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Morgan State Receives $20.9M Grant for Research on Urban Health Disparities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Morgan State University has been awarded a five-year, $20.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities. Dr. David K. Wilson The grant will expand ongoing health research at the university’s Research Centers in Minority Institutions Center for Urban Health Disparities Research and Innovation.

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Former Active Minds Mental Health Advocacy Academy students reflect on their experiences

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The Active Minds Mental Health Advocacy (Academy) is a leadership development and mental health advocacy program that equips BIPOC and LGBTQ+ high school students to address mental health-related issues and affect change in their schools, communities, and states. Recently, four alumni from the Active Minds Mental Health Advocacy Academy told us about their experiences and what they learned from the program as well as how they are leading mental health change in their schools and communities.

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Advocating Policy, Better Than Before

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Manny Rodriguez laments childhood memories of the discourse surrounding education policies in California, particularly those that negatively affected migrant families like his. But he remains inspired by the words of his father, who would repeat the motto, “Cada generación tiene la responsabilidad de darle un mejor comienzo a la próxima generación.” Meaning, every generation has a responsibility to give the next generation a better start.

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FSA Updates 23-24 TEACH Grant Guidance as September Closeout Date Nears

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Federal Student Aid has provided additional guidance for institutions who are closing out their TEACH Grant programs for 2023-2024 academic year. The memo contains important reminders from the original notice as well as supplemental information about how to review current balances, how final balances will be notified about final balances, and what occurs if a… More » FSA Updates 23-24 TEACH Grant Guidance as September Closeout Date Nears The post FSA Updates 23-24 TEACH Grant Guidance as S

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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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N.C. A&T Enrollment Tops 14,311

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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University received more than 47,000 undergraduate and graduate applications for admission this fall, resulting in a 3% increase in enrollment this year over last year. Dr. James R. Martin II “As we watch that trend continue to play out, it’s clear that North Carolina A&T stands for something special in the higher education marketplace – a place of academic excellence where education is delivered at an affordable price, an exponential universit

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College Financial Aid Forms Decoded: Understanding What These Terms Mean

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Applying for college is exciting, and understanding how to fund that journey is an important part of the process. Financial aid forms may seem overwhelming, but they’re your ticket to unlocking the financial support you need. I know that looking at all of these new terms and decisions you have to make can feel daunting. But, that’s why I’m here at CFAA!

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The Importance of Human Touch in Academic Support Services

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Explore why the human touch remains irreplaceable in student support services, despite the rise of AI technologies.

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Brown Experiences Decline in Rates of Incoming Black, Brown Students

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The proportion of students from underserved backgrounds has declined at Brown University, according to its first year, incoming class numbers for 2024. Logan Powell Frank Mullin The university reports that about 18% of its new 1,725-student class come from groups historically underrepresented in higher education, a decline from 27% in 2023. About 45% will receive need-based scholarship or grant aid, a decrease from 50%; and roughly 14% are first-generation college students, down from 15%.

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What The New Supreme Court Ruling Means for the SAVE Plan and Student Loan Forgiveness

Student Loan Planner

Last week, the Supreme Court issued a critical initial ruling in the ongoing legal battle over the SAVE plan, the Biden administration’s new income-driven repayment program. Here’s what the ruling means for the ongoing legal challenges and the future of the SAVE plan and student loan forgiveness more broadly. The SAVE plan legal challenges in… The post What The New Supreme Court Ruling Means for the SAVE Plan and Student Loan Forgiveness appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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Renowned Xavier University Professor Passes Away

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. JW Carmichael Jr., a retired Xavier University of Louisiana professor who was deeply committed to increasing the number of Black medical doctors in the United States, passed away over the weekend. Born in 1940, the trained chemist was the face of Xavier’s pre-med program and was responsible for helping the university develop its reputation of sending more Black graduates to medical school than any other institution in the nation.

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KEVIN WADE

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Kevin Wade Kevin Wade has been named vice chancellor for student affairs at Elizabeth City State University in North Carolina. He served as the associate vice chancellor of student, alumni, and constituent engagement at Elizabeth City State University. Wade holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Elizabeth City State University, a master’s in public administration from Troy University in Alabama, and a doctorate in education from Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland.

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DAVID C. ANDRUS

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

David C. Andrus David C. Andrus has been appointed interim superintendent/president of Santa Clarita Community College District. He served as acting chancellor at College of the Canyons. Andrus holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from California State University and a juris doctorate from Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles.

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Survey Shows Impacts of Law Student Debt

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

There are notable differences in borrowing and debt effects among more than 700 young lawyer respondents in a new survey conducted by the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division. Tiffane Cochran The student debt report, " Student Debt, COVID-19 Relief, and Loan Forgiveness: Perspectives from Today’s Young Lawyers ," was conducted between April and May.

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HEATHER CRABBE

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Heather Crabbe Heather Crabbe has been appointed assistant dean for the Center for Professional Development in the University of Cincinnati College of Law. She served as associate provost for academic support at Mount St. Joseph University in Ohio. Crabbe holds a bachelor’s degree from Western Kentucky University and a juris doctorate from Northern Kentucky University.

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App State Awarded $35M GEAR UP Grant

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Appalachian State University's College Access Partnerships in the Reich College of Education has been awarded a $35 million grant as part of the U.S. Department of Education’s Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP). Dr. Heather Norris App State is one of 18 institutions nationwide this year to be awarded a grant through GEAR UP grant, a federally funded college access program.

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Harris to Step Down at Union College

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Union College President Dr. David Harris has announced he will step down from his post at the college after this year. Dr. David Harris Harris is the college’s 19th president, serving since July 2018 with plans to leave the post June 30, 2025. “My goal has always been to ensure that Union thrives now and across multiple tomorrows,” said Harris. “Part of that requires understanding when it is the right time to pass the baton.

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