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Transforming Student Success Through Enterprise Technology

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Artificial intelligence is having an unprecedented impact across academia. Tools like Canva and Grammarly are no longer things students use only for their personal projects; theyre now central elements of the academic experience. Once-skeptical educators are increasingly embracing these applications, and trends point toward a significant uptick in adoption and use.

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HBCU Leaders Unite to Address Threats to Black Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Roderick L. Smothers In a powerful response to growing challenges facing Black students and institutions, Virginia Union University (VUU) recently convened over 250 educational leaders for an urgent national summit addressing the state of Black education in America. The virtual B.L.A.C. (Black Leadership Across Campuses) Summit, held on April 3, brought together university presidents, scholars, K-12 administrators, policymakers, and students for a candid three-hour discussion on systemic bar

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Sexual misconduct data is coming – here’s what universities should do to prepare

Wonkhe

Adam Waddingham argues that the new Sexual Misconduct Survey marks a necessary shift toward confronting and reforming how UK universities become safer

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Beyond the Margin: When might low net revenue in international student recruitment be justified?

HEPI

Vincenzo Raimo is an independent international higher education consultant and a Visiting Fellow at the University of Reading where he was previously Pro Vice-Chancellor for Global Engagement. In my recent article for The PIE News , I argued that the financial sustainability of international student recruitment deserves much closer scrutiny. With commissions, scholarships, marketing costs, and operational overheads taken into account, the margins on international enrolment are often far lower th

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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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How one community college helps adult students get prior learning credit

Higher Ed Dive

Colleges can improve nontraditional students' access to these credits, leaders said at the American Association of Community Colleges’ conference.

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Where is the Love? Compassionate Pedagogy is Needed Now More Than Ever Before

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Erik M. Hines In the scriptures, Jesus stated, And the King will answer and say to them, Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you do it to the least to these, My brethren, you did it to Me. Jesus refers to the individuals who think they were doing the right thing, such as helping people and feeding the poor, rather than doing performative things, such as discussing what one would do to help people or implementing policies that are counterintuitive to assisting people.

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5 Strategies to Create Inclusive Learning Environments for International Students

Faculty Focus

The United States (U.S.) remains a top choice for international students pursuing higher education, with approximately six percent of the student population consisting of international students (Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange, 2024). This data underscores their integral role in higher education. One of the major challenges international students faces is adapting to a new educational system and culture while striving to integrate seamlessly into their new environment.

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Storytelling and arts education can drive social change

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Sunday Blake argues that Stephen Grahams Adolescence proves that creative arts education can drive societal change Sunday Blake argues that Stephen Grahams Adolescence proves that creative arts education can drive societal change

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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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Thom Kiddle, Norwich Institute for Language Education

The PIE News

Introduce yourself in three words or phrases. Language lover, educator, and Vespa enthusiast. What makes you get up in the morning? I have two teenage sons who wouldnt get to school if I didnt! Tell me about a defining moment in your career The first two minutes of my first-ever teaching experience on my CELTA course in 1997 were the worst 120 seconds in the history of language teaching.

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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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HyFlex Technology in 2025: The Latest Trends for Higher Ed

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

The pandemic opened the door to HyFlex learning out of necessity and now, in 2025, colleges and universities as well as individual educators are continuing to provide students with the flexibility to choose how they want to learn. The HyFlex teaching model, a blend of hybrid and flexible approaches, provides students with the option to attend a class in person, attend live through a videoconferencing platform, or engage with a webinar or transcript later.

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Here is one promising way to unlock stopped-out learners

University Business

Many stopped-out adult learners owe a small balance to their former institutions. To get them to return, they often need to be remindedhow beneficial a college degree can be for their entire family, says Ruth Bauer, president of Inside Track , a student success coaching nonprofit, on this episode of “The University Business Podcast.” “It’s hard to always stay connected to that long-term goal when you’re managing a full-time job or taking care of kids.

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Protecting Trans Rights? Disability Inclusion? International Students? Why It’s All the Same Battle

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Jane Fernandes Imagine a country where no ones right to exist, to move freely, to be seen, or to contribute is constantly up for debate. Where trans kids are not headlines but classmates. Where immigrants are not bargaining chips but community leaders. Where disabled people are not burdens but innovators In 2023 alone, over 500 anti-LGBTQ+ bills were introduced across U.S. state legislatures, the majority targeting transgender youth and adults.

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Rethinking our approach to maths anxiety

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Farhana Gokhool, Anthea Cowen and Julie Hulme argue that distinguishing typical maths apprehension from clinical anxiety enables more effective support and inclusive teaching

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Virtual Reality Technology Enhances Modern Learning Environments

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Imagine walking into a chemistry lab, beakers and chemicals laid out on the table ready for the days experiments to begin. Beyond your table are 30 identical tables with the same setup. You pick up a beaker and add two chemicals that, when combined, create a toxic gas. But despite this error, no one gets hurt and theres absolutely no threat to others.

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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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A perspective on the evolving landscape of global higher education

The PIE News

The demand for quality education has transcended borders, with students increasingly seeking international experiences that offer academic excellence and cultural exposure while carving professional paths overseas. Among these aspirants, Indian students stand out as a driving force shaping the future of international education. The numbers tell a compelling story.

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How bad is California’s housing crisis? A first-in-the-nation bill would let students live in cars

University Business

A progressive Democratic lawmaker is seeking a simple but jarring remedy of last resort for Californias college students navigating the states housing crisis: Let them sleep in their cars. While roughly half a dozen state legislative proposals this year seek to fund student or faculty housing or loosen building regulations, the benefits would come far too late for current students struggling to stay afloat.

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Undergraduate research thrives through faculty collaborations

Higher Ed Dive

Intentionally building strategies for interdisciplinary research benefits both students and faculty.

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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Wins 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a testament to how community colleges can transform lives and regional economies, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College has been named the winner of the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation's most prestigious recognition for community colleges. The rural college earned the $700,000 top prize by demonstrating exceptional student outcomes, particularly in graduation rates and economic mobility for graduates.

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Who are we gardening for?

ACRLog

Editors note: We are pleased to welcome Sam Winemiller to the ACRLog team. Sam is the Open Knowledge & Research Impact Librarian at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Prior to librarianship, Sam received a Ph.D. in Kinesiology and Sport Studies and worked for the nonprofit advocacy organization Athlete Ally as a Senior Research Associate.

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Extracurricular activities have big benefits for students

Wonkhe

There are wide-ranging personal, academic and institutional benefits of extracurricular activities.

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Tackling accent bias in Higher Education could improve students’ success, sense of belonging, and wellbeing

HEPI

Dr Gisela Tom Lourido ( @gisetomelourido.bsky.social ) is Associate Professor in Sociophonetics at the University of Leeds. Professor Julia Snell ( @snelljulia.bsky.social ) is Professor of Sociolinguistics at the University of Leeds. Accent Bias in Higher Education UK Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) have a diverse population, encompassing students and staff from numerous linguistic backgrounds.

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The Role of Microlearning and Andragogy in Enhancing Online Student Engagement

Faculty Focus

The shift to virtual learning, accelerated by the global pandemic, has fundamentally transformed the way education is delivered. As a result, the lasting impact of this transition, along with the necessary adaptations, continues to reshape how education is offered to its target market. With the growing demand for contemporary online education, it is crucial to analyze instructional design – a systematic process that applies psychological principles of human learning to develop effective in

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How universities can build new bridges to industry

University Business

Interest in non-degree programming is growing among both professionals and institutions. With the world of continuing education evolving rapidly, universities have a unique opportunity to bridge education with industry needs. As workforce demands shift, higher education institutions must ensure professionals can upskill efficiently, meeting local labor market needs while driving economic mobility.

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Unclear legal duties can leave university trustees exposed when things go wrong

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As trustees from the University of Dundee appeared at last week's Education Committee of the Scottish Parliament, Neil Smyth reflects on why all trustees and management need to be up to speed on all decisions made

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Bridging the Skills Divide: Higher Education’s Role in Delivering the UK’s Plan for Change

HEPI

Dr Ismini Vasileiou is Associate Professor at De Montfort University, Director of the East Midlands Cyber Security Cluster and Director and Co-Chair of UKC3. Higher education has always played a critical role in skills development, from professional fields like Medicine, Dentistry, and Engineering to more recent models such as degree apprenticeships.

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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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Three Easy Tax Fixes That Would Help Students Succeed

Higher Education Today

As Congress works on a sweeping rewrite of the tax code, students and families across the country are watchingand hoping this moment leads to real change that will increase access to higher education. The conversation in Washington will likely center on what to keep, what to cut, and how to fit higher education into the massive, complex puzzle that is the.

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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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3 Steps for Transitioning to Windows 11 Devices

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Oct. 14 is quickly approaching, which means higher education institutions should transition to Windows 11 now to beat Microsofts end-of-support date for Windows 10. While this can seem daunting, theres no need to panic yet. But there should be a sense of urgency to create and implement a device refresh plan. Here are three ways to do just that. 1. Identify Which Devices Need To Be Refreshed Many institutions are already paying for Windows 11 in their Microsoft licensing agreements.

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How an early alert system raised one college’s FAFSA completion

Higher Ed Dive

Letting students know about missing documents makes all the difference, Holyoke Community College officials explained.

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Egypt and France strengthen ties with slew of MoUs

The PIE News

President Emmanuel Macron travelled to Egypt earlier this month the visit building on the landmark of the higher education framework agreement signed by the two countries last July. The agreement outlined their joined efforts to offer dual degrees in 15 scientific disciplines and established a scholarship program enabling 100 Egyptian PhD candidates to pursue advanced studies in France between 2025 and 2028.

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Inclusivity beyond the buzzwords

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Angelos Bakogiannis makes the case for transforming inclusivity rhetoric into reality by embedding accessible language support Angelos Bakogiannis makes the case for transforming inclusivity rhetoric into reality by embedding accessible language support