Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Legal scholar Kimberlé W. Crenshaw was among those honored on Tuesday with the W.E.B. Du Bois Medal from The Hutchins Center for African & African American Research at Harvard University. It is Harvard's highest honor in the field of African and African American studies. Kimberlé W. Crenshaw The award is given to individuals who have made significant contributions to African and African American culture.

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College Aid Services

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Beta testing for the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is officially available to a limited group of participants as the Department of Education announced in late August. Below is an overview of the most important information regarding today’s release: Phase 1 of Beta Testing Begins The first phase of beta testing for… More » 2025-26 FAFSA Beta Testing Officially Launches The post 2025-26 FAFSA Beta Testing Officially Launches first appeared on College Aid Serv

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The glass ceiling remains firmly in place for many Latinas in America, but steady progress and a spirit of optimism propels us upward each year. Celebrating this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month with the theme “ Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together ” is an ideal time to recognize the strides Latinas have made while acknowledging the necessary work to shatter systemic barriers holding many back.

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OCTOBER 1, 2024

A recent survey found that 65% of college students are stressed and/or anxious about the upcoming U.S. presidential election. Following unrest and protests on many college campuses in the spring, more than half of students said engaging in political dialogue affects their mental health. With many decisions to be made in the coming months that will impact students in the short and long term, how can institutions of higher education support students’ mental health during a time of uncertainty?

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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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Gretchen Groggel Ralston has been appointed vice president and general counsel at Smith College in Massachusetts. Groggel Ralston previously served in a similar role at Simmons University, a women-focused university in Boston. Gretchen Groggel Ralston In her role as the college’s primary legal resource and a key member of the president’s team, Groggel Ralston will provide an overall vision for an array of legal services and counsel as well as the leadership and execution of Smith’s legal strate

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College Aid Services

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Federal Student Aid has identified a error within the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) that is flagging ‘independent students under the age of 24 as Dependent and creating a series of inconsistencies; primarily for the 2023-24 academic year. Here is everything that you need to know about this issue: What are the main issues?… More » Over 5,400 Borrowers Affected by NSLDS Dependency Issue, Resolution Expected by Late October The post Over 5,400 Borrowers Affected by NSLDS Dep

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College Aid Services

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The Department of education has updated its guidance on how institutions can apply to organize Prison Education Programs (PEP) and consolidated this information in the electronic announcement below. This guidance includes details what schools must do prior to submitting their applications, procedures if there are multiple program locations, and how to respond if offices cannot… More » Revised Application Process for Prison Education Programs Now Available The post Revised Application Proce

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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Is what you’re eating helping you power through your day or putting you in nap mode? Your diet plays a key role in maintaining energy levels. Choosing the right foods can help nourish your body and fight fatigue throughout the day. Unprocessed Foods: Fast food, frozen dinners, candy, and energy drinks might seem quick and easy, but they don’t give your body the good stuff it needs and can slow you down.

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Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

OCTOBER 1, 2024

National Transfer Student Week will be October 21-26, 2024. Please join campus partners in celebrating and recognizing transfer students at Missouri State University. We encourage you to share the PDF below with students. 2024 National Transfer Student Week Celebrations While there will be several events for students, there will also be an event for faculty and staff who work with transfer students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The NCAA has awarded Division I Accelerating Academic Success Program grants to 17 schools for the 2024-25 academic year. The grants total over $1.5 million and are used to boost student-athlete academic achievement. “This is always an exciting time of the year — to congratulate and highlight our Accelerating Academic Success Program recipients,” said Felicia Martin, NCAA senior vice president of inclusion, education and community engagement.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Dikembe Mutombo, the powerful NBA player who was known for his finger-wagging celebrations, died on Monday from brain cancer, the NBA. He was 58. While many know Mutombo from his days as a professional basketball player, the native of the Democratic Republic of Congo was part of the successful cohort of basketball players who played for Georgetown University in the late 1980s early 1990s, under the direction of the late Coach John Thompson.

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