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Coppin State University: A Renaissance of Purpose and Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In the heart of Baltimore, a remarkable transformation is taking place at Coppin State University under the visionary leadership of President Dr. Anthony Jenkins. Since taking the helm in 2020, Jenkins has orchestrated a data-driven renaissance that has revolutionized student success rates and institutional effectiveness. The numbers tell a compelling story of transformation for the historically Black college and university (HBCU).

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Higher education should lift students out of poverty, not trap them within it

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The latest student money and wellbeing survey from Blackbullion shows the impact of student poverty on learning and experience.

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New UK government video targets international students

The PIE News

Secretary of state for education, Bridget Phillipson, addressed students considering studying abroad, highlighting the benefits of a UK education and promoting the countrys post-study work opportunities. “In the new academic year, we will welcome thousands of international students who will be starting courses in our universities and I hope to see many more in the future,” Phillipson said in the video shared by the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA). “The UK

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A Stunning Enrollment Surge

Inside Higher Ed

Total enrollment surpassed pre-pandemic levels for the first time and first-year enrollment grew 5.5percent. Its a shocking finding after last years enrollment pessimismand a complete reversal from an erroneous earlier report. Postsecondary enrollment is up 4.5percent this year, bringing the combined number of undergraduate and graduate students above 2019 numbers for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.

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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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They Don’t Really Care About Us? Ensuring a Better Connection Between Research, Policy, and Practice to Ensure Success for Black Men in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

By Drs. Robert T. Palmer, Larry J. Walker, Tryan L. McMickens, Morris Thomas, and Calvin Hadley There is deep concern about the status of Black men in higher education. A recent report about the enrollment of Black men in postsecondary education indicates that Black men comprise 4.6% or a little over 850,000 of the 18.6 million students enrolled in colleges and universities.

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Ventriloquising the student interest

Wonkhe

Paul Ashwin argues that the Office for Students proposed strategy puts government priorities into the mouths of students Paul Ashwin argues that the Office for Students proposed strategy puts government priorities into the mouths of students

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Dual Leadership Controversies Plague Seton Hall

Inside Higher Ed

Seton Halls current president allegedly failed to report sexual abuse. The university is also embroiled in an acrimonious lawsuit with a former president. Seton Hall University president Monsignor Joseph Reilly is facing mounting pressure from public officials and demands for transparency following a report alleging that he looked the other way on sexual abuse cases.

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New Clearinghouse Data Shows Freshman Enrollment Has, in Fact, Increased

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

After acknowledging that data issued last fall showing a decline in freshman enrollment was impacted a by methodological error, this week the National Student Dr. Richard Finger Clearinghouse Research Center (NSCRC) released revised and more complete data, which shows that last fall freshman enrollment actually grew by 5.5% (130,000), particularly at community colleges, which added 63,000 (7.1%) freshmen.

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Time to address disability inclusion for university staff

Wonkhe

There is significant work to do to promote inclusion for disabled staff in higher education. Susan Wilbraham, Carol Evans, and Jackie Carter see sharing practice and gathering data as the next step.

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Open Doors Report: the data point no one’s talking about

The PIE News

Each year, the Insitute of International Educations Open Doors Report provides an insightful and accurate snapshot of international student migration to US campuses. This years report included a data point with serious implications for US higher education: the decrease in foreign students in bachelor programs at American institutions. In the academic year 2019/20, US campuses welcomed 419,321 international undergraduate students.

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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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Assume the Best: Trust-Based Strategies for Empowering College Students

Faculty Focus

Creating a trust-based classroom begins with an essential mindset: students are doing their best. When we approach teaching from this perspective, we move away from punitive measures, fear-based management, and skepticism about students honesty. Instead, we foster an environment of learning, growth, and empowerment. Trusting students does not mean ignoring accountability; it means designing courses, policies, and practices that build their confidence and skills while treating them as equal partn

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A Hope Built on Things Eternal: A Scholar’s Vision for Black Education - Dr. Kevin Lawrence Henry, Jr.

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Kevin Lawrence Henry, Jr. Title: Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Tenured: Yes Age: 36 Education: B.A., Political Science, Tulane University; Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction, University of Wisconsin-Madison Career mentors: Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings, Professor Emerita, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Dr.

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Students are at the centre of a political uprising in Serbia. Again

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As months of student-led protests come to a head in Serbia, Jim Dickinson reviews the role of both "official" and "unofficial" student representatives in the country's growing problems

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Rethinking the Financial Challenge of English Universities

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By Adam Habib, Director of the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), and Lord Dr. Michael Hastings of Scarisbrick CBE, Chair of the Board of Trustees at SOAS. The business model of English higher education is broken. We are not sure that this simple fact is sufficiently understood by all stakeholders in higher education. Do not mistake us: we all recognise the serious financial crises that most English universities are confronting.

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Community Colleges Join Forces to Expand Access to AI Training

Inside Higher Ed

Colleges with wealthier students are more likely to offer courses that incorporate cutting-edge knowledge. As employer demand for AI skills soars, a group of community colleges wants to make sure the masses dont get left out of the AI revolution. Colleges and universities across the nation have launched numerous initiatives over the past two yearsincluding courses, research projects and strategic plansto meet the rising demand for an artificial intelligenceready workforce.

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Formerly Incarcerated Students Are Humans First

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

On an unseasonably warm November weekend, people gathered on campus for a record clearing and expungement clinic organized by the Community College of Philadelphia Foundation. The event offered pro-bono legal consultations and support from community organizations providing social services, health care, financial services, and employment. There was free pizza from an award-winning shop , music, and even entertainment for kids.

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Higher education postcard: Dartington

Wonkhe

This weeks card from Hugh Jones postbag takes us to a radical outpost in the west country This weeks card from Hugh Jones postbag takes us to a radical outpost in the west country

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Colleges no longer protected from immigration raids

Higher Ed Dive

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security lifted the practice of avoiding immigration enforcement at locations where students gather.

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First UK Russell Group branch campus announced in Egypt

The PIE News

The new campus will be located at Ain Shams University (ASU) in Cairo, offering accredited undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from the University of Exeter. The establishment of a Russell Group branch campus in Egypt an unprecedented first for Africa is a groundbreaking achievement that symbolises the boundless potential of collaboration in higher education, said Egypts minister of higher education and scientific research, Mohamed Ayman Ashour. “This partnership is more than an acade

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NCAA Adds Women's Wrestling as Championship Sport, First Tournament Set for 2026

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a historic move for collegiate athletics, the NCAA has officially recognized women's wrestling as its 91st championship sport, marking a significant milestone for female athletes across the country. The decision, announced at the Association's annual Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, will culminate in the first-ever NCAA women's wrestling championship tournament in 2026.

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UKVI is tightening the rules on international student attendance

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The Home Office has completed its consultation on how much of an international student's course can be delivered without requiring their attendance. Jim Dickinson considers the implications.

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First-year student enrollment spiked 5.5% in fall 2024

Higher Ed Dive

The final data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center comes a week after the group retracted preliminary findings showing a decline.

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More Than 40% of Postdocs Don’t Stay in Academia

Inside Higher Ed

A new study found that a significant share of postdoctoral researchers leave academia. The study, recently published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, looked at the careers of 45,572 researchers in multiple countries who held postdoc positions across 19 academic disciplines over a span of 25 years. It drew on data from Microsoft Academic Graph, a corpus of academic publications and an online professional network.

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An Advocate for Equitable Health - Dr. Sabina Khan

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title: Assistant Professor, Womens Health Occupational Therapist, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, Miami, FL Tenured: No Age: 37 Education: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Stonybrook University; Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine; Doctor of Philosophy in Neuro-Nutrition Specialty , University of New Hampshire; Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Chatham University Career mentors: Dr.

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Why Data Alone Won’t Improve Retention

Faculty Focus

Data has become the cornerstone of decision-making and institutional strategy in today’s higher education landscape. From tracking retention rates to measuring academic performance, data offers a clear, quantifiable view of how students and institutions are progressing. This reliance on numbers has driven many colleges to focus heavily on metrics in an effort to improve outcomes, streamline operations, and secure funding.

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Albright College moves to borrow from endowment to stay afloat

Higher Ed Dive

The Pennsylvania nonprofit has also cut faculty, staff and programs as it tries to stem deficits and enrollment declines.

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How do global education fairs impact the study abroad market of India?

The PIE News

The definition of education has evolved greatly in an age of globalisation. Modern education systems emphasise the need for international education. This promotes cultural exchange between countries and benefits students by introducing them to a modern education framework. Like other countries, there is an upward demand for international study programs in India.

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Your Students, Your Story: Elevating Education Marketing with UGC and Student Ambassadors

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

Reading Time: 11 minutes Authenticity has become a cornerstone of successful education marketing campaigns. Nothing speaks louder to prospective students than real experiences shared by current students. Thats why we recommend the combined use of two powerful tools: student ambassador programs and user-generated content (UGC). These strategies harness the voices of your students to create compelling, authentic narratives that resonate.

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Give Me Unique Intelligences, Not Probabilities

Inside Higher Ed

If I want thoughts of my own, I need thoughts of others, says John Warner. While Iwas working on the manuscript for More Than Words: How to Think About Writing in the Age of AI, Idid a significant amount of experimenting with large language models, spending the most time with ChatGPT (and its various successors) and Claude (in its different flavors).

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Johns Hopkins, Caltech settle antitrust lawsuit for combined $35.3M

Higher Ed Dive

Friday's settlements, which are pending judicial approval, bring the total amount from 12 colleges to just under $319 million.

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ETS increases cost of TOEFL iBT in Europe

The PIE News

ETS has confirmed that due to changes in European Union regulations, VAT must now be applied to tests in the customers country of residence across all 27 EU member states. The updated regulations will mean higher bills for TOEFL test takers, with those taking the test in Germany paying an additional USD $50.35, those in France an additional $54 and those in Sweden an additional $80, according to the test booking website.

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A Poetic Path to Social Change - Thomas Kneeland

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title: Assistant Professor of English, Department of English & Modern Languages, Anderson University (Indiana) Tenured: No Age: 32 Education: B.A., English Writing DePauw University; MA, Ministry Wesley Seminary, Indiana Wesleyan University; MFA, Creative Writing (Poetry) Butler University Career mentors: Prof. Mitchell L. H. Douglas, Indiana University - Indianapolis; Prof.

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Your Students, Your Story: Elevating Education Marketing with UGC and Student Ambassadors

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

Reading Time: 11 minutes Authenticity has become a cornerstone of successful education marketing campaigns. Nothing speaks louder to prospective students than real experiences shared by current students. Thats why we recommend the combined use of two powerful tools: student ambassador programs and user-generated content (UGC). These strategies harness the voices of your students to create compelling, authentic narratives that resonate.

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‘Sobering news’: Sonoma State University makes broad cuts to tackle $24M deficit

Higher Ed Dive

The California public university plans to reduce staff, faculty and majors, as well as fold its athletics program.

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India drives global recruitment as 100+ universities vie for talent

The PIE News

With India expected to continue leading the way as an international student source destination, over 100 universities from the US, UK, Australia, Canada, Ireland, and the UAE visited the country to connect with prospective students. “Whilst it is still early in the cycle, we have seen some encouraging early signs for the 2025 recruitment year.