Academe Blog
MARCH 20, 2025
POSTED BY HANK REICHMAN The following extraordinary statement was published today in the New York Review of Books and is reposted here with their permission. The statement’s signatories include virtually every leading First Amendment scholar in the country, conservative and liberal.
Wonkhe
MARCH 9, 2025
Tony Moss, Esther Stimpson and Dave Phoenix highlight a deep inequity in the student support system that neither the DWP nor the Department for Education seem minded to fix
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 4, 2025
Dr. Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy A coalition of 104 education organizations has called on Congress to immediately reverse the Department of Education's recent cancellation of several major teacher preparation grant programs, a move that has disrupted educator pipelines across the country and threatens to worsen the national teacher shortage crisis. The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) and the National Center for Teacher Residencies (NCTR), joined by 102 other education grou
The Academic Designer
MARCH 3, 2025
On April 12, 2025, join Dr. Sheena Howard and Jennifer van Alstyne for a workshop on how to share your academic book and research effectively online. Are you open to enhancing your visibility and media presence? Sign up for this interactive virtual event.
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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
HEPI
MARCH 16, 2025
This HEPI blog was kindly authored by colleagues at the German Embassy in London and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). #ShoutOutForGerman this is the title of a week-long campaign from 17 to 21 March to showcase all things German across the entire UK and inspire learning German. The German Embassy London and the German Academic Exchange Service are only two of the organisations behind this campaign.
Higher Ed Dive
MARCH 12, 2025
Many leaders of institutions favor behind-the-scenes resistance over protests and op-eds, the Council of Independent Colleges’ president writes.
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Wonkhe
MARCH 10, 2025
Amer Alwarea calls for a rethink in how arts-led impact in the creative industries is recognised Amer Alwarea calls for a rethink in how arts-led impact in the creative industries is recognised
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 13, 2025
Dr. Donna Y. Ford Now more than ever, race has become salient in politics, higher education, P-12, and the workforce, especially in this anti-DEI era. It is not uncommon for Black and other minoritized individuals to have feelings of anxiety about discussions around race, particularly for families (e.g., parents, caregivers, guardians, etc.). Having the talk about racism and bias has been a rite of passage for many Black children and youth in which their parents/caregivers have to discuss the in
Faculty Focus
MARCH 6, 2025
Three years into the current Artificial Intelligence (AI) hype cycle, catalyzed by the release of ChatGPT in November 2022, AI continues to profoundly disrupt higher education. A recent survey of more than 300 university leaders affirms many of the concerns expressed in public discourse: the majority of students use generative AI while the majority of faculty do not; cheating has increased while AI detection tools remain unreliable; almost all institutions feel behind progress in some way.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
MARCH 4, 2025
Small language models, known as SLMs, create intriguing possibilities for higher education leaders looking to take advantage of artificial intelligence and machine learning. SLMs are miniaturized versions of the large language models (LLMs) that spawned ChatGPT and other flavors of generative AI. For example, compare a smartwatch to a desktop workstation (monitor, keyboard, CPU and mouse): The watch has a sliver of the computing muscle of the PC, but you wouldnt strap a PC to your wrist to monit
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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.
The PIE News
MARCH 18, 2025
At The PIE Live 2024, there was a clear sense of unison in the sector as we waited for the outcome of the MAC review. At this years event with many universities facing cuts or financial uncertainty there was noticeably more divide and debate over approaches to international student recruitment. Some institutions we spoke to are responding with targeted 12-month plans to secure more students in established markets, whilst others are building out five-year strategic plans designed to land-and-ex
HEPI
MARCH 11, 2025
Last September, the Prime Minister announced a rebalancing of funding from the apprenticeship levy (shortly to become the Growth and Skills Levy). Employers ability to use the funds for postgraduate-level apprenticeships would be restricted in the hope of shoring up lower levels. A couple of months later, Skills Minister Jacqui Smith followed up by confirming that the axing of Level 7 apprenticeships would be pretty widespread.
Wonkhe
MARCH 9, 2025
Moving the conversation on from hype and worry, Sue Attewell details the current range of use cases for AI in HE
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 13, 2025
According to Common App's latest "Deadline Update" report released Thursday, college applications for the 2024-25 admissions cycle continue to show strong growth, particularly among underrepresented and first-generation students. The report, which analyzes application data through March 1, 2025, reveals that 1,390,256 distinct first-year applicants submitted a total of 8,535,903 applications to 863 returning Common App member institutionsmarking a 4% increase in applicants and a 6% increase in t
Faculty Focus
MARCH 20, 2025
There are many approaches to designing an online course, and finding the right balance may depend on a variety of factors ranging from content topics to types of assessments. Students who opt for e-learning likely prefer it for the flexibility it affords, but that doesnt mean they want to miss out on engaging with their classmates or instructor in a meaningful way.
Higher Ed Dive
MARCH 11, 2025
Among students who stopped-out or are in danger of doing so, 79% cited basic needs insecurities and financial challenges, the Hope Center found.
The PIE News
MARCH 14, 2025
Stakeholders heard from two heavyweight industry leaders who offered key insights into the UKs upcoming migration whitepaper and delivered blunt warnings about what lies ahead. Among those realities was the understanding that international students will remain in the UK’s net migration statistics, despite lobbying from the sector. Brian Bell, chair of the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) urged: “People should stop wasting their time asking for international students to be taken out
HEPI
MARCH 9, 2025
Rose Stephenson is Director of Policy and Advocacy at HEPI. On the eve of the release of HEPIs Student Generative AI Survey 2025 , HEPI hosted a roundtable dinner with the reports sponsor, Kortext , and invited guests to discuss the following essay question: How will AI change the university experience for the next generation? This was the third roundtable discussion we have hosted with Kortext on AI, over three years.
Wonkhe
MARCH 5, 2025
Amidst an NHS staffing crisis, Jill Morgan and Jon Down call for redefining resilience in healthcare education - focusing on community support, growth, and empowerment rather than mere survival
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 8, 2025
Drs. Warren Anderson, Lisa Coleman, and Michael Anthony speaking on the President's panel at NADOHE. Photos by Tim Trumble In a powerful gathering of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) professionals, university leaders from across the nation shared strategies for protecting critical DEI work on college campuses despite mounting opposition nationwide.
University Business
MARCH 14, 2025
Belmont University President Greg Jones may have crafted the most authentic initiative for the Tennessee-based liberal arts college after striking a unique partnership with global superstar legend Dolly Parton. With the country legend poised to premiere her Broadway musical at Belmonts performing arts center, Jones is helping spearhead Dolly U, an interdisciplinary experiential learning program that connects classroom lessons in theatre production with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Higher Ed Dive
MARCH 19, 2025
Growing divides in physics and other fields at less selective colleges may be troubling for institutions hoping to graduate students into high-paying careers.
The PIE News
MARCH 25, 2025
Bell recently spoke at The PIE Live Europe 2025, where he asserted that international students will stay in UK net migration figures , regardless of what the government’s policy on immigration might be. Now the MAC chair is back again with more no-nonsense responses as he answers more of your questions on immigration. Q: Is there a country with an immigration system you admire?
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
MARCH 24, 2025
Artificial intelligence-driven tutors, which generally provide answers to objective questions, have demonstrated the ability to boost academic performance. For example, in a study led by Harvard University lecturers, physics students who used AI tutors learned more than twice as much in less time than other students. Elsewhere, faculty members at colleges and universities have already made creative and dynamic use of generative AI at part of their curriculum.
Wonkhe
MARCH 12, 2025
Medical degrees were designed for financially comfortable students.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 9, 2025
Dr. Antonio L. Ellis Dear Caleb, I write this letter with a heavy heart, knowing that your life was cut tragically short due to the senseless and inexcusable act of hazing. 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.
MindMax
MARCH 5, 2025
In this conversation, Lee Maxey, CEO of MindMax, sits down with Tom Cavanagh, Vice Provost for Digital Learning at the University of Central Florida, to discuss the evolving landscape of online education. Cavanagh shares insights on how institutions can maintain quality while scaling, the role of AI in higher education, and OPMs shifting business models.
Higher Ed Dive
MARCH 7, 2025
Officials at the historically Black college are now contesting the decision to strip its accreditation via arbitration — a process it's been through before.
The PIE News
MARCH 19, 2025
Wales has a proud history of internationalism. It has long been a strong global citizen, building bonds with communities and nations. Our tertiary education sector has a notable heritage of raising Waless voice on the global stage and welcoming the world to Wales. Building on this, Universities Wales has published a report calling for a comprehensive strategy for international education and research for Wales.
HEPI
MARCH 17, 2025
Abigail Hamer is Legal Principal at the Equality and Human Rights Commission. The Equality and Human Rights Commission is the regulator for equality and human rights issues. We intervened in the case of The University of Bristol v Dr Robert Abrahart to provide guidance to the court about the Equality Act 2010. The Act has been in force for over 10 years, so the legal duties contained within it are not new.
Wonkhe
MARCH 18, 2025
This week on the podcast - recorded live at our Secret Life of Students event in London - we get across the financial crisis facing universities in Scotland. Can the SNP hold its free education line forever?
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 10, 2025
Dr. Michael L. 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. The comprehensive report, titled Flourishing: Bolstering the Mental Health of Students at HBCUs and PBIs," examined mental health indicators among 2,5
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
MARCH 18, 2025
When it comes to the ethical issues raised by artificial intelligence, colleges and universities are out in front. Many schools already look to AI to support teaching, learning, research, back-office functions and even physical security. At the same time, theyre being proactive and thoughtful in asking important questions about the responsible use of this powerful technology.
Higher Ed Dive
MARCH 10, 2025
"Any requirement that law schools demonstrate 'a commitment to diversity' is deeply problematic," said Attorney General Pam Bondi.
The PIE News
MARCH 18, 2025
The partnership will see psychology programs delivered at NIBM in collaboration with the university, allowing Sri Lankan students to gain a global perspective and propel their careers. A special signing ceremony at the universitys Colchester Campus attended by Essexs vice-chancellor, Maria Fasli and NIBM director general, D. M. A. Kulasooriya helped launch the partnership.
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