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Harvard University Expands Free Tuition Policy

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Harvard University announced on Monday that Harvard will now be free for students from families with annual incomes of $100,000 or less and tuition-free for students from families with annual incomes of $200,000 or less, according to the Harvard Gazette. This expansion of financial aid, effective as of the 2025-26 academic year, will enable approximately 86 percent of U.S. families to qualify for financial aid at Harvard.

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Price sensitivity and regional options test UK’s East Asian enrolment

The PIE News

Though enrolment in UK universities from East Asia remained stable, it saw a slight decline of -0.1% in 2022/23 due to a 2.6% drop in students from China, while enrolments from Northeast Asia and Southeast Asia increased by 3.8% and 3.5%, respectively. Delegates at the British Councils East Asia Education Week 2025 in Hong Kong heard that studying in the UK has become more expensive for East Asian families compared to previous years. “East Asia as a whole is becoming increasingly price sen

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The importance of reasonable adjustments

HEPI

Abigail Hamer is Legal Principal at the Equality and Human Rights Commission. The Equality and Human Rights Commission is the regulator for equality and human rights issues. We intervened in the case of The University of Bristol v Dr Robert Abrahart to provide guidance to the court about the Equality Act 2010. The Act has been in force for over 10 years, so the legal duties contained within it are not new.

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Breaking out of Borgentown – the case for hope in higher education

Wonkhe

Tough times can erode the sense of creative possibility that makes higher education joyful.

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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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T-levels are a disaster – and young people are suffering because ministers won’t admit it | Susanna Rustin

The Guardian - Higher Education

They were supposed to boost vocational learning, but theyre not popular with students and the dropout rate is high. Time for a dose of realism Whats in a name? With T-levels, quite a lot. By choosing a title that sounded a lot like A-levels with T for technical the reformers behind Englands latest post-16 qualification sent a message that the days of vocational educations second-class status were over.

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You can’t change the design of a plane while it’s in flight

Wonkhe

Jim Dickinson examines strategic change in universities from a student perspective - and finds the protections on offer wanting Jim Dickinson examines strategic change in universities from a student perspective - and finds the protections on offer wanting

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Colleges Flag Words Like ‘Women’ to Comply With DEI Bans

Inside Higher Ed

Colleges Flag Words Like Women to Comply With DEI Bans Sara Weissman Mon, 03/17/2025 - 03:00 AM Following the example of federal agencies, some campuses are coming up with lists of keywords to purge their webpages and courses of DEI content.

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Preparing nursing students to deliver culturally aware health care

Higher Ed Dive

At Elon University, Professor Jeanmarie Koonts models compassionate care for nursing students.

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Scarlett Peng-Zang, University of Nottingham

The PIE News

Introduce yourself in three words or phrases. I’m Scarlett and I am from the University of Nottingham. I am a fitness enthusiast, a lifelong learner, and a multilingual speaker. What do you like most about your job? That I look after all the international relations in East Asia and also manage the recruitment business in this region for the University of Nottingham as their East Asia regional head.

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Higher ed is at a crossroads — will AI and digital learning lead the way?

Higher Ed Dive

AI and digital tools are reshaping higher ed. Can they bridge the cost-value gap? Explore new insights today!

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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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Amplifying Voices: How Academic Thought Leadership Fuels Institutional Growth

University Business

Register Now Date & Time: Wednesday, April 16that 2 p.m. ET Online graduate programs face increasing competition for students, funding, and visibility. Yet, many faculty members and academic leadership dont leverage one of their most valuable assets: their own expertise and thought leadership. With a faculty perspective from Maryville University, this 30-minute Ed Talk will explore how public scholarship and media visibility can benefit both individual career progression for professors, incl

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Wyoming Governor Signs Anti-DEI Law Restricting Curriculum

Inside Higher Ed

Wyoming now has an antidiversity, equity and inclusion law that bans community colleges and the University of Wyoming, the states only public university, from requiring instruction promoting institutional discrimination.

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Small College America – Profile: Whitman College

Edu Alliance Journal

March 17, 2025, by Dean Hoke : This profile of Whitman College is the sixth in a series presenting small colleges throughout the United States. Background Founded in 1859, Whitman College is a private liberal arts institution located in Walla Walla, Washington. Its 117-acre campus blends historic architecture with modern facilities, creating an inviting environment for academic pursuits and campus life.

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Women’s History Month 2025: Moving Forward Together

Today's Learner

Reading Time: 7 minutes During the month of March, we celebrate Womens History Month. This years theme is Moving Forward Together! Women Educating and Inspiring Generations. And we cant think of a better way to celebrate than by paying tribute to the remarkable women educators who are doing just that. Were so proud to highlight some of our women faculty partners who are shaping the next generation of experts in fields like astronomy, automotive and math.

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Growing Pains: Is Your Division’s Marketing Strategy and Structure Stuck

Dr. Josie Ahlquist

Social media has evolved over 20 years, but has your division’s strategy kept up? In this session, Dr. Josie Ahlquist presents findings from a four-year study on student affairs Marketing, exploring the shift toward centralized staff, advanced tools, and integrated resources. Dr.

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For Parenting Students, Campus Support Bolsters Outcomes

Higher Education Today

Title: Pillars of Support: Results from an Evaluation of the Parenting Students Project at Austin Community College Authors: May Helena Plumb and Paige-Erin Wheeler Source: Trellis Strategies A new report from Trellis Strategies evaluates the impact of the Parenting Students Project (PSP) at Austin Community College (ACC), highlighting the challenges student parents face and the programs efforts to support them.

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Gramsci’s Warning

Inside Higher Ed

Gramscis Warning mprutter@mit.edu Mon, 03/17/2025 - 03:00 AM The old world is dying, and the new one is struggling to be born.

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As enrollment in online college grows, students wonder: Why does it cost more?

University Business

Emma Bittner considered getting a master’s degree in public health at a university near her home in Austin, Texas. But the in-person program cost tens of thousands of dollars more than she had hoped to spend. So she checked out master’s degrees she could pursue remotely, on her laptop, which she was sure would be much cheaper. The price for the same degree online was just as much.

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Boosting Enrollment through Cross-Departmental Collaboration

Caylor Solutions

Boost enrollment with cross-departmental collaborationalign marketing, admissions, & IT to create a seamless student recruitment strategy. The post Boosting Enrollment through Cross-Departmental Collaboration appeared first on Caylor Solutions.

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Northeast students are heading south for college

University Business

Warm weather, affordability and politics have prompted a teenage migration from the Northeast to the South. Why it matters: Large southern state schools, many in already expanding metro areas, are attracting a geographically diverse student body as Americans are increasingly disillusioned with the value of higher education. “They’re seen not only as more fun, but also more accessible,” said Jeff Selingo, author of college admissions books.

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Protected: The Case for IES Postsecondary Studies: How IPEDS Provides Key Consumer Information About College Costs, Outcomes, and More

IHEP

This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Protected: The Case for IES Postsecondary Studies: How IPEDS Provides Key Consumer Information About College Costs, Outcomes, and More appeared first on IHEP.

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Student Activism for Skill Development

Inside Higher Ed

Student Activism for Skill Development Elizabeth Redden Mon, 03/17/2025 - 03:00 AM In advocating for a cause, graduate students can find opportunities to apply their academic knowledge and practice transferable skills, Jovana Milosavljevic Ardeljan writes.

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1EdTech: 6 Key Steps for a Successful Credentialing Program

Campus Technology

A new report from 1EdTech Consortium outlines recommendations for creating microcredential programs in schools, colleges, and universities.

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U of Hawai‘i System Raises Money for Grad Students Impacted by Federal Action

Inside Higher Ed

U of Hawaii System Raises Money for Grad Students Impacted by Federal Action Ashley Mowreader Mon, 03/17/2025 - 03:00 AM The UH Foundation launched a campaign to support graduate students whose funding has been interrupted due to federal funding freezes.

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Google, Microsoft Expand AI-Driven Search Capabilities

Campus Technology

Recent announcements from Google and Microsoft highlight a slough of AI capabilities for their search tools.

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Data: Salary Projections Wobble for 2025 College Grads

Inside Higher Ed

Data: Salary Projections Wobble for 2025 College Grads Ashley Mowreader Mon, 03/17/2025 - 03:00 AM A new report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers finds that some degree fields have seen growth in hiring and salary projections, but others have declined year over year.

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Jamf to Acquire Identity Automation, Combining Identity and Device Management in One Platform

Campus Technology

Apple mobile device management company Jamf has announced the intent to acquire Identity Automation, a provider of identity and access management (IAM) solutions for K-12 and higher education.

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3 States Weigh Changes to Presidential Search Processes

Inside Higher Ed

3 States Weigh Changes to Presidential Search Processes Josh Moody Mon, 03/17/2025 - 03:00 AM Florida, Utah and Washington are all reconsidering how they conduct presidential searches. Some proposed changes will increase transparency; others will make searches opaque.

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The FCC's show trial against CBS is a political power play

FIRE

The commissions partisan news distortion probe is trampling the First Amendment to pressure the press.

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Cohesity Integration Adds Protection for Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization Workloads

Campus Technology

AI-powered data security company Cohesity has expanded its collaboration with Red Hat to enhance data protection and cyber resilience for Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization workloads.

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Why Sustainability Is a Big Opportunity for Higher Ed

Educause

In this episode, hosts Sophie and Jenay talk with Karen Costa and Kristen Gay about the latest EDUCAUSE QuickPoll on sustainability in higher education and the opportunities for higher education to be a leader in climate action.

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265,000 DeVry student loan debtors owe $5.2 Billion

Higher Education Inquirer

The Higher Education Inquirer has recently received a Freedom of Information (FOIA) response regarding student loan debt held by former DeVry University students. The FOIA was 25-01942-F.

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LMS Archiving: Fast-Tracking WCAG Compliance at UC Riverside

Educause

Learn how the University of California, Riverside streamlined WCAG compliance by archiving thousands of courses, reducing the effort required for remediation.

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Harvard offers free tuition to students from families earning under $200,000

The Guardian - Higher Education

Ivy League school is latest US university to make step with aim to make it affordable to more students than ever Harvard University is offering free tuition to more students, the Ivy League school announced on Monday, joining a growing number of higher education institutions in the US to take such a step. The announcement from Harvard says that undergraduate tuition at the institution in Cambridge, Massachusetts, will be free for students of families who make annual incomes of $200,000 or less.

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Wyoming’s anti-DEI law is ‘a tool for censorship,’ free speech group says

Higher Ed Dive

PEN America lambasted the Republican-led Legislature for interfering in instruction and taking a "battering ram" to the state’s education system.