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Formerly Incarcerated Students Are Humans First

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Yet the humanity of formerly incarcerated Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab students is too often marginalized, even overlooked, in campus programs addressing issues like food and housing insecurity. This was the 5th clinic held so far in total, nearly 500 individuals have benefitted.

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The questions surrounding alleged human trafficking in Canada

The PIE News

Breaking over the holidays, news of a probe by India’s financial law enforcement agency into an alleged human trafficking scheme apparently using study visas to help individuals gain entry into Canada and then illegally spiriting them over the border into the US rocked the sector.

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Human Rights Groups Highlight Police Brutality Against Campus Protesters

Inside Higher Ed

The analysis also found at least 10 institutions where protesters were injured during police raids.

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AI and Student Recruitment: Bridging Technology and Human Connection 

Liaison International

As higher education institutions face shrinking pools of applicants and increased competition, the ability to deliver targeted, meaningful engagement is more critical than ever. By integrating AI with CRMs, institutions can unlock the potential of their data to deliver smarter, more effective recruitment strategies.

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AI in Higher Education: Enhancing, Not Replacing, Human Decision Making

Liaison International

While some fear that AI might replace human judgment, the reality is that AI serves as a powerful tool to enhance human expertise. In graduate admissions, for example, AI tools can assist in evaluating candidates by analyzing large datasets to identify patterns and insights that may not be immediately apparent to human evaluators.

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Report: HBCU Humanities Programs Show Resilience Amid National Decline

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A new report from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences offers promising insights into the state of humanities programs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), even as humanities degree completions decline across the nation. I can’t begin to stress how important the humanities are to liberation and freedom.”

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Western Iowa Tech Settles Second Human Trafficking Lawsuit

Inside Higher Ed

Western Iowa Tech Community College is settling a second federal lawsuit filed by international students alleging the institution participated in human trafficking, The Iowa Capitol Dispatch reported.