bias: Strategies for Healing the Root Causes of Inequity in Education , Dr. ClauDean ChiNaka Kizart offers a comprehensive roadmap for educators committed to creating more equitable learning environments. As issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion continue to be at the forefront of educational discourse, Kizarts contribution stands out for its practical approach to understanding and counteracting specific biases that often undermin

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The power of pre-arrival student questionnaires

Wonkhe

Michelle Morgan and Jonathan Neves introduce a sector-wide pilot of a tool to find out more about students and their expectations before they arrive at university

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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 Power of User-Generated Content and Authentic Storytelling in Education Marketing

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

Reading Time: 9 minutes Todays schools need to get creative to promote their programs in a way that resonates with prospects. To spur action from your audience, you need to build trust, create engagement, and foster an emotional connection. How do you do that with so many other schools competing for the spotlight? One of the most effective strategies for making a strong impression on your audience is combining user-generated content and authentic storytelling.

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Certificates are the only new growth in undergraduate degrees

University Business

Students earning certificates led to an increase in the number of undergraduate degrees awarded for the first time in three years. That surge, however, masked a pair of significant drops in higher ed completion rates. While certificates hit record levels, both bachelors degrees and associate degrees declined for the third straight year, according to data released Thursday by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.

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Podcast: Easter special

Wonkhe

This week on the podcast its our Easter special and were diving into the highlights from The Secret Life of Students

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NIH Freezes Millions More in Funding for Columbia

Inside Higher Ed

NIH Freezes Millions More in Funding for Columbia Josh Moody Wed, 04/09/2025 - 06:23 PM The U.S. National Institutes of Health reportedly froze another $250 million in federal research funding for the university, on top of the $400 million already in limbo.

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Explaining Sussex v the Office for Students

Wonkhe

Sussex is formally challenging OfS' 600k free speech fine.

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Enrollment Strategies for Moving Students through the Funnel

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

Strategies for Each Stage of the Enrollment Journey Higher education institutions face many challenges in their efforts to engage with potential students and keep them motivated while they navigate the enrollment process. In a 2024 Lumina Foundation/Gallup survey on the state of higher education, prospective adult students cited cost, work conflicts, emotional stress, and lack of remote learning opportunities as their top barriers to enrolling in a college program.

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How to create a successful higher ed movement

Campus Sonar

What movements are gaining momentum within higher education, and why? This is whats been on my mind since attending Ed Reformers Playbook: The Power of Movements at SXSW EDU. Moderated by the author of How Change Happens , it highlighted three strategies that winning movements (on the left, the right, and non-partisan) have employed to drive change in the twenty-first century.

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A Practice Week on Campus as a College Student

Inside Higher Ed

A Practice Week on Campus as a College Student Ashley Mowreader Wed, 04/09/2025 - 03:00 AM The University of Nevada, Reno, requires new students to attend classes and participate in workshops prior to starting the term. The intervention has reduced equity gaps and ensured students are college ready.

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The Education Dept. Wants to End DEI. Does It Have the Staff?

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Jasper Smith Watchdogs expect longer delays on their complaints.

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High-Impact Podcast Storytelling with Alex Grodnik

Echo Delta

Alex Grodnik joins the show to discuss the art of higher ed storytelling, with a special focus on podcasting. Jarrett and Alex explore the unique qualities of podcasts as a medium, tactics that capture and keep an audiences attention, and the elements that make for a compelling story. Subscribe to the Higher Ed Marketing Lab Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Podcasts Transcript Coming Soon The post High-Impact Podcast Storytelling with Alex Grodnik appeared first on Echo Delta.

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List of Schools Where Student Visas Have Been Revoked Increases to 46. Arizona State Tops List.

Higher Education Inquirer

According to WeAreHigherEd.org , there are now 46 schools where student visas have been revoked. Arizona State tops the list at 50, followed by the University of Wisconsin-Madision (13), UC Davis (12), Rutgers (12), and Johns Hopkins (12). The website includes profiles of a number of those students who have been detained. If you know of someone who has been abducted, you can report it here.

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Most Students Believe Colleges Promote Free Speech

Inside Higher Ed

While freedom of speech remains a hot-button issue in higher ed, most undergraduates feel like theyre free to speak their minds on campus, according to a new report by the Lumina Foundation and Gallup.

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Take the UB survey: What kind of event are you excited about?

University Business

University Business wants to invite you to a national event, and the latest UB survey asks for your help hammering out the details. What do you feel is currently missing in the higher education events and media space? How can University Business help address this gap or meet that need through our events or content? We are looking for input on everything from potential conference topics to the job titles of the attendees to the time of year the event might take place.

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State-Imposed Tuition Freezes Come With Unintended Costs for Students

Inside Higher Ed

State-Imposed Tuition Freezes Come With Unintended Costs for Students Sara Weissman Wed, 04/09/2025 - 03:00 AM A new report argues that efforts by state lawmakers to cap or freeze college tuitions can actually come at a cost for students.

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Hannah Arendt, Michael Denneny, and the Politics of Protest

The Chronicle of Higher Education

The story of a philosopher and her wayward student. By Blake Smith The story of a philosopher and her wayward student.

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AJC Says Funding Cuts Should Be Last Resort to Combat Campus Antisemitism

Inside Higher Ed

The American Jewish Committee declared Tuesday that while there is still work to be done when it comes to addressing the recent rise in campus antisemitism, the answer is not dramatic cuts to universities federal funding.

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From tap to trust: rethinking recruitment in a mobile-first world

The PIE News

This article explores how universities can convert attention at any point in the student journey into action through mobile-first platforms and curated digital experiences. Your future students are already searching for education options. Theyre scrolling TikTok for campus tours, watching Instagram Reels of student life, and DMing peers for advice, all before they ever fill out an enquiry form.

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In Battle of Winless Baseball Teams, Lehman and Yeshiva Notch Victories

Inside Higher Ed

In life and baseball, few things are certain, but on Tuesday afternoon at Fairleigh Dickinson University, two teams gathered on the baseball diamond sure that at least one of them would snap their years-long losing streak.

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AI as a Thought Partner in Higher Education

Educause

When used thoughtfully and transparently, generative artificial intelligence can augment creativity and challenge assumptions, making it an excellent tool for exploring and developing ideas.

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Is there a global free speech recession?

FIRE

We travel from America to Europe, Russia, China, and more places to answer the question: Is there a global free speech recession?

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The secret lives of Subject Benchmark Statements

HEPI

Andy Smith is Quality & Standards Manager at QAA. Higher education providers are currently experiencing unprecedented degrees of pressure, not only in terms of the constraints imposed by the current financial climate but in the increased expectations placed upon them by students, policymakers and the public. At the same time, they’re having to address the challenges posed by new technologies and workplace practices, environmental concerns and economic conditions, as well as by a growin

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The New Labor Landscape for Aspiring Creative Professionals

Inside Higher Ed

The New Labor Landscape for Aspiring Creative Professionals mprutter@mit.edu Wed, 04/09/2025 - 03:00 AM Finding a rewarding and remunerative job in creative fields in the age of precarity.

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Stanford 2025 AI Index Reveals Surge in Adoption, Investment, and Global Impact as Trust and Regulation Lag Behind

Campus Technology

Stanford University's Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) has released its AI Index Report 2025, measuring AI's diverse impacts over the past year.

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Southern W.Va. College President Told to Vacate Office

Inside Higher Ed

At an emergency meeting Monday, the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education placed Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College president Pam Alderman on paid administrative leave and told her to vacate her office, WOWK-TV reported.

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We Are Not Like Them

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Fred A. Bonner II Kendrick Lamars Superbowl LIX performance Not Like Us took me back to an experience I had when I was a doctoral student. Professor X, I know I have to have a control group before initiating this research investigation, I cant just study Black males without using white males as my norming population, right? Professor X stepped back and looked at me with a simultaneous frown and smilea feat that might seem impossible, but in that moment, she mastered this peculiar art of faci