Higher Ed Dive
MARCH 12, 2025
Many leaders of institutions favor behind-the-scenes resistance over protests and op-eds, the Council of Independent Colleges’ president writes.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 12, 2025
Dr. Kelli Sims Butler The California Community College System consists of 116 institutions with over 1.8 million students. In the system, there are 140 Community College Chief Executive Officers (CEO). Of the current 140 chancellors and college presidents, 63 are female, and 12 identify as Black females. The average service for Black female CEOs is 2.65 years, indicating that the tenure of Black female CEOs is much shorter on average compared to their female counterparts (4.84 years) and their B
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Wonkhe
MARCH 12, 2025
Medical degrees were designed for financially comfortable students.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 12, 2025
A new study reveals alarming trends among college students nationwide, with seven in ten considering taking a break or dropping out entirely due to mounting pressures. The survey, conducted by higher education virtual health provider TimelyCare, highlights the significant challenges threatening student success across American campuses. The research, which gathered responses from 740 students at two- and four-year institutions, found that 53% of current college students have contemplated taking a
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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
MARCH 12, 2025
Institutions and agencies from the UK, Canada and other study destinations gathered at Gresham Global s Gresham Connect event in Dhaka to explore and strengthen partnerships in the region. Our work is built on the foundation of strong partnerships. For international universities to thrive in South Asia, it is essential to have deep-rooted relationships with local stakeholders who understand the nuances of the region,” stated Jasminder Khanna, CEO and founder of Gresham Global.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 12, 2025
Dr. Rolita Flores Ezeonu Rolita Flores Ezeonu has been appointed Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs at Highline College. Ezeonu previously served as where Vice President of Instruction at Green River College from July 2018 through February 2025. During her time there, she led full-time and adjunct faculty recruitment, development, retention and evaluation, curriculum and instruction.
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 12, 2025
Dr. Rema Reynolds Vassar In response to recent funding cuts caused by the shifting political landscape, the Center for Black Children in Education (CBCE) will host its "Call to Action" Virtual Convening on Thursday, March 13, bringing together educators, advocates, and thought leaders dedicated to advancing educational equity for Black children. The event, hosted by renowned television jurist Judge Greg Mathis, will feature two comprehensive sessions from 1:00-2:30 PM and 3:00-4:30 PM EST, showc
HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
MARCH 12, 2025
Reading Time: 9 minutes With your experience in the education field, you likely understand the benefits of cultivating strong relationships with current members of your school community. What many school administrators and marketers forget is that alumni, though they no longer attend a school, are invaluable to educational marketing strategy and an institutions overall growth.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 12, 2025
Dr. Bob Jackson Murray State University, located in Kentucky, has appointed Dr. Ron K. Patterson as its 15th president. Patterson, who currently serves as president of Chadron State College in Nebraska, will assume his new role on July 1, 2025, succeeding retiring President Dr. Bob Jackson. Patterson, a native of Corinth, Mississippi, brings 25 years of higher education experience to Murray State, with particular expertise in enrollment management, diversity and inclusion, and strategic planning
Today's Learner
MARCH 12, 2025
Reading Time: 4 minutes Our most recent research into the working lives of faculty gave us some interesting takeaways about higher educations relationship with AI. While every faculty members thoughts about AI differ and no two experiences are the same, the general trend weve seen is that faculty have moved from fear to acceptance. A good deal of faculty were initially concerned about AIs arrival on campus.
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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.
University Business
MARCH 12, 2025
AI is playing a bigger role in higher ed operations despite persisting pockets of skepticism. There may be no greater enthusiasm for the emerging technology than in student enrollment and recruitment. The Common App is driving a record number of applications, outpacing hires in enrollment and admissions offices. As Adelphi University maintains a “human-centered approach”, the private New York university has embraced AI as a means to improve communication with prospective students at
HEPI
MARCH 12, 2025
This HEPI blog was authored by Isabelle Bristow , Managing Director UK and Europe at Studiosity. In a HEPI blog published almost a year ago, Student Voices on AI: Navigating Expectations and Opportunities , I reported the findings of global research Studiosity commissioned with YouGov on students attitudes towards artificial intelligence (AI). The intervening year would be considered a relatively small time period in a more regular higher education setting.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 12, 2025
When the Humanities Kept Us Sane Elizabeth Redden Wed, 03/12/2025 - 03:00 AM Michael J. Socolow asks if we have already forgotten how the humanities got us through the COVID-19 pandemic. Byline(s) Michael J.
University Business
MARCH 12, 2025
As for many queer people, college was an opportunity for Eddy Risimini to escape his conservative upbringing. UC was the ultimate freedom for me, said Risimini, a 19-year-old trans man from Kentucky and a student at the University of Cincinnati. No one would know what my deadname was, I could fully start over and be seen as a man, and I could start my medical transition, Risimini added.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 12, 2025
A federal judge in New York ordered on Tuesday that a recent Columbia University graduate and permanent U.S. resident who was detained by federal immigration officers Saturday not be removed from the country.
University Business
MARCH 12, 2025
Its no secret that college is a stressful time: students are plunged into a unique social environment and given new financial and academic responsibilitieswhile in many cases, living away from home for the first time ever. And while people like to envision the college years as a time of carefree socialization, it can also be a period fraught with interpersonal anxieties, brought on by competitive and confusing cultures.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 12, 2025
AI Will Not Be the Great Leveler for Student Outcomes Melissa Ezarik Wed, 03/12/2025 - 03:00 AM Artificial intelligence tools are only deepening existing divides. Here are three reasons for that and a few ideas for supporting students.
FIRE
MARCH 12, 2025
Does a cat stand on two legs or four? The answer to that question may tell you all you need to know about the government involving itself in social media content moderation. On today's show, we cover the latest tech policy developments.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 12, 2025
Lost Roles and Lost Purpose mprutter@mit.edu Wed, 03/12/2025 - 03:00 AM Why many men feel lost in an age of shifting roles and expectations.
Higher Education Inquirer
MARCH 12, 2025
In recent years, the online education sector has seen dramatic growth, largely fueled by partnerships between universities and Online Program Managers (OPMs) like Risepoint (formerly known as Academic Partnerships). These companies promised to help institutions expand their online offerings, providing technical support, marketing services, and student recruitment in exchange for a significant share of tuition revenue.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 12, 2025
Kentuckys Legislature Is Rushing Through a Bill to Ban DEI Ryan Quinn Wed, 03/12/2025 - 03:00 AM House Bill 4, which also targets courses that indoctrinate participants with a discriminatory concept, is on the brink of passage. Opponents have raised academic freedom concerns.
FIRE
MARCH 12, 2025
Columbia's Office of Institutional Equity is a nightmarishly opaque bureaucracy whose investigations can take months or even years, leaving students in fear of what they can do or say as they await the results.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 12, 2025
Court Revives Suit by Professor Who Defended Math Standards Ryan Quinn Wed, 03/12/2025 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Ryan Quinn
FIRE
MARCH 12, 2025
First Amendment News is a weekly blog and newsletter about free expression issues by Ronald K. L. Collins and is editorially independent from FIRE.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 12, 2025
Institutional Neutrality Policies Have Skyrocketed Since Oct. 7 Susan H. Greenberg Wed, 03/12/2025 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Susan H.
Higher Ed Dive
MARCH 12, 2025
The funding freeze follows a spat between President Donald Trump and Gov. Janet Mills over his order restricting transgender students from women’s sports.
Insight Into Diversity
MARCH 12, 2025
The Insight Report: March 12, 2025 Higher Education in Crisis: A Rapidly Shifting Landscape The higher education sector is facing unprecedented challenges, from financial instability and job cuts to political pressures and regulatory scrutiny. Major universities like Columbia, Harvard, MIT, and Johns Hopkins are grappling with funding losses, hiring freezes, and federal crackdowns, while institutions in Scotland and Australia face their own crises.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 12, 2025
USDA Suspends All Grants for University of Maine System jessica.blake@ Wed, 03/12/2025 - 03:00 AM This is the second time in less than a week that the Trump administration has pulled funding from higher ed institutions suspected of not following his policies.
Insight Into Diversity
MARCH 12, 2025
The U.S. Department of Education began a forced reduction in its workforce on Tuesday, cutting more than 1,300 jobs as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to eliminate the federal agency altogether. Education Secretary Linda McMahon confirmed the move, stating that the layoffs are a direct response to President Donald Trumps long-standing goal of shutting down the department.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 12, 2025
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to temporarily restore teacher training grants in eight states, Education Week reported.
University Business
MARCH 12, 2025
The president of a college or university has unique power to embody the mission and values of their institution. When the president speaks, the campus listens. And so does the wider community and public. The new Trump Administrations flurry of executive orders and Dear Colleague letter compel a response, but college presidents fear putting their institution at risk if they do speak out.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 12, 2025
Native Students Are Undercounted in Higher Education, but ED Could Help Ashley Mowreader Wed, 03/12/2025 - 03:00 AM A new report urges the Department of Education to implement standards that improve data collection for American Indian and Alaska Native students. The Trump administration may derail this work.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 12, 2025
Dr. Susan Cahn When House Republicans passed the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 on Jan. 14, the lawmakers purportedly wanted to ward off what they say are the adverse effects of forcing female athletes to compete with trans athletes who were born biological males. Although the bill faces an uncertain future, the objective of their legislation has already come to fruition on multiple fronts in the few weeks since it was introduced.
University Business
MARCH 12, 2025
(LATEST UPDATE: March 12) Student loans and Pell Grants are safe, but this week’s mass firings at the Department of Education represent the “first step” of President Donald Trump’s plan to shut down the agency, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon says. McMahon has initiated a 50% reduction in force at her department, scheduled to be completed by March 21.
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