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Lumina Reports Highest Recorded Post-High School Educational Attainment

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Post-high school educational attainment in the U.S. has reached a record high, with 54.9% of working-age adults holding a degree or credential in 2023, according to a new report released by the Lumina Foundation. The data tool and report A Stronger Nation released on Thursday shows a look at national, state and local attainment trends, with the 2023 report highlighting a steady increase in attainment across race, ethnicity, and credential type.

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How to Handle Conflict Effectively

Steve Keating

So there are indeed some people who seem to enjoy conflict. Sometimes they are contrarians, always taking the other side, if for no other reason than to get under your skin. I dont really concern myself with dealing with that type of conflict; I just let those people argue with themselves. And believe me, if they dont have someone else to argue with, they really will argue with themselves.

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Western Michigan University Provost Heilig Steps Down After Two Years of Record-Breaking Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. 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. The university also gained national recognition for its work in advancing equitable outcomes for historically marginalized students, as reported in Diverse la

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Accessing the NSLDS FAT001 Report: Features, Request Instructions, and Key Updates

College Aid Services

The National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) has released the FAT001 Financial Aid History report, which contains important student information such as grant & loan eligibility, defaults, overpayments, and loan history. The latest edition of the NSLDS Transfer Student Monitoring & Financial Aid History User Guide and Record Layouts is also available on the Federal… More Accessing the NSLDS FAT001 Report: Features, Request Instructions, and Key Updates The post Accessing the NSLDS

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

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.

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A Scholar’s Fight for Community Power - Dr. Jonathan D. Gomez

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Title: Associate Professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies & Faculty-in-Residence for Hispanic Serving Institute Initiatives in the Office of the Provost at San Jos State University Tenured: Yes Age: 40 Education: B.A., sociology, emphasis in community studies, University of California, Santa Cruz; Ph.D., sociology, emphasis in Black studies, University of California, Santa Barbara Career mentors: Christine Rodriguez, J.D., East Los Angeles College; Dr.

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How Independent Research Can Boost Your College Application

Student Research Foundation

College applications are a balancing act. Between essays, recommendations, and extracurriculars, its easy to feel overwhelmed while trying to stand out in an increasingly competitive process. The question often arises: What do colleges really want? While every admissions committee values authenticity, one way to stand out is by showcasing your intellectual curiosity and initiative through independent research in high school.

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From the Dietitian’s Desk: IUDs, Ozempic, and keto

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Weight is a topic that stirs a lot of emotions, and for good reason. With society constantly bombarding us with images and messages of a single “ideal” body, it can feel impossible to navigate the conversation around weight without feeling inadequate or pressured. In this months column, were addressing some of the questions that come up when addressing weight fluctuations and subsequent weight loss.

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DEI Did It

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As we bear witness to the slow death of DEInot diversity, equity, and inclusion itself, but the acronymwe must recognize the orchestrated campaign behind its Dr. James B. Peterson demise. This is not a natural death but a political assassination, co-authored by right-wing disinformation machines and a federal government, including the president himself, that is hellbent on dismantling the very institutions meant to serve the people.

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Trump Administration Reverses Federal Grant Funding Freeze Amid Legal Challenges

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Trump Administration Reverses Federal Grant Funding Freeze Amid Legal Challenges January 30, 2025 by Kimberly Jones The White House located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. The Trump administration backtracked on its directive freezing all federal grant funding until further review, rescinding the order on Wednesday after widespread backlash and confusion.