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Gen Z students in Manchester to learn ‘soft skills’ such as empathy and time management

The Guardian - Higher Education

Thousands of digital natives to be taught social skills, as employers say they are too afraid to speak on phone Thousands of gen Z students in Greater Manchester are to learn soft skills such as empathy and time-management in a UK-first trial aimed at teaching everyday but essential tools. The pioneering programme will teach young people how to thrive in the workplace after employers said digital natives were too afraid to speak on the phone or do job interviews.

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Who’s really falling behind within boys’ underachievement?

Wonkhe

Nikolai Elkins notes that gay men consistently outperform their peers and urges policymakers to adopt more nuanced, intersectional approaches to attainment

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Rice University Announces Major Enrollment Expansion, Commits Over $1.5 Billion to Financial Aid

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Rice University has unveiled plans for unprecedented enrollment growth, aiming to increase its student population by approximately 30% by 2028 compared to 2020 levels, university officials announced Monday. The ambitious expansion strategy, approved by Rice's Board of Trustees, will grow the undergraduate student body to approximately 5,200 students while significantly increasing graduate enrollment to reach a projected total university enrollment of 9,500 students.

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Launch of the Commission on Students in Higher Education: Unpicking the connections between teaching, funding and student outcomes

HEPI

The APPG for Students has launched the Commission on Students in Higher Education as a means of feeding into the Department for Educations HE Review through a student-centred lens. A call for evidence has now opened, until May 1 st , where colleagues from across the sector are encouraged to input. Alex Stanley is Vice President Higher Education of the National Union of Students (NUS).

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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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CCP Board Ousts Generals Without Explanation After Decade of Growth

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A Dr. Donald Guy Generals fter nearly a decade of leadership marked by program expansion and innovative initiatives, Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) President Dr. Donald "Guy" Generals is seeking answers following his unexpected removal earlier this month. On April 10, the CCP Board of Trustees voted to relieve Generals of his duties, placing him on paid administrative leave until his contract expires in June.

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Best Personal Academic Websites Contest 2025

The Academic Designer

Enter to win an award in the 2025 Best Personal Academic Websites Contest! We'd love to celebrate the work you put into your website.

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AV Tools Help the Transition from the Operating Room to the Classroom

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

At Emory University School of Medicine, I provide tailored audiovisual solutions for practicing physicians who must balance patient care with teaching responsibilities all without the convenience of dedicated classrooms. They go to whatever room is ready for their class on a given day, meaning they dont have the luxury of mastering a single rooms technology.

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What if students were the architects of their own success?

Wonkhe

Empowering students as real partners in systems that reflect their lived realities is key to success, argues Dire Martin.

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Small College America – Profile: Davidson College

Edu Alliance Journal

April 21, 2025, by Dean Hoke : With this profile of Davidson College, I complete the tenth and final entry in my series exploring small colleges across the United States. This journey has deepened my appreciation for the distinct contributions and lasting impact of these diverse institutions. Collectively, these colleges have further strengthened my belief in the diversity, resilience, and enduring importance of American higher education and reaffirmed the vital role that small colleges continu

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College grads say they are confident about jobs but cautious about economy

Higher Ed Dive

Employers that offer flexibility, purpose and growth will attract and retain the next generation of top talent, a CareerBuilder + Monster executive said.

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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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What We've Learned So Far From Tracking Student Visa Data

Inside Higher Ed

What We've Learned So Far From Tracking Student Visa Data Katherine Knott Mon, 04/21/2025 - 03:00 AM More than 1,500 students from nearly 250 colleges have had their visas revoked, but who they areand why theyve been targetedis still largely unknown.

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How Can Institutions Best Support Their Online Learners?

Higher Education Today

Title: Supporting Online Learners: Insights from SUNYs Campus Coaching Programs Authors: Marjorie Dorim-Williams, Jlynn Castleman, Parker Cellura, Rebekah ODonoghue, and Makoto Toyoda Source: MDRC The structure and delivery of online programs can have significant impacts on a students ability to succeed. After examining success coaching practices at three State University of New York institutions, the authors of new analysis from MDRC.

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AI in higher education: Unlocking creativity in an era of declining enrollment

University Business

After years of working with higher education institutions across the U.S., Ive seen firsthand how university marketing teams are feeling the pressure. With national enrollment down 7.5% and competition heating up for a shrinking pool of prospective students, these teams are being asked to do more than ever craft compelling content, engage stakeholders, support fundraising, and drive measurable results all while budgets keep tightening.

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The Digital Divide: Student Generative AI Access

Inside Higher Ed

The Digital Divide: Student Generative AI Access colleen.flaherty Mon, 04/21/2025 - 03:00 AM Half of chief technology officers say their institution doesnt grant students access to generative AI tools. How does your college compare?

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Successful Budget Planning: Improve Financial Management by Connecting Facilities, Capital Projects, and Operations

University Business

Register Now Date & Time: Thursday, May 15that 2 p.m. ET In higher education, effective budgeting is essential for sustaining academic excellence, supporting strategic growth, and ensuring long-term financial stability. However, aging infrastructure, staffing shortages, and significant funding deficits complicate leaderships ability to properly budget in the long term, which can lead to unwanted financial surprises.

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Northwestern Will Fund Research After Federal Freeze

Inside Higher Ed

Northwestern University is stepping in to fund ongoing research projects after the private institution received stop-work orders on nearly 100 federal grants, CBS News Chicago reported.

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Strengthening America’s Regional Public Universities

Higher Education Today

Title: Regional Public Universities: Expanding Higher Educations ROI for Student and Communities Authors: Cecilia M. Orphan and Mac Wetherbee Source: Third Way A new Third Way report urges tailored federal and state support for regional public universities (RPUs)rural and urban alikethat educate the majority of four-year public college students and drive local workforce development.

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Education Department to Restart Debt Collection on Defaulted Student Loans

Inside Higher Ed

Education Department to Restart Debt Collection on Defaulted Student Loans Katherine Knott Mon, 04/21/2025 - 04:31 PM About 25 percent of all borrowers have or will default on their student loans in the next few months, and another 35 percent are at least 60 days past due.

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How much should college students work? A professor looks at link between too much work and failing grades

University Business

Keenan Hartert has heard people say college students just need to get a job to work their way through college. Hes found its not that simple. The Minnesota State University Mankato professor noticed that some students who seemed engaged in class bombed tests, in part because of trying to balance full course loads with working more than 20 hours a week whether on overnight hospital shifts or managing a Kwik Trip.

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Universities Are Becoming Real Estate Giants—and It's Hurting Communities

Higher Education Inquirer

As housing costs soar and faculty wages stagnate, colleges and universities are turning to a so-called solution: workforce housing. Marketed as a win-win to help recruit and retain middle-income academic workersthose priced out of both subsidized and market-rate housingthis trend has quietly become a major land grab. But behind the rhetoric of affordability and institutional care lies a troubling truth: big banks and universities are partnering to privatize housing and reshape cities in ways tha

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If We’re Serious About Cutting the Cost of College, Here Is Where to Start

Inside Higher Ed

If Were Serious About Cutting the Cost of College, Here Is Where to Start sara.custer@in Mon, 04/21/2025 - 03:00 AM Three-year degrees dont just make sense financially. Theyre also good for students development and careers, says John Kroger.

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‘I hate freedom of opinion’ meme leads to sentencing in German court

FIRE

A meme lands a German editor in court, a U.S. academic faces trial in Thailand, and censorship crackdowns rage from Nigeria to Hong Kong.

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Responding to a Post-COVID Student Population With Academic Support

Inside Higher Ed

Responding to a Post-COVID Student Population With Academic Support Ashley Mowreader Mon, 04/21/2025 - 03:00 AM The University of South Florida reimagined its academic success center to better meet students where they are in part by hiring a care coordinator and increasing peer supports.

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Wellesley Faculty Are on Strike. They Say Administrators Asked Their Colleagues to Cross the Picket Line.

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Maddie Khaw With five weeks left in the semester, administrators reopened registration for hundreds of students. Chaos and bitter feelings ensued.

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No More TRIO Access for Undocumented Students in California and Oregon

Inside Higher Ed

No More TRIO Access for Undocumented Students in California and Oregon Sara Weissman Mon, 04/21/2025 - 03:00 AM Undocumented students in the two states cant participate in federal programs that support underserved students anymore, depriving them of valuable services.

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Higher Ed Brought This on Itself

The Chronicle of Higher Education

The university made itself a target by embracing affirmative action. By Richard D. Kahlenberg The university made itself a target by embracing affirmative action.

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How to Market a College with a Small Budget

Caylor Solutions

Learn how to market a college with a small budget by leveraging generative AI, social media, and strategic thinking. The post How to Market a College with a Small Budget appeared first on Caylor Solutions.

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Brenon Pooler - Baseball, Alabama State University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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Trust and quality must define the next era of international student recruitment

The PIE News

The international education sector is facing a pivotal moment. For years, the movement of students across borders has been seen as a positive force, supporting economic development, strengthening global ties, and offering life-changing opportunities. But as student numbers surge across major destination markets, particularly the UK, Australia, Canada, and the US, the conversation is changing.

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Education Dept. Seeks Records From Harvard Related to Foreign Gifts and Contracts

Inside Higher Ed

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A Start-Up Guide for New Leaders

The Chronicle of Higher Education

How to execute the three phases of a presidential transition with as much finesse as possible. By Bob Davies How to execute the three phases of a presidential transition with as much finesse as possible.

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Cost-Effective College Marketing Strategies for Enrollment Growth

Caylor Solutions

Learn how to market a college with a small budget by leveraging generative AI, social media, and strategic thinking. The post Cost-Effective College Marketing Strategies for Enrollment Growth appeared first on Caylor Solutions.

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Microsoft Announces Security Advancements

Campus Technology

Microsoft has announced major security advancements across its product portfolio and practices. The work is part of its Secure Future Initiative (SFI), a multiyear cybersecurity transformation the company calls the largest engineering project in company history.

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Tyler Johnson - Track & Field, The Ohio State University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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The value and evolving role of alumni in higher education marketing

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Alumni are powerful ambassadors in higher-ed marketing. Their authentic stories and online engagement build trust, foster community, and shape student choices. This week, we explore how alumni voices are reshaping recruitment in a digital age.