Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 6, 2024

Morehouse College has received an anonymous, $20 million gift to expand academic programs and professorships at the college. Dr. Kendrick Brown “This transformational $20 million gift will allow us to increase the ranks of our esteemed and talented professors so that we can uphold the legacy of excellence in our classrooms as our as veteran faculty retire,” said Morehouse President Dr.

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Active Minds

AUGUST 6, 2024

As the curtains close on the 2024 Active Minds Mental Health Conference, we find ourselves reflecting not only on the inspiring conversations and thought-provoking ideas shared over the weekend but also on the palpable energy that filled every session. From keynotes that uplifted the voices of Gen Z and allies, to interactive workshops, this year’s conference brought together passionate students, advocates, and experts, all with lived experiences in a collective mission to reshape the conversat

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 6, 2024

Families of students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) value higher education as their non-HBCU peers but are increasingly burdened by the financial costs, according to an online survey by education solutions company Sallie Mae and research firm Ipsos. How America Pays for College 2024 analyzes data on how students attending HBCUs plan and pay for college.

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Civitas Learning

AUGUST 6, 2024

Subscribe: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Youtube Music | Full Transcript As technology evolves and students’ needs change, institutions are looking to stay ahead of the curve by making data-informed decisions. In a conversation with Chris Campbell, Chief Information Officer at DeVry University, we learn how their institution is closing student opportunity gaps through its award-winning technology systems and continuous data evaluation.

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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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 6, 2024

Dr. Pradeep Sharma Pradeep Sharma has been named dean of the Cullen College of Engineering at the University of Houston. He served as the college’s interim dean and previously as chair of the college’s mechanical engineering department. Sharma holds a bachelor’s degree and master’s in mechanical engineering from the University of Baroda, India, as well as a master’s and Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park.

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College Aid Services

AUGUST 6, 2024

Federal Student Aid has created a new training series that focuses on rudimentary topics such as how schools request funds from the Department of Education, reporting requirements, and institutional eligibility for Title IV funds. The series will be divided into the two sections: a self-paced course called FSA Fundamentals Online and the FSA Fundamentals Virtual… More » FSA Announces 2024-25 Fundamentals Training Series The post FSA Announces 2024-25 Fundamentals Training Series first appe

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College Aid Services

AUGUST 6, 2024

Financial Aid administrators can access the 2024-25 training materials for this year’s Learning Tracks, which are designed as brief courses that focus on one particular subject at a time and are available through the FSA Training Center. The Department of Education also highlighted the FSA Basic Training for New Staff and FSA Fundamentals Online for professionals… More » Updated Learning Tracks, Basic Training Modules Offer New Courses for 2024-25 The post Updated Learning Tracks, Ba

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Ready Education

AUGUST 6, 2024

Burnout is one of the main reasons why employees take time off work or look for other employment. With nearly half of those surveyed saying they feel burnt out at work, it’s a problem which is affecting all employers, including higher education. In the fast-paced environment of campus life, administrators play a crucial role in ensuring smooth operations and engagement within student communities.

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Ed.gov Homeroom

AUGUST 6, 2024

Today, the U.S. Department of Education is pleased to launch the Power Your Future Challenge — the second challenge in its annual CTE Momentum series to prepare high school students for rewarding careers and increase access to career and technical education. The Department invites teams to submit action plans that will advance the use of Continue Reading The post Explore careers in clean energy: Enter the Power Your Future Challenge appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

AUGUST 6, 2024

The 2024 Iowa State Fair , iowastatefair.org, theme is “Fair Fever.” It brings to mind fond memories and local traditions. From August 8th to the 18th, fairgoers can expect new and old fair foods, enjoy the exciting rides, participate in friendly competitions, and look forward to fun entertainment. Let’s talk about healthy food options , iowastatefair.org/food, at the fair.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 6, 2024

Emmett Till, a name synonymous with the brutal realities of racial injustice in America, was more than just a symbol. He was a young boy with dreams, fears, and a stuttering disability. As we reflect on his life and legacy, it is poignant to consider how his stutter, a coping mechanism that led to his whistling, might have intersected with the racial tensions of the time.

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Close the Gap Foundation

AUGUST 6, 2024

San Francisco Bay Area, CALIFORNIA – August 2024 – Close the Gap proudly announces the launch of its sixth annual Social Impact Fellowship, running from June to September 2024. This transformative program empowers first-generation, low-income (FGLI) high school juniors and seniors in California, Oregon, and Washington through project-based learning, structured mentorship, and professional skills workshops.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 6, 2024

Tim Walz Vice President Kamala Harris’s pick for running mate in the 2024 presidential election is a former social studies teacher who has, so far, received glowing remarks from educator and labor union leaders. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was named Harris’s pick to follow her as vice presidential nominee on the Democratic Party ticket ahead of its national convention in Chicago, Aug. 19-22.

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