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They are Ready! Transforming the Narrative to Engage Black Males in Educational Settings

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

To be Young, Gifted and Black. This brilliant song by Nina Simone often resonates with me when I think of our Black youth in schools, and certainly during Black Dr. Erik Hines History Month. However, the narrative for some people tends to be the opposite, particularly for Black males. Far too often, Black boys and young men are seen from a deficit paradigm riddled with low academic expectations for not exhibiting behaviors that reflect western Eurocentric values.

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FSA Reinstates Fraudulent Activity Flagging and Verification Process for 2024-25, 2025-26 ISIRs

College Aid Services

FSA announced that it will resume flagging FAFSA applicants for potentially fraudulent activity on both the the 2024-25 and 2025-26 forms, which will require that schools complete V4 or V5 verification prior to disbursing any Title IV aid. If an institution suspects fraudulent activity, they are required to report it to the Office of the… More FSA Reinstates Fraudulent Activity Flagging and Verification Process for 2024-25, 2025-26 ISIRs The post FSA Reinstates Fraudulent Activity Flaggin

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California Community Colleges Launch Initiative to Expand Shortened Courses

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The California Community Colleges system is rolling out an ambitious new project aimed at making higher education more Dr. Rowena M. Tomaneng accessible through shortened academic courses, the organization announced this week. In partnership with the Success Center at the Foundation for California Community Colleges, the initiative will focus on courses that last eight weeks or less, rather than the traditional 16-17 week format.

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It’s All about Handwashing!

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

Simple but true: Handwashing keeps us healthy by removing germs that cause respiratory and stomach/gastrointestinal illnesses. How to wash hands: Wet hands with warm water. Lather with soap. Scrub hands for 20 seconds. (Thats where singing Happy Birthday comes in!) Dont forget wrists, backs of hands, between fingers, and under nails. Rinse with running water.

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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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Partner Spotlight: Terence Sullivan from Valdosta State University

Knack

At Knack, were proud to partner with institutions committed to expanding academic support for their students, and Valdosta State University (VSU) is a shining example. Since launching our partnership in Fall 2024, VSU has made tutoring more accessible than eversupporting all students in all courses. In just one semester, the impact has been remarkable, with over 1,000 student contact hours and 57% of students engaging with tutoring for the first time through Knack.

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Federal Judge Blocks Sharing of Personal Data with DOGE Initiative

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A Maryland federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order preventing the Department of Education and Office of Personnel Management from sharing sensitive personal information with affiliates of the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). U.S. District Judge Deborah L. Boardman ruled on Monday that the plaintiffsincluding military veterans and unions representing millions of teachers, federal employees, scientists, and engineersdemonstrated they would likely suffer "irre

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Julian Jamaal Jones

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Julian Jamaal Jones Julian Jamaal Jones has been named Artist-in-Residence for spring 2025 at Wabash College. Jones memorializes Black culture by presenting fresh perspectives and creative freedom within traditional landscapes. His unique practice communicates through the historical language of African American quilting tradition by implementing abstract forms and vibrant colors in his works to bypass preconceptions and open conversations around his Black experience.

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Federal Judge Blocks Sharing of Personal Data with DOGE Initiative

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A Maryland federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order preventing the Department of Education and Office of Personnel Management from sharing sensitive personal information with affiliates of the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). U.S. District Judge Deborah L. Boardman ruled on Monday that the plaintiffsincluding military veterans and unions representing millions of teachers, federal employees, scientists, and engineersdemonstrated they would likely suffer "irre

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Press Freedom Groups Condemn Trump Administration's Actions Against Media

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a sweeping rebuke of the current administration, over 40 journalism organizations have issued a joint statement condemning what they describe as government attempts to "penalize independent reporting" and restrict press freedom. The coalition, which includes the Society of Professional Journalists, Education Writers Association, National Association of Black Journalists, and Freedom of the Press Foundation, specifically highlighted the Trump administration's ban of the Associated Press from W