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College Student Health Coverage Improves but Disparities Persist, GAO Finds

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A new government report reveals that while health coverage among college students has increased significantly over the past decade, substantial disparities remain, particularly impacting historically disadvantaged racial and ethnic groups, students in states without expanded Medicaid, and certain nonworking students. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) report found that overall health coverage rates among undergraduate and graduate students aged 18-64 increased from an estimated 81% in 20

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Northwestern to self-fund federally threatened research

Higher Ed Dive

Leaders at the well-known institution said the support would sustain "vital research" until they had a "better understanding of the funding landscape.

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Not All Opinions Deserve a Microphone in the Classroom

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I Dr. Alice Ragland live and teach in Ohio, one of the growing number of states passing legislation that claims to protect free speech and intellectual diversity in college classrooms by requiring that all opinions be heard. At first glance, that might sound reasonable, even desirable. But in practice, what these policies really mean is that educators are told we have to give equal weight to opinions that are factually incorrect, racist, sexist, and harmful.

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When Inclusion Gets Complicated: What Faculty Need to Know About Service Dogs in Higher Ed

Academe Blog

BY ALLISON GAINER As faculty, we often find ourselves balancing pedagogy, policy, and student support. For students with disabilities, that support sometimes includes service dogs. These working animals are not pets or conveniences. They are medically necessary tools for independence, mobility, and safety. And yet, many of us have never been trained to support students who rely on them, especially in hands-on learning environments like labs, fieldwork, or clinical placements.

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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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4 ways to look at AI’s growth on campus

University Business

Students share some of the same concerns as educators do about the growth of AI on campus. Students are, in fact, more worried than faculty or administrators that the technology is “short-cutting their learning” and they want more guidance, according to a new study and survey from plagiarism checker Turnitin. Companies expect new employees to be comfortable and competent using AI but employers surveyed said graduates “are far from that point.” Educators are seen as the so

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Minnesota college leaders eye tuition hikes as costs rise and state funding flatlines

Higher Ed Dive

Most are weighing an increase of 8%, but one Minnesota State official said even that would not bridge the public system's anticipated budget gap.

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How Lumina’s 2040 Vision Can Help Restore Public Confidence in Higher Education: Creating Pathways to Rebuild America's Trust in Colleges and Universities

The Change Leader, Inc.

A staggering one-third of the American population reports having no confidence in higher education. Once viewed as the gateway to opportunity and upward mobility, colleges and universities are now in a trust crisisincreasingly perceived as inaccessible, unaffordable, and disconnected from the realities of today’s learners. The consequence? The drop in public confidence exacerbates the effects of the demographic cliff, leading to even greater enrollment declines.

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Two (More) Ways Faculty Are Using AI to Lighten Their Professional Load

Today's Learner

Reading Time: 3 minutes We recently shared three ways faculty are using generative AI (GenAI) to help them handle the more administrative aspects of their roles gleaned from ongoing research that culminates in our annual Faces of Faculty report. This comprehensive report explores the professional landscape, challenges, and opportunities facing todays higher education faculty.

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Student Satisfaction at HBCUs

Helix Education

How does student satisfaction at HBCUs compare to institutions nationally? Student satisfaction is a critical component for student success. At RNL, we have observed that satisfaction can vary based on the institution type. Student satisfaction levels at a four-year private may differ from a four-year public. In addition, we have seen that students at schools with a specific identity or mission (such as Christian colleges) may also have different levels of satisfaction.

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President moves: End of the line for this president’s remarkable 25-year career

University Business

Hired Shari Olsen – Northland Community and Technical College (Minn.) Shari Olson, Northland Community College Shari Olsen has been promoted to permanent president of Northland Community College, effective immediately. She has served in the interim since July 2024. More from UB: Why Muslim voices face an untenable environment in higher ed right now Olsen worked for the community college between 1995 and 2007 in various roles, helping create associate degrees in robotics and manufacturing t

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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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This week in 5 numbers: Another year of growth for faculty salaries

Higher Ed Dive

We’re rounding up recent stories, from a second year of faculty compensation increases to more consolidation in Georgia universities.

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5 Easy Ways Professors Skeptical About Group Work Can Use It

Inside Higher Ed

5 Easy Ways Professors Skeptical About Group Work Can Use It Melissa Ezarik Fri, 04/18/2025 - 03:00 AM Getting students to actively engage in class discussions is a common challenge, but group exercises can help both new and experienced instructors accomplish just that.

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Anthropic Develops AI 'Microscope' to Reveal the Hidden Mechanics of LLM Thought

Campus Technology

Anthropic has unveiled new research tools designed to provide a rare glimpse into the hidden reasoning processes of advanced language models like a "microscope" for AI.

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Boston Public Schools to stop transportation for inconsistent bus riders

University Business

In an effort to improve a transportation system long derided for its unreliability, officials announced that Boston Public Schools would automatically pause bus assignments for students that consistently do not ride the bus. The announcement of this new ridership procedure came alongside the release of a new BPS report showing that significant progress was being made to fix the bus system.

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Microsoft Announces 'Computer Use' Automation in Copilot Studio

Campus Technology

Microsoft has introduced a new AI-powered feature called "computer use" for its Copilot Studio platform that allows agents to directly interact with Web sites and desktop applications using simulated mouse clicks, menu selections and text inputs.

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Google is gifting a year of Gemini Advanced to every college student in the U.S.

University Business

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has reportedly set a goal for the company to reach 500 million Gemini users before the end of 2025. Rolling out new models may help the company get there, but you know what else helps? Giving away premium features for free. Google has announced today that it’s giving all US college students free access to Gemini Advanced, and not just for a month or twothe offer is good for a full year of service.

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Ghosts Are Everywhere

Inside Higher Ed

Ghosts Are Everywhere Elizabeth Redden Fri, 04/18/2025 - 03:00 AM Patrick M. Scanlon considers how AI challenges notions of authorship. Byline(s) Patrick M.

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Complete College America Launches Center to Boost Data-Driven Student Success Strategies

Campus Technology

National nonprofit Complete College America (CCA) recently launched the Center for Leadership, Institutional Metrics, and Best Practices (CLIMB), with the goal of helping higher education institutions use data-driven strategies to improve student outcomes.

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Homeland Security Threatens Harvard With Loss of International Students

Inside Higher Ed

The Department of Homeland Security canceled $2.7million in grants going to Harvard University Wednesday night and threatened to terminate its Student and Visitor Exchange Program certification, which would bar the private Massachusetts institution from enrolling international students.

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Grandpa’s advice for the new wave of American censors

FIRE

When Iowa officials try to silence citizens for asking tough questions, it's not just bad policy its an insult to an entire generation of WWII vets and the freedoms they fought to defend.

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Mentoring in an Era of Uncertainty for Higher Education

Inside Higher Ed

Mentoring in an Era of Uncertainty for Higher Education kathryn.palmer Fri, 04/18/2025 - 03:00 AM While most students want good mentors, faculty often dont know how to deliver on those expectations. A new book from a faculty coach at Duke University offers some guidance.

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In memoriam: Professor Claire Callender OBE

HEPI

OBITUARY Claire Sorrel Callender By Simon Marginson * Professor Claire Callender OBE, who held joint professorships at UCL Institute of Education and Birkbeck, University of London, died at home amid her family on Tuesday, 15 April, after the cancer which developed in one lung and was in remission had moved to the other. She dealt with her illness and the rollercoaster of treatments, tests and diagnoses with exceptional strength, characteristic realism and eventually, open acceptance, making the

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Judge Blocks Energy Department Plan to Cap Indirect Cost Rates

Inside Higher Ed

A federal judge temporarily blocked the U.S. Department of Energys plan to cap universities indirect research cost reimbursement rates, pending a hearing in the ongoing lawsuit filed by several higher education associations and universities.

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Kinsley Washington - Softball, UCLA

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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3 Strategies for Improving Upward Transfer

Inside Higher Ed

3 Strategies for Improving Upward Transfer Ashley Mowreader Fri, 04/18/2025 - 03:00 AM A Community College Research Center report outlines recommendations to raise transfer outcomes for two-year college students.

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Riley Lewis - Golf, Loyola Marymount University (LMU)

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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Southwest Wisconsin Tech Wins Aspen Prize

Inside Higher Ed

The Aspen Institute announced Thursday that Southwest Wisconsin Technical College has won this years Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, an honor bestowed on high-achieving community colleges that have made strides in their academic outcomes.

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Lauren DeVaney - Basketball, Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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You’re Excepted!

Inside Higher Ed

Youre Excepted! Elizabeth Redden Fri, 04/18/2025 - 03:00 AM Rachel Toor ghostwrites an acceptance letter from the founding president of Prosperity University, with an AI assist in the form of Claude, writer at Anthropic.

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M'Leah Lambdin - Rifle, University of Mississippi

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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The Impossible University Presidency

Inside Higher Ed

The Impossible University Presidency mprutter@mit.edu Fri, 04/18/2025 - 03:00 AM The challenge of leading elite institutions in a populist age of distrust.

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Pablo Matan - Crew/Rowing, University of Washington

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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The Haves and Have Nots of Higher Education and Student Loan Debt

Higher Education Inquirer

In a move that has raised eyebrows across Washington and beyond, President Donald Trump recently announced a plan to transfer the U.S. Department of Educations vast student loan portfoliototaling a staggering $1.8 trillionto the Small Business Administration (SBA). This bold step is ostensibly designed to streamline the management of federal student loans, but it is also seen by many as the first move in a larger effort to dismantle the Department of Education entirely, reduce federal oversight,

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Camber Hayes - Soccer, Miami University Athletics

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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Harvard shows resistance is possible. But universities must join forces | Jan-Werner Müller

The Guardian - Higher Education

Far too many academics are repeating propaganda about a free speech crisis. Its time for a shared strategy Harvard is refusing the plainly illegal demands by the Trump administration. That sends an important signal: resistance is possible. But universities must realize that the government is adopting a divide-and-rule tactic: they should collaborate on a shared litigation strategy, take a common approach in getting the public on their side, and do everything possible to have Congress push back a