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We Are All the Accumulation of the Dreams of Generations

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A child of the Great Depression born into multigenerational poverty in rural Mississippi, Carlton Eddie Gilmer plowed the fields that fed his sisters, seven of whom Dr. Chris Gilmer survived childhood, Ruby to baby Wynette and him their only brother. He quit school in the first grade, could not read or write, and assumed adult responsibilities alongside his parents from the age of seven.

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Power Your Financial Aid Using A Financial Aid Assistant Program

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Did you know that private school enrollment is steadily growing? According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the number of students attending private K-12 schools has increased by 7% over the last decade, with more than 4.7 million students currently enrolled. As demand rises, so does the need for a streamlined and transparent financial aid processmaking it essential for private and independent schools to efficiently manage applications, reviews, and awards.

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Two Community Colleges Recognized for Excellence in Student Success and Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

PHILADELPHIA-- In a significant recognition of their transformative efforts in higher education, Chattanooga State Community College and Southwestern Oregon Community College have been awarded the prestigious Leah Meyer Austin Award by Achieving the Dream (ATD). The announcement, made at ATD's annual DREAM conference in Philadelphia, highlights these institutions' exceptional work in improving student outcomes and closing equity gaps.

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Why Financial Literacy is the Bedrock of Student Success

Timely MD

Higher education traditionally focuses on academic excellence, career preparation, and personal growth. Yet, one critical skill is often overlookedfinancial literacy. For students navigating newfound independence, financial understanding can mean the difference between thriving in college and struggling to stay afloat. Financial literacy is more than knowing what a credit card is or how interest rates work.

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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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Survey: One-Third of Jewish College Students Report Faculty Promoting Antisemitism

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A troubling new survey reveals that nearly one-third of American Jewish college students believe faculty members on their campuses have promoted antisemitism or created learning environments hostile to Jews, highlighting growing concerns about discrimination in higher education. The findings, released Wednesday by the American Jewish Committee (AJC) and Hillel International as part of AJC's State of Antisemitism in America 2024 Report, paint a stark picture of Jewish students' experiences on cam

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SNAP for Health!

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

One in four adults is at risk of poor health due to a lack of money to purchase healthy foods. Nutrient-rich foods like produce, dairy, grains, and lean meats contain a variety of nutrients for health. Not having enough of these foods can lead to increased health problems, hospitalizations, and loss of independence due to disease. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps eligible adults afford nutrient-rich foods to supplement their food supply.

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Education Department Issues Mandate to End Racial Preferences in Admissions Decisions, Hiring Practices

College Aid Services

In its most recent ‘Dear Colleague Letter,’ the Trump administration has notified educational institutions receiving Title IV funding to cease “using race preferences and stereotypes as a factor in their admissions, hiring, promotion, compensation, scholarships, prizes, administrative support, sanctions, discipline, and beyond” or risk losing their eligibility for federal awards.

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Civil Rights Group Details Opposition to McMahon Education Nomination

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The NAACP Legal Defense Fund (LDF) has issued a scathing critique of Linda McMahon's nomination for U.S. Secretary of Education, warning that the former WWE Demetria L. McCain executive and Small Business Administration chief lacks the necessary experience and holds views that could threaten civil rights protections in education. In a letter to Senate leadership, LDF Director of Policy Demetria L.

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Civil Rights Coalition Mounts Opposition to McMahon Education Secretary Nomination

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A powerful coalition of 86 civil rights and education organizations issued an urgent appeal to senators, calling for the rejection of Linda McMahon's nomination as Maya Wiley Secretary of Education, citing serious concerns about her qualifications and commitment to protecting students' rights. The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, joined by 85 prominent organizations including the NAACP, National Urban League, and Human Rights Campaign, warned that McMahon's confirmation would pos

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