Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 15, 2025

The announcement comes as the private institution grapples with persistent financial challenges, including annual operating deficits of $4 million. Barabino, who made history in 2020 as the college's first Black woman president and second president overall, brought distinguished leadership to the science and engineering institution.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

It’s a label that marks us as “unwelcome” and our scholarship as “controversial.” And while it’s incredibly unsettling, I believe there’s a powerful irony here – when we’re pressured and marginalized, our scholarship often grows stronger and more urgent. Historically, exile has been a crucible for the intellect.

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HEPI

DECEMBER 7, 2024

The traditional model of higher education institutions in the UK has largely relied on student recruitment as the primary means of funding both staff salaries and research activities. In terms of research, there is far less recognition of excellence in education and scholarship compared to excellence in subject-specific research output.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The great-grandson of Reverend Charles Allen Stillman the founder of Stillman Collegeahistorically Black institution in Alabama founded in 1876, has made a $2 million donation to the college. Stillman, and his wife Susan, made the gift to support scholarships, faculty development, academic programs, and campus improvements.

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Department of Agriculture reopened applications to the 1890 Scholars Program, which provides federal scholarships to agriculture students at historically Black land-grant institutions. On Tuesday, the U.S. The program was previously suspended pending further review, according to the departments website last week.

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University Business

MARCH 17, 2025

With a faculty perspective from Maryville University, this 30-minute Ed Talk will explore how public scholarship and media visibility can benefit both individual career progression for professors, including tenure and research visibility, and institutional enrollment goals, particularly in graduate education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 7, 2025

Recipients include A Step Beyond, Barrio Logan College Institute, and First Gen Scholars, each receiving $125,000 annually. Two major donations bolster the initiative: an anonymous $1 million gift and a $500,000 matching gift from the Barbara Monroe Scholarship Fund. Since 2017, its Community Scholars Initiative has provided over $1.9

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The PIE News

MARCH 25, 2025

This issue is significant, given that many vice-chancellors already claim that the domestic tuition fee is insufficient to cover institutional costs. Overlooking these opportunity costs can lead institutions to underestimate the real investment necessary to deliver international recruitment strategies.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

While this is not a program specific to Native Americans, the state’s four tribal colleges are eligible institutions along with Minnesota State Colleges and Universities and all University of Minnesota campuses. Francis-Begay, governing council chair for the National Institute for Native Leadership in Higher Education.

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The PIE News

JUNE 19, 2024

Though SC, ST, and OBC communities constitute over 70% of the Indian population, with Maharashtra being home to over 55% of individuals from the marginalised groups, issues like casteism, abuse, and bullying have plagued the students in prominent higher education institutions across India. My classes were supposed to start in August.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 6, 2024

Sacramento State has been designated as a Black Serving Institution by the California State Assembly, Sacramento County, and the city of Sacramento. I want to express my profound gratitude to the California State Legislature, Sacramento County, and the city of Sacramento for recognizing us as a Black Serving Institution.”

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University Business

MARCH 14, 2025

The first bracket of 45 institutions is being investigated for their partnership with The Ph.D. The second set of six institutions face potential Title VI violation for their use of race-based scholarships. The second set of six institutions face potential Title VI violation for their use of race-based scholarships.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Research from the University of Kansas Center for Research in Learning identifies key conditions for successful inclusion, including teachers’ philosophical commitment to meeting the needs of all students and collaboration with institutions to assess student needs and monitor progress.

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HEPI

JULY 21, 2024

Promotion for academics, especially those on teaching and scholarship (T&S) pathways, is fraught with challenges. Line managers and institutional leadership must commit to levelling the playing field to create an inclusive environment for all staff. As a result, this unrealistic expectation discourages many from seeking promotion.

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The PIE News

JULY 19, 2024

India has announced 1,000 scholarships for Afghan nationals wishing to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate courses online from Indian universities for 2024/25. The scholarships, which will cover the tuition fees of Afghan students, are not applicable for stipends or other dues.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 14, 2025

I did it because of the implications of my scholarship around Black women, girls, my experience with social class and racial identity development, she says. If my scholarship isnt reaching [the public], its not doing what it needs to do. She gives thanks to her mentors guidance. Thats the meat and potatoes.

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The PIE News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Rather than building a campus in India – a move encouraged among French institutions by various stakeholders – EDHEC is expecting to set up a not-for-profit section 8 company in India. “We The institute is also looking to encourage fundraising activities among its alumni members in India, after successful stints in France and the UK. “We

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 9, 2025

Your death is not just a loss to your family, your friends, and your community, it is a devastating indictment of a culture that has long plagued Black Greek-letter organizations (BGLOs) and continues to stain the very institutions that were meant to uplift Black men. The truth is you were already worthy. Dr. Antonio L.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Georgetown University As Xavier University of Louisiana enters its centennial year, the nations oldest Catholic institutionGeorgetown Universitycelebrated the institutions 100-year legacy and the 45th anniversary of its Institute for Black Catholic Studies (IBCS).

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The PIE News

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

While Indian universities use a wide range of exams such as JEE, CUET, NEET, and more, in accordance with the courses they have to offer, many private institutions are increasingly favouring the SAT. We are excited to expand it with not just the number of scholarships but also through our financial contribution to the program,” said Sheth.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 30, 2025

Julian Vasquez Heilig, the first underrepresented minority Provost in Western Michigan University's history, announced his resignation from the position after a two- year tenure marked by significant institutional achievements. During his leadership, WMU set all-time records for online programs, graduation rates, and student retention.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 10, 2025

Lomax A new study released by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has found that students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) demonstrate significantly stronger mental health outcomes compared to their peers at other institutions, despite facing greater financial stressors and barriers to mental health services.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

In a groundbreaking achievement that marks a significant milestone for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Howard University has become the first HBCU to receive the prestigious Research One (R1) Carnegie Classification, placing it among the nation's most elite research institutions.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2025

Dr. Robert Paul Wolff Born December 27, 1933, Wolff dedicated his life to scholarship, teaching, and advocacy. Robert Paul Wolff, a distinguished philosopher, educator, and champion of educational equity, passed away last week. Du Bois Department of Afro-American Studies at UMass.

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Helix Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

70% of students worry about understanding how to qualify for financial aid or scholarships, underscoring the need for clear, accessible guidance on these critical funding pathways. 50% struggled with understanding how to qualify for financial aid or scholarships. What are the practical implications for institutions?

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Insight Into Diversity

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

YAF, represented by the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, filed the lawsuit on August 27 in a North Dakota federal court, contending that the racial eligibility requirements of the McNair program infringe upon the equal protection clause of the Constitution.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 15, 2024

McMickens’s scholarship centers on historically marginalized and underserved populations that suffer from inequities, particularly in higher education. Institutional environments can affect college student success and failure. Notwithstanding, there is life after students leave campus.

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

William & Mary received a historic $50million gift to support scholarships for students pursuing a newly approved bachelors degree in coastal and marine sciences at the institutions Batten School. The donation comes from alumnus Dr. R. Todd Stravitz and his familys Brunckhorst Foundations.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The gift by an anonymous donor will be used on programmatic and scholarship support at the historically Black medical school. We are deeply thankful to this donor, and all the donors to Meharry, who recognize the critical role our college plays in the lives and livelihood of generations to come.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 16, 2025

Under her leadership, the institution has seen dramatic increases in diverse student enrollment, with Hispanic student enrollment growing by 232%, Native American student enrollment by 71%, and Black student enrollment by 75%. The university has achieved record retention rates and a 61% increase in four-year graduation rates.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 26, 2025

from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), a predominately white institution (PWI) in a region with a very low Black population. These disparate environments have offered Briscoe a unique insight into the experiences of Black students within these spaces and how institutional support for Black students is critical to their success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 13, 2025

This dynamic approach enables institutions to adapt to evolving challenges while remaining grounded in core values. Academic women leaders have increasingly assumed leadership roles that shape policies, curriculum development, and institutional culture.

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The PIE News

JANUARY 29, 2025

.” Earlier this week, the University of Surrey unveiled plans for its international branch campus located in GIFT City Indias special economic zone in Gujarat, where institutions are free from the regulations that govern the rest of the country. “[India] is a country of 1.4 billion people.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2024

He understands the challenges that Black faculty and administrators face at predominantly white institutions. Flagship Pathway Scholarship Endowment in 2021. The scholarship supports graduates from 38 designated high schools across Tennessee, renewable for up to four years and combinable with other scholarships. “If

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University Business

APRIL 30, 2024

Colby College in Maine has promised the Class of 2029 that middle-class students who enroll will find their private liberal arts degree more affordable than many in-state public institutions. ” The post What can private institutions do about the middle-class squeeze? Is aid a zero-sum game?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Amid these tensions, Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) represent a promising opportunity to reinvigorate and expand the national higher education narrative. Today, 600 institutions in 28 states are classified as HSIs, enrolling nearly two-thirds of all Latine undergraduates. We conclude with calls to action for eHSI leaders.

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The PIE News

JANUARY 20, 2025

The two institutions will also launch dual degree offerings and interdisciplinary courses to prepare students for industry employment, alongside collaborative research initiatives and faculty and student exchange programs. The post First UK Russell Group branch campus announced in Egypt appeared first on The PIE News.

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