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Philanthropist Donates $2 Million to HBCU Founded by his Great-Grandfather

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The great-grandson of Reverend Charles Allen Stillman the founder of Stillman Collegeahistorically Black institution in Alabama founded in 1876, has made a $2 million donation to the college. Dr. Charles M. Stillman, and his wife Susan, made the gift to support scholarships, faculty development, academic programs, and campus improvements. The endowments growth will help Stillman College maintain its competitive edge and expand opportunities for students to thrive academically and professionall

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How Peer Tutoring Fosters Student Belonging

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Peer tutoring has long been recognized as a valuable tool for academic success, but its benefits extend far beyond the classroom. One of the most significant yet often overlooked impacts of peer tutoring is its ability to foster a profound sense of belonging among students. By connecting individuals in meaningful ways, peer tutoring programs can transform academic environments into inclusive communities where everyone feels valued and supported.

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Education Awards nearly $7 million for Promise Neighborhoods grants

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By: Mireya Garcia, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education All students deserve to grow up in communities that foster their success through strong family and community support systems to prepare them for academic success in college, career and beyond. On Monday, the U.S. Department of Education awarded $6.9 million to 7 grantees across 6 states Continue Reading The post Education Awards nearly $7 million for Promise Neighborhoods grants appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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Missed the Deadline to Validate RG/FT Numbers? Here’s How to Restore Your Access

College Aid Services

Federal Student Aid has officially removed enrolled services to Student Aid Internet Gateway (SAIG) accounts that were not actively confirmed prior to the December 10 deadline by the institution’s Primary Destination Point Administrator (Primary DPA). This means that organizations who have not renewed their accounts will be denied access to TG numbers (SAIG mailboxes) with… Read More » Missed the Deadline to Validate RG/FT Numbers?

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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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Poor Harvard Numbers Show Impact of SCOTUS Affirmative Action Ruling

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

No one feels like confirming nor denying how affirmative actions death is destroying a sense of inclusion in higher ed. Emil Guillermo But make no mistake, the destruction is under way. Harvard College sent out letters to its early admits, but hasnt disclosed what the demographics are yet for this year. Waiting until all the admits are sent out in the Spring buys them time to make excuses.

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2024 Virtual Federal Student Aid Training Conference – On-Demand Sessions Available Until March

College Aid Services

The 2024 Virtual Federal Student Aid Training Conference occurred between December 3 and December 6, 2024. There were 20,500 registered participants for the four-day training conference. If you were unable to attend a session or would like to review a session, the opportunity to continue learning is available with on-demand access to the conference programming.… Read More » 2024 Virtual Federal Student Aid Training Conference On-Demand Sessions Available Until March The post 2024 Vir