Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) released its 2024 HBCU Economic Impact Report, detailing how historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have been drivers for social mobility and economic growth throughout the nation. The report, " Transforming Futures: The Economic Engines of HBCUs", commissioned by UNCF’s Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute (FDPRI), is a comprehensive, data-driven analysis pointing out that HBCUs generate $16.5 billion in direct economic impact nationally.

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Student Loan Planner

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

A flurry of recent court activity has impacted several student loan forgiveness programs, and millions of borrowers are in limbo. While the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program isn’t directly targeted, the ripple effects of these lawsuits could still impact PSLF borrowers. The fate of the program may hinge on the outcome of upcoming elections,… The post Is Public Service Loan Forgiveness in Danger?

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Steve Keating

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Worrying is worthless! So don’t worry. Wouldn’t it be nice if it were that simple? Controlling worry and the stress that accompanies it is anything but easy. If you’re reading this, I’m assuming you’re human. That means you worry, at least sometimes. The more you can control worry in your life, the better your life will be. As hard as it is, it is possible to reduce the amount of worry we allow into our lives.

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Timely MD

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. TimelyCare‘s TalkNow Service is available for 24/7 emotional support. Someone dies by suicide every 11 minutes in the United States. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the country, particularly among young people.

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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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College Aid Services

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

If you are interested in being part of the 2025–26 FAFSA Beta, the Department has opened an interest form to complete. The Beta period which runs from mid-October until the end of November is open to community-based organizations, high schools, districts representing multiple schools, county or state organizations, and institutions of higher education.

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Ready Education

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

As Ready Education continues to expand and evolve, we are thrilled to announce the growth of our senior leadership team. To better serve educational institutions worldwide, we are excited to welcome Christine Hall as Vice President of Sales for the Americas and Tiago Mateus as Vice President and Managing Director for Europe to Asia-Pacific (E2AP).

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HEAG

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Starting in the 2024-25 academic year, significant changes are being introduced in how financial aid applicants must report net income (or loss) from business or farm activities. Notably, the longstanding family farm and small business asset exclusion is being eliminated, … Read more ».

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