Higher Ed Dive

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The share of four-year institutions considering an applicant's family ties to an alum has dropped by half since 2015, Education Reform Now found.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Legacy preferences in college admissions have plummeted to their lowest recorded level, with just 24% of four-year colleges still considering family alumni status in admissions decisions, according to a comprehensive new report from Education Reform Now. The dramatic decline signals a potential end to a controversial practice that critics have long condemned as perpetuating inequality in higher education.

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Higher Ed Dive

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The University of California Student Association alleges that the “scale of intrusion into individuals’ privacy is enormous and unprecedented.

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The U.S. university-federal partnership is a miracle for global scientific progress. It must be protected, Mary Sue Coleman writes. There was a moment during World War II when President Roosevelt summoned Vannevar Bush to the Oval Office. Bush was director of the Office of Scientific Research and Development and a close Roosevelt ally. It was 1944 and becoming increasingly clear that the Allies would achieve victory in Europe.

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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

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The PIE News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Enroly , a leading platform that streamlines the onboarding and arrival process for universities, students, and agents, has reported growing instances of ‘deepfaking’ being used in credibility interviews. The company has assured its partners that it remains ahead of the deepfake threat manipulated content designed to replicate a persons appearance or voice and is continually adapting to counter any risk.

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

An art assignment using generative AI sparked fierce controversy, vandalism and the specter of Hitler at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, last falland then offered a lesson in navigating student anxiety about the technology. Last November, a hallway on the first floor of the fine arts building at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, transformed into a contentious forum for an ongoing debate: Should generative artificial intelligence have a place in making art?

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Administrative postdoc positions offer advantages for Ph.D.s looking to transition into a range of career paths, Alex Yen and Anne-Charlotte Mecklenburg write. When most scholars hear the word postdoc, they may picture a researcher working with a faculty mentor in a lab. But increasingly, a new type of postdocan administrative postdocis appearing in academic institutions.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Richard Emes, the new chair of the UK Researcher Development Concordat Strategy Group, sets out priorities and context for continued support of researchers

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The College Futures Foundation has released a comprehensive report highlighting California's push to achieve 70% postsecondary attainment by 2035, while revealing significant racial and socioeconomic disparities in college completion rates across the state. Currently, just 56% of California adults aged 25-64 hold a postsecondary degree or credential, according to the February 2025 report.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2025

James Coe despairs at the UKs economy through the medium of three new knowledge exchange evaluations

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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.

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The PIE News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Discussing the barriers to a widespread adoption of online qualifications, delegates at Boundless Learning ‘s UK Partner Appreciation event last month agreed that some employers believe that those with a digital degree are less desirable than graduates who physically attended an institution while completing their studies. In a session led by The PIE’s CEO Amy Baker, representatives from top UK universities shared that more could be done by institutions to promote the benefits of onli

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HEPI

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Today on the HEPI website, Annamaria Carusi challenges the common assumption that translational research is only relevant to STEM fields, making the case for a broader, more integrated approach that fully values the contributions of the arts and humanities. If we want to maximize the real-world impact of research, she argues, it is time to rethink outdated silos and recognize the creative industries as essential players in innovation and economic growth.

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The PIE News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Discussions at the New Delhi event centered on Indias growing appeal as a destination for international students and a key partner for global institutions seeking to enhance their internationalisation strategies. In our recent visit to Sri Lanka, we saw over 3,000 students express interest to study in Indian universities due to them being affordable and providing high-quality education, shared Pankaj Mittal, secretary general, Association of Indian Universities. “Earlier, students from Sri

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Seton Hall officials have said little amid allegations that President Joseph Reilly ignored sexual abuse. Now the university is disputing reports that he violated TitleIX. After weeks of relative silence, Seton Hall University has provided a resounding defense of embattled president Joseph Reilly, who has been accused of overlooking allegations of sexual misconduct in his past role.

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Higher Education Inquirer

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The Higher Education Inquirer (HEI) champions the rights of academic workers and critically examines the changing landscape of work in higher education, connecting it to broader economic trends Focus on Adjunct Faculty and Labor Conditions: HEI frequently highlights the precarious working conditions of adjunct faculty (grad assistants, contingent instructors, and researchers) who make up a significant portion of the teaching workforce in higher education, especially in online programs.

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University Business

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

A half-million-dollar budget proposal could be a game-changer for Virginia college students struggling with food insecurity. Advocates are urging House lawmakers and Gov. Glenn Youngkin to follow the Senates lead and support the funding, which would establish a food pantry grant program to help students in need. This is a budget amendment where, if D.C. rips public benefits away and Virginia legislators are not funding basic needs works on their campuses, were going to have an exponential growth

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Edu Alliance Journal

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Background Established in 1832, Wabash College is a private liberal arts institution dedicated exclusively to undergraduate education for men. As one of the nation’s few remaining all-male colleges, Wabash upholds a tradition of academic rigor, personal responsibility, and close-knit community engagement. The college’s mission emphasizes the development of critical thinking, effective communication, and responsible leadership.

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Academe Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

BY BETHANY LETIECQ, TIM GIBSON, AND JAMES FINKELSTEIN From Conservative Oversight to Extreme Partisan Activism In recent years, George Mason Universitys Board of Visitors (BOV) has dramatically transformed from conservative oversight to extreme partisan activism. This transformation is driven by Governor Glenn Youngkins appointments of ideologically motivated individuals with direct ties to right-wing organizations.

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Higher Education Today

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Title: The Role of State Policy in Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness and Former Foster Youth in Higher Education Authors: Carrie E. Henderson and Katie Grissom Source: The Urban Institute Paying for a college degree is already a difficult, complex process for many students involving a variety of sources of financial aid and payment. For students with a history of foster care.

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University Business

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Hiring Torey Alston – Broward College (Fla.) The Broward College Board of Trustees has appointed Torey Alston as president. Alston was a previous member of the county’s school board, a position he gained by appointment from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, The Miami Times reports. Elizabeth R. Cantwell – Washington State University Elizabeth Cantwell, after less than two years at the helm of Utah State University, has accepted an appointment elsewhere.

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Higher Education Inquirer

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Walden University President Michael Betz has sold $380,000 worth of Adtalem shares. Walden is one of America's largest robocolleges , proving online education to tens of thousands of folks in psychology, social work, nursing, education, business, and criminal justice each year. Adtalem, formerly known as DeVry Education, is Walden's parent company. Adtalem also owns the Chamberlain College of Nursing and medical schools in the Carribean.

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ACPA

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

ACPA 2025 Convention is next week! Check out our conference guide for information about opportunities to connect with us, endorsed presentations, and featured sessions. Note that during our social, we will be partnering with Greater Long Beach Mutual Aid, Commission for Student Involvement, and Commission for Academic Affairs to collect items for folks impacted by the California wildfires.

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FIRE

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Administrators kicked the Young Warriors editor out of student housing and put him on probation for publishing student work critical of school officials.

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Higher Education Inquirer

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

This is what AI told us about its own limitations. 1. Illusion of Learning: Teachers may perceive an illusion of progress due to improved homework scores when students use ChatGPT. A study in Turkey found that while homework scores increased with ChatGPT use, final exam performance actually decreased by 17% for students using unprompted ChatGPT[4], that is, without guiding prompts, simply navigating it on their own].

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FIRE

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The California Community Colleges system and a community college district attested in court that DEI regulations do not require community college professors to teach and endorse the states pro-DEIA views in the classroom.

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Caylor Solutions

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Marketing literacy in higher education is vital for leaders. Learn why it matters, its risks, and how to bridge the gap. The post Why Marketing Literacy in Higher Education is Essential for Leaders appeared first on Caylor Solutions.

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The Guardian - Higher Education

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Good mornings | Train departures | Vice-chancellors | Boiling eggs | School reports The idea that we feel better about life in the morning ( Scientists find that things really do seem better in the morning, 5 February ) is not new. In the ancient Hebrew psalms (English Book of Common Prayer, psalm 30:5) we read: Heaviness may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.

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Campus Technology

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Tech Tactics in Education has officially opened registration for its May 7 virtual conference on "Thriving in the Age of AI." The annual event, brought to you by the producers of Campus Technology and THE Journal, offers hands-on learning and interactive discussions on the most critical technology issues and practices across K12 and higher education.

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Prospective students need better pricing information earlier in their college search process, Phillip Levine writes. Despite frequent media reports about the high cost of college, many students pay much less than the eye-catching sticker price. Students enrolled at four-year institutions living away from their parents face the highest sticker prices.

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Campus Technology

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Attackers are changing tactics as they collect less money from ransomware payoffs, according to a new report from Chainalysis, a blockchain analytics firm.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2025

This blog was kindly authored by Annamaria Carusi , Director at Interchange Research. Annamaria recently joined a HEPI/Taylor & Francis roundtable to discuss advancing translational research. HEPI, together with Taylor & Francis, recently highlighted translational research’s importance in bridging scientific discovery and real-world applications.

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Campus Technology

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Gardner Campbell explores the notion of scale in education and shares some of his own experience "playing with scale" scaling up and/or scaling down in an English course at VCU.

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

A recent study from Temple University finds a majority of Pennsylvania college students consider themselves educated about vaccines, particularly the COVID-19 vaccine. To stop the spread of COVID-19, many colleges and universities implemented vaccine requirements for their students returning to campus.

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ACPA

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

ACPA 2025 Convention is next week! Check out our conference guide for information about opportunities to connect with us, endorsed presentations, and featured sessions. Note that during our social, we will be partnering with Greater Long Beach Mutual Aid, Commission for Student Involvement, and Commission for Academic Affairs to collect items for folks impacted by the California wildfires.

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

On its 160th birthday last week, Washburn University announced a historic gift: a $50million donation from alumni Greg and Ronda Brenneman.

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