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JANUARY 15, 2025

A High Court ruling could have significant implications for disabled students seeking reasonable adjustments from their university.

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Higher Ed Dive

JANUARY 15, 2025

If passed by the Legislature, New York residents ages 25 to 55 could study for free if they enroll in certain high-demand programs.

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 15, 2025

A new study from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center shows a connection between a students academic achievement in the first year, persistence into the second year and credential completion rates. Over 36million Americans have earned some college credits but have yet to complete a credential, demonstrating gaps in higher education that leave students with only part of a degree and often student loan debt.

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University Business

JANUARY 15, 2025

Colleges and universities are setting systemwide commitments to transition up to 75% of their dining hall offerings to plant-based options in the next three years, according to a new report from the Humane Society of the United States. Now more than ever, students are demanding meal options that are healthier for themselves and the environment,” said Kate Watts, director of food service innovation at the Humane Society. “Colleges and universities have a responsibility to meet these d

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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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 15, 2025

Dr. Gilda Barabino, president of Olin College of Engineering in Massachusetts, will leave her position at the end of the academic year, adding to the growing list of higher Dr. Gilda Barabino education leadership departures. The announcement comes as the private institution grapples with persistent financial challenges, including annual operating deficits of $4 million.

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Higher Ed Dive

JANUARY 15, 2025

Attorney General Michelle Henry said Temple University's bid should take priority over a $6.5 million offer from a Philadelphia real estate developer.

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Higher Ed Dive

JANUARY 15, 2025

The proposal comes the day after Gov. Ron DeSantis called for a special legislative session focused on implementing tougher immigration policies.

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JANUARY 15, 2025

Reading Time: 13 minutes Now more than ever, knowing how to recruit students online is essential for success. In 2025, brochures and campus visits alone are no longer enough. A successful student recruitment plan requires a blend of innovative digital tools, personalized engagement, and a deep understanding of student behavior. At Higher Education Marketing, weve spent years refining our approach to online student recruitment, and were excited to share ten proven strategies that can take your re

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The PIE News

JANUARY 15, 2025

Im an agent a secret agent. No, not that kind. I’m a student recruitment agent who is taking over the Secret IO mantle for a few weeks. I may not have a licence to kill, but this column has inspired me to tell a few home truths about the dark arts of agency work. For context, I am a senior manager at a small agency with some university partners in the UK and around the world.

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ACRLog

JANUARY 15, 2025

Editor’s note: This guest post has been authored by Rosan Mitola and Melissa Bowles-Terry. Rosan is Head of Educational Initiatives and Melissa is the Sciences Librarian, both at UNLV Libraries. This post discusses their recent experience of offering an Immersion program at UNLV Libraries as a continuation of the recent “Discussing the 4 Pillars of Immersion” series: “ Information Literacy ,” “ The Educational Role of Librarians in Higher Education ,” &#

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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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Higher Ed Dive

JANUARY 15, 2025

The agency also is moving to bar the former founder and CEO of Zovio, which owned the online university, from leading any institution taking Title IV funds.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

JANUARY 15, 2025

Seventeen years ago, the United States economy hit a rough patch and, for that reason and many others, Americans stopped having as many kids. The phenomenon became known as the birth dearth, and in the years that followed, the economy rebounded but birth rates did not. The fertility rate in the United States reached a historic low in 2023, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions National Center for Health Statistics, and data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the fer

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Wonkhe

JANUARY 15, 2025

The government has set out its plan to partially repeal the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act.

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The Guardian - Higher Education

JANUARY 15, 2025

Contentious compensation clause likely to be removed after law paused over fears it could protect hate speech UK politics live latest updates Ministers are to revive legislation that aims to protect free speech on university campuses in England but a contentious clause allowing legal claims over compensation is likely to be removed. Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary, paused implementation of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act shortly after last years general election, citing

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Insight Into Diversity

JANUARY 15, 2025

Welcome to Beyond the Quad , the reimagined newsletter designed to empower higher education professionals like never before. Whether you’re a faculty member, administrator, DEI officer, or simply passionate about higher ed, Beyond the Quad is your one-stop resource for innovative ideas, actionable insights, and meaningful collaboration. Here’s whats new and exciting about the launch of Beyond the Quad and how you can make the most of everything we have to offer.

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University Business

JANUARY 15, 2025

Last year, Louisiana lawmakers asked every Louisiana public school to submit a report on their spending related to diversity, equity and inclusion. Based on an Illuminator review of their submissions, there has been minimal spending on these programs. Attacks on diversity, equity and inclusionone of the flashpoints in conservative culture wars in the education realmare often premised on the idea that such programs bloat college budgets and increase student debt.

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Insight Into Diversity

JANUARY 15, 2025

The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center revealed Monday that a methodology error had led to incorrect preliminary enrollment figures for fall 2024. Contrary to earlier reports of a 5% decline in first-year enrollment, the center now reports an actual increase, although updated figures wont be released until January 23. The error stemmed from misclassifying first-year college students as dual enrolleeshigh school students taking college courses.

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 15, 2025

The Texas Supreme Court will hear oral arguments today in an ongoing legal saga between the United Methodist Church and Southern Methodist University over who governs the university. A contentious, six-year legal battle between the United Methodist Church and Southern Methodist University is coming before the Texas Supreme Court today.

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FIRE

JANUARY 15, 2025

A Mississippi college fired a professor for using his faculty email to share an opinion about the 2024 election, cites a made up policy violation and then adds a new violation.

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University Business

JANUARY 15, 2025

The thermostat was turned low in the admissions office at Vermont State University on a cold winter morning. Its one of our efficiencies, quipped David Bergh, the institutions president, who works in the same building. Bergh was joking. But he was referring to something decidedly serious: the public university systems struggle to reduce a deficit so deep, it threatened to permanently shutter several campuses after dramatic drop-offs in enrollment and revenue.

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Campus Technology

JANUARY 15, 2025

What should colleges and universities expect from the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence in the coming year? Here's what the experts told us.

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 15, 2025

A federal district court judge has dismissed a lawsuit from a conservative student group that sought to make all students eligible for a federal scholarship originally designed to help underrepresented students attain doctoral degrees.

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Campus Technology

JANUARY 15, 2025

UC Berkeley researchers have introduced Sky-T1-32B, an open source, reasoning-focused language model that delivers high performance at an unprecedented cost of under $450 for training.

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Higher Education Inquirer

JANUARY 15, 2025

Ben Unglesbee at Higher Ed Dive recently wrote about the coming budget cuts to the University of California System and the Cal State University System. Something that EdSource , a California-based media outlet, has been reporting on for months. Those devastating cuts, amounting to $650 million, are part of a long and important history of US higher education and austerity, beginning with Ronald Reagan when he was Governor of California.

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 15, 2025

Student loan forgiveness and expansions on career and technical education were touted at the two-hour celebration Tuesday. A cover of Montell Jordans This Is How We Do It played in the background Tuesday afternoon in an auditorium at the Education Department as more than a hundred education access advocates, policy experts and agency staff gathered to reflect on the last four years.

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Higher Education Inquirer

JANUARY 15, 2025

Data is one of the most valuable resources in the digital age, and the U.S. Department of Education (ED or the Department) is taking a big step forward in making education data accessible to stakeholders and researchers. EDs recently published Open Data Plan is designed to foster greater transparency, empower public engagement, and stimulate innovation.

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 15, 2025

Few students rely on traditional news media for key information, but many do approach media sources with a critical eye, according to our new Student Voice flash survey. How can colleges help boost students media literacy? Social media is a top source of news for nearly three in four students, and half at least somewhat trust platforms such as Instagram and TikTok to deliver that news and other critical information accurately.

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HEPI

JANUARY 15, 2025

By Ivan Dimitrov, Digital Marketing Expert at Medlink Students. The United Kingdom faces a critical shortage of medical professionals , a problem exacerbated by the limited availability of medical school places. Each year, thousands of aspiring doctors compete for a finite number of spots, leaving many qualified candidates unable to pursue their dreams of contributing to the healthcare system.

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Educause

JANUARY 15, 2025

This episode delves into the 2025 EDUCAUSE Horizon Action Plan: Mental Health Supports. Hosts and guests examine the challenges faced by higher education institutions and highlight actionable steps individuals and institutions can take to improve mental health support of students, faculty, and staff.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 15, 2025

Title: Associate Professor Tenured: Yes Age: 40 Education: B.S and M.S. in Urban Planning and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea; PhD. University of California, Irvine (Civil and Environmental Engineering) Career mentors: Dr. Stephen Mattingly, UTA; Dr. Melanie Sattler, UTA Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty: Stay resilient and persistent.

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JANUARY 15, 2025

By: Yulissa Chavez Tena Grind culture has made us all human machines, willing and ready to donate our lives to a capitalist system that thrives by placing profits over people. The Rest is Resistance movement is a connection and a path back to our true nature. We are stripped down to who we really were before the terror of capitalism and white supremacy.

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The Berkeley Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

UC Berkeley is home to numerous experts who can assist reporters cover wildfires and their health effects. Journalists needing additional sources or assistance: Email news@berkeley.edu.

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Wonkhe

JANUARY 15, 2025

Young Palestinians are struggling to study during the conflict.

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Insight Into Diversity

JANUARY 15, 2025

This week, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to remove Texas A&M University President Mark Welsh III over the institutions participation in an upcoming conference hosted by The PhD Project, which Abbott alleged violates the states ban on DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) initiatives. The controversy began when conservative activist Christopher Rufo shared a university email inviting faculty and PhD students to a conference restricted to Black, Hispanic, or Native American participants.

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Inside Higher Ed

JANUARY 15, 2025

On his second day in office, West Virginia governor Patrick Morrisey issued eight executive orders, including one that bans diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at all public institutions in the state.

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