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University of Illinois System Partners with One Million Degrees to Boost Community College Transfer Rates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 3, 2025

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. in the past year, significant gaps remain. in the past year, significant gaps remain.

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On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

I didn’t understand why everybody didn’t have access. And I was determined to have access,” says Williams. Williams was raised Catholic and attended private institutions—he was often the only Black student in his class, or one of the few. He became what he calls “a student for everybody.” “I We got to the country club.

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Q&A: UNCF's Ed Smith-Lewis on the UNITE Convening and HBCU Transformation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 9, 2025

They needed long-term, data-driven, institutionally customized strategies to build financial resilience, promote academic innovation, and drive student success models that work for their institutions. DIVERSE : In addition to policymakers, faculty, and administrators, students play a major role in UNITE.

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New Construction Promotes Housing Security at Cal State Long Beach

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 28, 2024

The $115 million construction project is part of the Long Beach House Promise, a five-year program aimed at ensuring quality, affordable housing availability for residents, students, and families of students in Long Beach.

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Report: Immigrants Can Help Reduce Labor Shortage, Community Colleges Can Help

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

“[In health care], we know over 3 million workers are anticipated needed by 2026. “So, Community colleges could potentially serve as a valuable source for immigrants to access affordable postsecondary education, upskilling and reskilling opportunities, and workforce preparation, the report noted.

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Johns Hopkins Revives Standardized Testing Requirement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 21, 2024

Johns Hopkins University plans to require undergraduate applicants to submit ACT or SAT scores for admission in fall 2026. Johns Hopkins University Gilman Clock Tower Johns Hopkins University The university will require ACT or SAT scores for applicants seeking entry for the fall 2026 semester.

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IDR Application is Back Up

NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

MARCH 28, 2025

On March 26, 2025, the Department of Education reopened the online application for Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plans for federal student loan borrowers. This follows a very stressful period for student loan borrowers. Borrowers may want to consolidate to get out of default, to get access to ICR if they have Parent PLUS loans.

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Male Resource Centers Promote Success Among Men of Color

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The resource centers serve as one-stops with many tailored supports that can help male students of color find a sense of purpose because it typically will include things like mentorship, academic support, career exploration, leadership development opportunities, and peer support networks,” says Jez.

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How to Make College More Affordable: Why Early Financial Aid Planning Matters

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 7, 2025

The Power of Financial Aid A lot of students dont realize how much financial aid can reduce the cost of college. For example, a student who receives a combination of grants and scholarships could end up paying only a fraction of the total tuition. Now Enrolling: College Financial Aid Advising for the Class of 2026-2027!

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Medical Schools Embrace Efforts Post-Affirmative Action Decision

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Those students’ enrollments went way down, across the system. Roughly half of the UC Davis School of Medicine’s class of 2026 represent minoritized populations. These programs, he adds, tend to attract students of all races who are interested in serving the underserved. Dr. Jessica Faiz.

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FAFSA Made Simple: A Beginner’s Guide for the 2025-2026 Application

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The most important financial document that students will file with their families this fall is the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. For the 2025-2026 application cycle, the FAFSA will come online in December. You may never know what aid your student can receive! Why Do I Have to File the FAFSA?

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Breaking Down FAFSA: Understanding the Application Process

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The world of financial aid can be daunting, especially when it comes to understanding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This form is one of the most important for students and families to file, if not the most important form to be completed. Most students won’t have more than 20, but it’s good to know!

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Another FAFSA Failure Will Delay Aid Payments

College Planners of America

AUGUST 27, 2024

The most recent failure in the rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will leave many college students without critical financial aid as the fall semester approaches. Batch Corrections Batch corrections are aggregated digital changes to the FAFSA records of students. On July 30th, the U.S.

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Another FAFSA Failure Will Delay Aid Payments

College Planners of America

AUGUST 27, 2024

The most recent failure in the rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will leave many college students without critical financial aid as the fall semester approaches. Batch Corrections Batch corrections are aggregated digital changes to the FAFSA records of students. On July 30th, the U.S.

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OER24 keynote resources – The future isn’t what it used to be: Open education at a crossroads

Catherine Cronin

APRIL 3, 2024

Ours can be accessed here (our talk starts at 23:30). It is not quite a transcript as it is halfway between talking and writing, including all of the references we used. You can find it here. Video recording : Thanks to the conference organisers, ALT and Munster Technological University, the keynotes were also recorded. Keep talking.

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Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2025

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

Event: World Health Day at Peabody Date: Monday April 7, 2025 Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Location: Peabody Plaza, Peabody campus Registration: [link] Details: The fair is an opportunity for our students to engage and receive resources on JHU’s eight dimensions of well-being. Lunch is provided. Snacks will be provided.

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Young Doctors Project Hosts 11th Annual White Coat Ceremony: “I kept him alive long enough for him to have a chance to live.”

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JULY 25, 2023

based nonprofit invests in 13 to 18-year-old students who predominantly identify as Black or Latino men wishing to pursue a medical career. from the Young Doctors DC Class of 2026, proudly stands beside his supportive mother, Christine St. Malcolm Woodland, modeled the program after Upward Bound. A promising graduate, Phillip St.

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President Biden Releases FY25 Budget Request to Congress

COE

MARCH 11, 2024

However, among several requests for flat or even decreased funding in the education arena, we are pleased to see that the President’s budget includes an increase of $20 million for the Federal TRIO Programs in Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), which would fund TRIO during Program Year 2025-2026. Get in Touch Questions?

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Student Loan Forgiveness: Programs for Relief, Plus the Latest on Mass Forgiveness

Student Loan Hero

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Student loan forgiveness can wipe out part or all of your student loan debt. The big news on the student loan forgiveness front is that the federal government plans to forgive up to $10,000 in federally held student debt, or up to $20,000 if you previously received a Pell Grant. ( Beware of student loan forgiveness scams.

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Level Up: Unite Voices. Create Change.

COE

MARCH 20, 2024

She stated firmly, “We are asking for a $68 million increase for TRIO for FY25, which will fund our work in Program Year 2025-2026.” She declared, “TRIO programs and the TRIO coalition are multi-racial networks unified by the principle of access and support for low-income, potential first-generation college graduates.”

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PART 2: The Current Impact on Borrowers of Lawsuits Challenging the SAVE Plan and the Removal of IDR Applications

NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

MARCH 20, 2025

While some servicers have begun telling borrowers that their recertification deadlines will be pushed back to no sooner than February 2026 , that has not happened across the board. Many borrowers have been told that their deadline is not being pushed back. Where do things stand for borrowers that want to consolidate their loans?

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University of Illinois System Partners with One Million Degrees to Boost Community College Transfer Rates

On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World

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Q&A: UNCF's Ed Smith-Lewis on the UNITE Convening and HBCU Transformation

New Construction Promotes Housing Security at Cal State Long Beach

Report: Immigrants Can Help Reduce Labor Shortage, Community Colleges Can Help

Johns Hopkins Revives Standardized Testing Requirement

IDR Application is Back Up

Male Resource Centers Promote Success Among Men of Color

How to Make College More Affordable: Why Early Financial Aid Planning Matters

Medical Schools Embrace Efforts Post-Affirmative Action Decision

FAFSA Made Simple: A Beginner’s Guide for the 2025-2026 Application

Breaking Down FAFSA: Understanding the Application Process

Another FAFSA Failure Will Delay Aid Payments

Another FAFSA Failure Will Delay Aid Payments

OER24 keynote resources – The future isn’t what it used to be: Open education at a crossroads

Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2025

Young Doctors Project Hosts 11th Annual White Coat Ceremony: “I kept him alive long enough for him to have a chance to live.”

President Biden Releases FY25 Budget Request to Congress

Student Loan Forgiveness: Programs for Relief, Plus the Latest on Mass Forgiveness

Level Up: Unite Voices. Create Change.

PART 2: The Current Impact on Borrowers of Lawsuits Challenging the SAVE Plan and the Removal of IDR Applications

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