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Dr. Steven Gonzales Community colleges have a reputation for being leaders in workforce training. In the 1940s and 1950s, the GI Bill increased demand for workforce preparation. In a post-pandemic era, the same need persists. Todays learners require affordable pathways to high-demand, high-wage careers. With strong ties to local business and industry, Maricopa Community Colleges are leading the way with industry-aligned bachelors degrees.
Authored by Rae James. We are beyond excited to announce a historic milestone in Active Minds journey: weve surpassed our goal of reaching 1,000 K-12 schools in 1,000 days , and we did it months ahead of schedule ! Each of these K-12 schools joined our mental health movement by bringing Active Minds to their school, demonstrating a prioritization of mental health in their communities.
Latino students are making pragmatic financial choices to pay for their education, and institutions are increasingly responding with tailored support, according to a comprehensive new report released today by Excelencia in Education. The report, "How Latinos Pay for College: 2025 National Trends," builds on two decades of research and reveals that while Latino students demonstrate high financial need, they are employing effective cost-saving measures to make higher education affordable.
On March 26, 2025, the Department of Education reopened the online application for Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plans for federal student loan borrowers. Borrowers can now apply to enroll in, switch between, or update their income in IDR plans at studentaid.gov. This follows a very stressful period for student loan borrowers. On February 21, the Department pulled down the IDR application.
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The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.
College Aid Services has been named No. 181 on Inc.’s prestigious fifth annual Inc. Regionals: Southeast list, recognizing the fastest-growing private companies in the Southeast. The list, an extension of the national Inc. 5000, highlights the most successful and dynamic independent small businesses across South Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida, and… More College Aid Services Named to Inc.s 2025 List of Fastest-Growing Privat
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Dr. Sylvester James (Jim) Gates, Jr. received the Dr. John Hope Franklin Award presented by Diverse at this year's AABHE conference. College and university administrators should be strategic about how they respond to government attempts to root out diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives (DEI) on campus. Thats what a bevy of scholars told attendees who gathered at the annual conference of the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education.
Dr. Sylvester James (Jim) Gates, Jr. received the Dr. John Hope Franklin Award presented by Diverse at this year's AABHE conference. College and university administrators should be strategic about how they respond to government attempts to root out diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives (DEI) on campus. Thats what a bevy of scholars told attendees who gathered at the annual conference of the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education.
When it comes to preparing students for the workforce, colleges and universities have long emphasized internships, undergraduate research, and leadership positions. But one powerful and often underestimated experience that deserves more attention is peer tutoring. Not only does tutoring support academic success and retention on campusit also offers students a high-impact, skills-based experience that meaningfully enhances their resumes.
by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. It was arguably one of the best moments in the history of school counseling, and, while I cannot remember who told me about it, I am most certain it happened. A student was in a counselors office, where the topic of discussion was the students academic progress. After engaging in the customary question-and-answer round, and concluding with the bucking up counselors are known to do even when a hurricane is about to demolish the building, the student stood up, slung thei
After thirty years of public service, Denise Carter will retire as Chief Operating Officer for the Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA), the Department of Education announced today. Carter’s retirement marks the ends a distinguished career, and she will be succeeded by Acting Under Secretary James Bergeron, effective immediately. Carter’s most recent accomplishments include leading… More Denise Carter Retires as FSA’s Chief Operating Officer After 30 Years of Public Servi
When families consider private school education, theyre not just weighing academic rigor or college acceptancestheyre making one of the most personal, emotional, and financially significant decisions of their lives. The Peddie School in New Jersey understands this on a deep level. With a commitment to both academic excellence and access for all, this prestigious boarding and day school awarded $11.2 million in financial assistance in 2025 alone.
In a webinar titled Empowering Learning Centers Through Educationally Purposeful Peer Interactions , experts Dr. George Kuh, Dana Talbert, and Marco Ortiz shared strategies to strengthen learning centers by harnessing the power of peer interactions, particularly through peer tutoring. Their discussion provided key insights on how institutions can leverage peer-led initiatives to promote academic success, engagement, and a sense of belonging on campus.
For high school juniors, senior year is right around the corner! But before you get too caught up in the excitement of graduation, lets talk about something thats just as important: college financial aid. If you think financial aid prep starts in the fall of senior year, think again! Its never too early to start getting ready for college financial aid applications.
Have you visited our university’s newest blog space, The WACademic Blog , yet? Presented by the English and Rhetoric Department and the Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) initiative at Purdue University Global, TheWACademic Blog is a digital space where writing educators and professionals share stories, data, and research that demonstrate the power of WAC in college courses (PG WAC, 2024).
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Missouri State News BearPACE 2.0 Want to see how your college credits and test scores (AP/CLEP/IB) will count toward a degree at Missouri State? BearPACE (Preadmission Academic Credit Estimator) will show you. Think of BearPACE as a tool to prepare you to pursue a degree youre passionate about. Take a look at the recent updates to the BearPACE system.
Dr. Heather Shotton In a historic move that signals a significant step toward reconciliation with its past, Fort Lewis College (FLC) has named Dr. Heather J. Shotton as the sole finalist for the institution's presidency. If confirmed, Shottona citizen of the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes and a Kiowa and Cheyenne descendantwill become the first Indigenous person to lead the institution.
I had the opportunity to attend the University of Louisiana System Conference this week, where the theme For Our Future stood out not just as a slogan, but as a challenge. Its easy in higher education to get caught in the rhythm of the presentreacting to whats in front of us, staying within the limits of whats familiar, and measuring success by yesterdays metrics.
The sun is shining. Flowers are starting to bloom. Spring has officially arrived in Baltimore and DC. Is it still okay to feel stress, a bit of overwhelm, or even down? It is definitely, and also totally normal. The progression toward the end of the academic year, combined with 24/7 news cycles, can yield uncertainty and anxiety. Managing daily life can be stressful, and we want to acknowledge that many learners in our community may be experiencing additional worry related to loss of research fu
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program has been a lifeline for borrowers working in public service, providing loan forgiveness after ten years of qualifying payments. However, recent policy shifts and executive actions have introduced uncertainty about the programs future. … Read more .
Most organizations and businesses have no idea who their most expensive employee is. They believe, usually mistakenly, that their most expensive employee is the person they pay the most. Thats seldom even close to true. Their most expensive employee is not the highest paid; it is the least engaged. Disengaged people do the bare minimum, often just enough to prevent themselves from being fired.
Princeton University In a concerning development for research institutions nationwide, Princeton University has become the most recent Ivy League school to have federal funding suspended amid what many academic leaders are describing as an unprecedented federal pressure campaign targeting elite universities. Princeton President Dr. Christopher Eisgruber announced earlier this week that "several dozen" federal research grants from agencies including the Department of Energy, NASA, and the Departm
I rarely research anything without a partner. Often more than one. And this has been the case for a very long time. ( Of course I do occasionally research partner-less, but understand that this is not my preferred way to work.) My research partnerships are long-term and involve much more than doing projects. A couple of partnerships started with a small research project, something that was ‘academic citizenship’ with no external funding involved, and then grew organically after that.
Were proud to share that our Chief Customer Officer, Meredith Baker , has been recognized as one of The AI Show @ ASU+GSVs Leading Women in AI for 2025! This honor celebrates more than 200 women advancing the field of artificial intelligence across EdTech, research, and real-world practice. Merediths recognition highlights her outstanding leadership, deep commitment to innovation, and tireless advocacy for leveraging AI to better serve customers and transform the student outcomes that matter mos
Its common after an election that involves a party change for the new administration to make sweeping changes in support of its agenda. Typically, at least some of these changes will impact our campuses. After his inauguration in January, President … Read more .
I have written fairly often on the importance of words. Words matter and most of us could be a little more thoughtful when choosing the words that we use. Our words shape how we think, feel, and connect with others. Words carry weight, subtly influencing conversations and relationships. One word that often sneaks into our sentences, quietly undermining our intentions, is “but.” Its a small word, just three letters, yet it has a big impact.
Dr. Maureen Ruby According to the Stanford Center on Longevity, The hundred year life is here. And were not ready. The Center identified 10 principles to guide working through the challenges of longevity and capitalize on the opportunities. As a soon-to-be septuagenarian, current university faculty member and educational researcher, the guiding principle learn throughout life resonates with me.
Did you know that April is Move More Month? Its a campaign by the American Heart Association to encourage more physical activity. As we spend more time sitting, moving is more important than ever! With warmer weather and longer days, now is a great time to add movement to your routine. Adults need 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week, according to the current Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.
Were proud to share that our Chief Customer Officer, Meredith Baker , has been recognized as one of The AI Show @ ASU+GSVs Leading Women in AI for 2025! This honor celebrates more than 200 women advancing the field of artificial intelligence across EdTech, research, and real-world practice. Merediths recognition highlights her outstanding leadership, deep commitment to innovation, and tireless advocacy for leveraging AI to better serve customers and transform the student outcomes that matter mos
The Department of Education has uploaded the NSLDS Post-screening Eligibility Changes files to the TG mailbox, accessible through SAIG, after resolving an issue reported last week. Below is a breakdown of the key details that institutions need to know about this update: Latest FSA Updates March 28, 2025:An updated set of National Student Loan Data… More NSLDS Post-Screening Eligibility Changes Files Now Ready for Download in TG Mailbox (March 2025 Update) The post NSLDS Post-Screening Eli
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The University of Illinois System and nonprofit organization One Million Degrees have announced a new multiyear initiative to increase community college transfer rates, with a particular focus on first-generation and low-income students in Illinois. The pilot program, set to launch in spring 2026, will initially serve 240 students across two cohorts from selected Illinois community colleges.
Authors note: Last semester, we shared some strategies to help you develop your communications skills in your relationships. Check that post out before reading Part 2 below. It can feel challenging to know what to do and how to do it in high-stakes conversations, especially if youre doing it for the first time ever. So we recommend trying out some healthy communication strategies out in lower-stakes scenarios to get some practice.
Doukan Gnaydn A University of Minnesota Carlson School of Business graduate student is challenging his detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through a lawsuit that alleges violations of his rights and a lack of transparency in the government's actions. Doukan Gnaydn, 28, a Turkish citizen who previously attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, was detained by plainclothes federal officers outside his St.
In what officials describe as a response to "the changing higher education landscape," Rosemont College and Villanova University have announced a merger agreement that will eventually see the smaller Catholic institution absorbed into its larger neighbor on Philadelphia's Main Line. The merger, which begins its first phase in 2027, will ultimately transform Rosemont College into "Villanova University, Rosemont Campus" by 2028.
For 41 years, Dr. Karen A. Stout, recipient of the 2025 Diverse Champions Award, has focused her career on helping community colleges achieve outstanding student success. Dr. Stout is a thought leader, says Dr. Steady H. Moono, president of SUNY Schenectady County Community College. In my decades of community college life, she is the most brilliant, the most visionary, the most forward-thinking person Ive ever met.
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