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Providing Tuition Assistance to Native American Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Michigan State University (MSU) will offer in-state tuition to out-of-state Native American students through their Native American Tuition Advantage Program (NATAP), beginning in Fall 2025. Dr. Kevin Leonard, director of the Native American Institute at MSU, was speaking with a Native, out-of-state student whose tribal affiliation was in Michigan when she began to share the struggles that come with paying out-of-state tuition.

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UPCEA’s Jim Fong Wants More Flexible Learning Pathways

MindMax

In a conversation with MindMax’s Lee Maxey, Jim Fong, Chief Research Officer at UPCEA, delves into the latest evolution of the higher education landscape. Drawing on nearly two decades of expertise, Fong discusses the urgency for institutions to move beyond legacy systems and embrace stackable credentials, microcredentials, and other flexible learning pathways that meet the needs of today’s adult learners.

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At Howard, an Election Night Party Turns Dour

Inside Higher Ed

Kamala Harris’s election night watch party at Howard University was the first-ever held on a college campus. The evening ended on an uncertain note, but it was still a watershed moment for the HBCU. WASHINGTON, D.C.—Kamala Harris’s election night watch party at Howard University kicked off with a boisterous sense of celebration and optimism. It ended with a pensive, tired crowd whose dreams of putting an HBCU alum, and the first woman, in the Oval Office appeared to be slipping away by the hour.

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Bridget Phillipson has set out the government’s priorities for HE reform

Wonkhe

A steer from government on its planned "wide-scale reform" of HE should prompt the sector in England to start working through the technical challenges of delivering change, says Debbie McVitty

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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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Let’s hear it for interns!

HEPI

When Ivan Cameron died fifteen years ago, his father David Cameron said , ‘When we were first told the extent of Ivan’s disability, I thought that we would suffer having to care for him but at least he would benefit from our care. Now as I look back I see that it was all the other way round. It was only him that ever really suffered and it was us – Sam, me, Nancy and Elwen – who gained more than I ever believed possible from having and loving such a wonderfully special and beautiful boy.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The path to higher education success has many obstacles and barriers for Latinos across the U.S. The mission of Excelencia in Education, founded in 2004 by Dr. Deborah A. Santiago and Sarita E. Brown, is to advance Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analysis to inform educational policies and advancing institutional practices.

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Higher education postcard: Humboldt University of Berlin

Wonkhe

This week’s card from Hugh Jones’ postbag leads us to a very significant figure for universities This week’s card from Hugh Jones’ postbag leads us to a very significant figure for universities

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How to stand out when recruiting stopped-out learners

University Business

Northeast Ohio is encouraging stopped-adult learners to re-enroll by promising to erase up to $5,000 in unpaid balances as they progress toward earning their degree. Two years into the experiment, tuition generated by the 500 students who’ve returned approaches $1.6 million— 25 times greater than their canceled debt , according to Ithaka S+R, a research nonprofit focused on higher ed accessibility.

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Webinar: Students Want Mental Health Reform

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As mental health becomes a growing key issue for many, college students are stepping up, not only as advocates for their own well-being but also as catalysts for change within their own communities. A recent study by Active Minds and Timely Care, titled "Mind Over Matter," highlights the growing awareness among college students of mental health needs on campus and their desire for policies that prioritize mental health.

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Saint Louis University’s Clock Tower Accords: Transforming Protest into Change

Insight Into Diversity

In the fall of 2014, Saint Louis University (SLU) became a focal point of the national conversation on racial injustice and police violence. The catalyst was the deaths of two young Black men, Michael Brown and VonDerrit Myers Jr., who were both shot by police in the suburbs of St. Louis. These events sparked a wave of protests that swept across the region, leading to more than 400 days of civil unrest.

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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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Building community is as important as counselling wait times for student mental health

Wonkhe

Financial stress, social anxiety, and insufficient resources to practise self-care - Livia Scott and Jim Dickinson assess the results of the Student Mental Health Study 2024

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California State University pilots direct admissions program

Higher Ed Dive

The 461,000-student system will inform certain public high school students in Riverside County that they’ve been automatically accepted to 10 campuses.

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Dr. Lester McCorn Selected to Lead Paine College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Lester McCorn, who led Clinton College in South Carolina for the past 7 years, has been named the new president of Paine College in Augusta, Georgia. Both institutions are historically Black colleges and universities. McCorn is scheduled to take the helm of Paine College in January. While at the helm of Clinton College, he has helped the institution secure millions of dollars in grants for new programming and presided over the transition of the school from a a two-year school to a four- year

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The Future of Equitable AI in Higher Education

Insight Into Diversity

As AI (artificial intelligence) continues to reshape industries, Complete College America (CCA) launched its Council on Equitable AI in 2024, a significant move that addresses systemic inequities in higher education. The council’s mission is to ensure that AI technology is developed and implemented to promote inclusivity rather than amplify privilege.

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Bridget Phillipson increases fees by 3.1 per cent

Wonkhe

Westminster's Secretary of State for Education has resolved to increase undergraduate fees and maintenance by forecast inflation.

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Germany reaches record high with 380k international students

The PIE News

The number of international students in Germany continues to rise. In the winter semester 2023/24, some 379,900 international students were enrolled at German universities, an increase of 3% compared to the previous year, according to newly published data from DAAD. The rise in first-year international students is particularly significant, with nearly 114,700 beginning their studies in Germany in the 2022 academic year – another record for the country.

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On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In 1986, when Damon L. Williams, Jr., was seven years old, he and his family received an invitation to attend his friend’s birthday party at a local golfing country club. He had been very excited to attend, until the week of the event. “We got uninvited, because Blacks weren’t allowed in the country club,” says Williams. Damon L. Williams, Jr. Williams says he wasn’t hurt when he read the country club’s by-laws and regulations—rather, he was confused.

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Academic Success Tip: Cross-Campus Collaboration and Language Exchange

Inside Higher Ed

Pepperdine students and facilities staff practice speaking Spanish and English together, building relationships and facilitating learning across departments. For college students learning a new language, it can feel difficult applying concepts in class to real-life situations, particularly listening or speaking. At Pepperdine University, a partnership between a Spanish language instructor and facilities staff members has helped equip students with practical language skills and create relationshi

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Universities are actors in knowledge diplomacy

Wonkhe

Tim Gore explains how the concept of knowledge diplomacy can be a useful lens to understand universities’ international engagement – especially in complex geopolitical times

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EDUCAUSE 2024: Counseling Model Meets Students Where They Are: In the Esports Arena

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Esports has come a long way from its beginnings as a misunderstood, niche extracurricular activity bubbling up on college campuses in the early 21st century. Today, it’s not a question of whether a university should support esports on campus but a matter of how and to what extent. At San Diego State University, a grassroots, student-led esports team grew so much that school officials decided to invest in a new Esports Engagement Center inside the school library.

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New SREB Report Advocates for Accessible and High-Quality Pathways to Attract and Retain Teachers in the Classroom

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Despite the work of teachers laying the foundation for careers beyond secondary school, The Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) says there are not enough well-prepared educators in the pipeline to teach. SREB represents and works with 16 states to improve public education at every level. In their latest report, " Teacher Career Pathways and Advancement Options " they emphasize the urgency to make the teaching profession more attractive through accessible and high-quality teacher pathways

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A Record-Setting Year for Tennessee Promise

Inside Higher Ed

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission announced Monday that the Tennessee Promise program saw a record number of applicants—more than 670,000—from the Class of 2025. The program, launched in 2015, is a last-dollar free tuition scholarship for the state’s community college students. When the Tennessee Promise application period closed Nov. 1, the program had received approximately 700 more applications than last year.

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How voters in 4 states handled higher ed proposals

Higher Ed Dive

Tuesday’s election brought changes to how some states fund colleges and students, while maintaining the status quo elsewhere.

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Report: international students not driving Australia’s housing crisis

The PIE News

Although the Australian government capped international student numbers for 2023/24 partly to address housing concerns , a new report further signals that international students comprise just 4% of the overall rental market. But overall demand for student accommodation still outpaces supply. According to the report by student accommodation platform Amber, purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) providers recorded a 16:1 student-to-bed ratio, underscoring a high demand in the sector.

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Understanding Academic Exile After the 2024 Election

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As we absorb the results of the election, I find myself reflecting on a word that consistently echoes in the back of my mind: exile. By “exile,” I’m referring not to a physical departure, but to the intellectual marginalization many of us experience. It’s a label that marks us as “unwelcome” and our scholarship as “controversial.” In using the word exile, I’m thinking of a specific experience: that of academics whose research and presence politicians would prefer to erase.

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One free tuition program is shattering enrollment records

University Business

Interest in Tennesse’s free tuition program for its community and state technical colleges is promising, to say the least, as the number of applicants for its Class of 2025 broke last year’s record by more than 700. Tennessee Promise, a last-dollar scholarship program that kicks in after a graduating high school student receives aid through the Pell Grant and other state grants, drew over 67,000 applicants this year.

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Education Department faces freedom of information lawsuit over campus protests

Higher Ed Dive

Columbia University's Knight First Amendment Institute alleges the department failed to turn over communications en masse as required by law.

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Tuition fees to rise in England as unis depend more on int’l students

The PIE News

Speaking in the House of Commons on November 4, Phillipson revealed that as of April 2025, the maximum cap for domestic tuition fees will rise by £285 to £9,535 per academic year. Tuition fees have been set at £9,250 per year since 2017, with many arguing that universities have become over-reliant on the heftier fees paid by international students to sustain their finances.

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From Challenge to Triumph: Empowering Marginalized Students to Become Scholars

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While higher education is a path to opportunity — many underrepresented, minoritized students face systemic barriers that make their graduate-level academic experience feel like an uphill challenge. Some barriers can be financial; others can be self-imposed, such as imposter syndrome and the struggle of questioning, “will I be able to measure up?” Dr.

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Solving the Enrollment Puzzle at a Small College

Helix Education

How Elmira College Enrolled Their Best Class in 10 Years Despite FAFSA Fiascos and Campus Silos Dennis Kelly, Elmira College Dennis Kelly has seen a lot in his 30 years in higher education. He had success at multiple institutions—Cheyney University, Notre Dame University of Maryland, Cabrini University, Georgian Court, Marywood University, and Wilmington College.

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States are taking on fewer college costs. Who is picking up the bill?

Higher Ed Dive

The gap between what states and students pay toward higher ed shrunk from 2008 to 2022, the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association found.

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NISAU’s UK-India Achievers set to shine in third edition

The PIE News

The call for nominations for the third iteration of NISAU’s India UK Achievers Honours is now open – a movement that honours the shared legacy between the UK and India by celebrating the extraordinary accomplishments of Indian students who have thrived in the UK. The awards highlights exceptional Indian talent cultivated in the UK, nurturing the enduring educational and cultural bonds between these two countries.

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Providing Tuition Assistance to Native American Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Michigan State University (MSU) will offer in-state tuition to out-of-state Native American students through their Native American Tuition Advantage Program (NATAP), beginning in Fall 2025. Dr. Kevin Leonard, director of the Native American Institute at MSU, was speaking with a Native, out-of-state student whose tribal affiliation was in Michigan when she began to share the struggles that come with paying out-of-state tuition.

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How the Right Inquiry Response Strategies Help You Stand Out from the Crowd  

Liaison International

Key Takeaways: Liaison recently hosted a webinar to share the results of its 2024 Inquiry Response Project, a longitudinal study examining college and university inquiry response rates. It revealed that many schools aren’t doing enough to engage potential applicants. “Secret shoppers” visited 432 schools’ websites, searching for inquiry forms, submitting them, and tracking responses.

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College students among those targeted with racist texts

Higher Ed Dive

The FBI is investigating the attacks, while higher education institutions are working to protect students and help the authorities.

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