Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 15, 2024

This is year 19 for Examples of Excelencia, an annual recognition given by Excelencia in Education. Founded in 2004 by Dr. Deborah A. Santiago and Sarita E. Brown, Excelencia in Education has the stated mission to accelerate Latino student success in higher education. “The intent is to bring attention to evidence-based practices that are making a positive difference for Hispanic students,” says Santiago, chief executive officer of Excelencia in Education.

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OCTOBER 16, 2024

How do geography, institutional practices, and student characteristics influence earnings after college? IHEP’s Equitable Value Explorer , an interactive data visualization tool that compares post-college earnings across more than 4,000 colleges and universities, is helping researchers answer that question. Using a series of economic thresholds developed by the Postsecondary Value Commission, the tool measures the financial return institutions provide to students.

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Student Minds

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Hina and Syirah write a fictional story about two international students’ journeys through university and finding their way to friendship and belonging. - Hina and Syirah “Good evening. This announcement is for all passengers traveling to Dubai via Emirates flight EK1234. Please note that in a few minutes, we will start the process of boarding. You are requested to have your passport and boarding pass ready for verification.

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College Aid Services

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Due to the recent unrest in the world, the Department of Education has published guidance for institutions that have satellite programs in countries that are affected by national emergencies. The guidance is posted below and an updated FAQ section is available here. Update on Oct. 18, 2024: The Department has updated this Electronic Announcement to… More » Guidance for Institutions Impacted by National Emergencies in Foreign Countries (Oct. 18 Update) The post Guidance for Institutions Im

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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

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In an “embarrassing moment” to witness, a British university’s vice-chancellor “beelined” for the only Black academic at a PhD reception, despite not having spoken to any other candidates. At a European research institute, the only Black female researcher was included in every possible photo, even when the subject of the photo opportunity was unrelated to her area of expertise.

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Steve Keating

OCTOBER 13, 2024

First off, I want to make sure you read the title of this post correctly. It says breaking free of BAD habits. I think sometimes we are programmed to believe that all habits are bad. That is absolutely not the case. Sometimes we can’t agree on what’s a good habit or a bad habit. For instance, many people would tell me that my Diet Coke habit is bad.

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College Aid Services

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Updated October 14th The Department of Education continues to beta test the 2025-26 FAFSA with a select group of institutions and students as the December 1 release date approaches. Here is the latest regarding the upcoming application, as detailed on the Updates page: 2025-26 FAFSA Beta Updates Oct. 10, 2024: Tracking and Resolving Known Issues… More » 2025–26 FAFSA® Beta Testing: The Latest Updates and Ongoing Issues The post 2025–26 FAFSA® Beta Testing: The Latest Updates and Ongoing Is

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 17, 2024

A new report from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences offers promising insights into the state of humanities programs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), even as humanities degree completions decline across the nation. The report titled “Tracking the Health of the Humanities at HBCUs ” highlights how HBCUs continue to play a critical role in maintaining humanities education and diversifying the student body in these fields.

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Student Loan Planner

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Key Takeaways: Federal student loans have become highly political in recent years, leaving borrowers to ride the emotional rollercoaster of navigating big changes with confusing guidance — alongside a slew of promises and legal challenges. Most recently, borrowers on the new SAVE plan were put into administrative forbearance while the courts decide its fate.

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Ed.gov Homeroom

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The U.S. Department of Education (Department) today launched the Career and Technical Education (CTE) CHIPS Challenge, a $1 million prize competition, funded by the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (Perkins V) that seeks to expand student recruitment, training, and placement strategies in good-paying semiconductor fabrication (fab) construction and advanced manufacturing Continue Reading The post U.S.

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Steve Keating

OCTOBER 17, 2024

One of the most common mistakes new leaders make is assuming that their position or title makes them a leader. It is as if one day they were individual contributors and the next day they were a respected leader. All because they have a new title or a position higher up in their organization. But all the title or position does is give them the opportunity to earn the right to lead.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Dr. Jessica T. DeCuir-Gunby, a prominent educational psychologist and racial equity expert who is on the faculty at the USC Rossier School of Education, has been named the next executive director of the USC Race and Equity Center. She will replace Dr. Shaun R. Harper, the founding director who first announced in Diverse last year that he was planning to step down after 14 years on the job.

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Student Loan Planner

OCTOBER 17, 2024

What is the worst-case scenario for the SAVE plan lawsuits, and how can you protect yourself from that outcome using a tax filing strategy? To answer that question, you must first know that the SAVE plan was created from the ICR statute, which says that the ‘Secretary of Education can make IDR plans no more… The post The Worst Case SAVE Scenario, and How Tax Planning Could Protect Against It appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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Close the Gap Foundation

OCTOBER 18, 2024

San Francisco Bay Area, CALIFORNIA – October 2024 – Close the Gap is honored to announce that we have been awarded the prestigious STEM Action Grant from the Society for Science. This significant grant supports our unwavering mission to close the opportunity gap by empowering first-generation, low-income (FGLI) students with the resources, mentorship, and skills necessary to thrive in STEM fields and beyond.

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College Aid Services

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Posted Date: October 16, 2024 Subject: EDExpress for Windows 2025–2026 Packaging Technical Reference We are pleased to announce the posting of the 2025–26 EDExpress for Windows Packaging Technical Reference in the Software and Other Tools area of the Knowledge Center website ([link] The Packaging Technical Reference provides instructions and record layouts for schools and other… More » Now Available: EDExpress 2025–2026 Packaging Technical Reference The post Now Available: EDExpress 2025–2

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The windshield is bigger than the rearview mirror for a reason. – Jelly Roll Alone for 23 hours a day in solitary confinement as part of his 10.5-year prison sentence, Cordero Holmes could not see his future as a great dad, Honors College student, or recipient of the MLK Living the Dream Award for community service in his old neighborhood. In fact, he viewed solitary as a hallmark of his success.

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Counselors' Corner

OCTOBER 16, 2024

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. Seniors, it's the first month of school, and seniors are already in the doldrums. That glow of the first day of senior year is a million miles away, buried under layers of college essay drafts, emails to the teachers writing your college letters, and four failed attempts to remember your school's CEEB code. One college application is in, two more are stalled, and it seems like all you can do now is wait for something to change.

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Knack

OCTOBER 15, 2024

At Knack, we believe that the key to our success lies in the strength of our partnerships. Our relationship with each of our partner schools is not just about providing a service—it’s about fostering meaningful, collaborative relationships that help every institution thrive. The feedback we’ve received from our partners over the past year has highlighted the importance of active listening, open communication, and working together to overcome challenges.

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College Aid Services

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Federal Student Aid has released volumes of the 2025-26 FAFSA Specifications Guide. The volumes contained in this guide contain FAFSA Processing System (FPS) technical information for the 2025-26 award year and are only available as PDF documents at this time. Update on October 16, 2024: FSA has published Volume 8 – Agency Matches. This volume… More » 2025–26 FAFSA Specifications Guide (October 2024 Update #3) The post 2025–26 FAFSA Specifications Guide (October 2024 Update #3) first appe

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The Kresge Foundation has created two permanent $1 million endowment funds to support Detroit Public School graduates pursuing education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The funds will be managed by the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and Kresge will provide an additional challenge grant of $500,000 to each of the national organization if they raise matching funds.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 15, 2024

In today’s digital world, data security is a pressing concern for all institutions, including private K-12 schools. As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month we wanted to share these insights on how to ensure schools can ensure security for family financial data. As schools handle sensitive information, such as family financial records and student data, it’s essential to prioritize cyber awareness and implement strong security measures.

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Symplicity

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Collective responsibility, collective action to prevent student suicide. Guidance for the higher education sector to reduce risk and restrict access to means of suicide. This evidence-based resource emphasises collective responsibility, practical steps and a whole-institution approach to reduce risks, restrict access to harmful means and improve the emotional environment for students.

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College Aid Services

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Federal Student Aid has identified a error within the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) that is flagging ‘independent students under the age of 24 as Dependent and creating a series of inconsistencies; primarily for the 2023-24 academic year. Here is everything that you need to know about this issue: Update on October 7, 2024:… More » Over 5,400 Borrowers Affected by NSLDS Dependency Issue, Resolution Expected by Late October (Oct. 15 Update) The post Over 5,400 Borrowers Aff

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 18, 2024

In an effort to provide support for its student parents at all 23 of its campuses, the California State University (CSU) launched its first university-wide initiative focused on this demographic. “Pregnant and Parenting Student Initiative”, once fully implemented, will have the goal of reducing the ‘stop out’ rate – students who leave college without graduating with a degree or credential – primarily due to the demands of trying to be both a student and a parent.

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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, and early detection is key. Symptoms include lumps, nipple changes, thickened skin, changes in appearance (size, shape, dimpling), and skin color changes (pink, red). Ovarian cancer also affects women. It’s important to know the symptoms because they can be hard to detect. Symptoms include abdominal or pelvic pain, feeling full quickly, bloating, changes in bowel habits, frequent urination, and feeling tired without a clear reason.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The world of financial aid can be daunting, especially when it comes to understanding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This form is one of the most important for students and families to file, if not the most important form to be completed. The FAFSA is the way that students qualify for federal grants, loans, and work-study opportunities.

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Student Research Foundation

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Teaching isn’t an easy job! On average, teachers work 53 hours per week—7 hours more than the average worker. Between teaching students when class is in session, lesson planning, grading assignments, keeping everything organized, and so much more—teachers have a lot of work on their plates! With teachers having so many different tasks to complete each day, it’s important to have access to support and helpful sites for educators.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 17, 2024

As the 2024 college football season approaches the halfway point, there are three Black head coaches that have a good chance of making the College Football Playoffs. The new playoff system will include 12 universities for the first time which is up from 4 teams in the old system. This has created more interest and more revenue for college football than there has ever been.

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HEAG

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Effective during the 2024-25 award year, the FAFSA Simplification Act introduced significant updates to the terminology and definitions around what constitutes as financial aid. One of the notable changes is the renaming of “Estimated Financial Assistance” (EFA) to “Other Financial … Read more ».

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I'm First!

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Hola! I am beyond excited to write my first post! (It’s ironic, isn’t it, since this is the “I’m First blog”). But, on a more serious note, let me introduce myself. My name is Aurora Sanchez, a sophomore at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Note: this post originally appeared as an email sent to the Homewood campus community on October 14, 2024. Dear Homewood Campus Community, As you know, serious violent crime is down markedly year over year in Baltimore. Despite this downward trend, there has been a recent spate of robberies with which we are concerned. Over the past several weeks, there has been a disturbing increase in a serious crime pattern across the city and near our Homewood campus involving robbery and theft, with some in

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The University of Houston has received two new grants designed to address barriers that prevent low-income and underrepresented students from pursuing STEM education. The funding of two projects – one addressing postdoctoral researchers preparing for engineering/STEM education careers and one supporting youngsters - will build upon the community partnership between UH and Houston’s Third Ward neighborhood, says university officials.

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COE

OCTOBER 16, 2024

New Report from Pell Institute Reveals How Black, Latinx, and Indigenous Students Perceive the Value of College Degrees October 16, 2024 — by Terrance L. Hamm Regardless of race, ethnicity, or institutional type, 80% of students surveyed believed that their financial commitment was worthwhile in the long run. WASHINGTON, D.C.– A new report from the Pell Institute for the Study of Opportunity in Higher Education, the research arm of the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE), titled “Is

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The National Association of Independent Schools found over the course of the 2022-23 school year that 43 percent of students at boarding schools received financial aid , and at day schools that number was 24 percent. With so many students taking advantage of additional financial resources, schools stand to strengthen connections with families through the right strategies and support.

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College Aid Services

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The White House has approved $4.5 billion in student loan debt relief for 60,000 borrowers who work in public service sectors. This brings the Biden Administration’s total approved loan forgiveness to over $175 million for 4.8 million Americans. Read the U.S. Department of Education’s full announcement below. PRESS RELEASE | OCTOBER 17, 2024 Contact: Press… More » 60,000 Public Service Workers Receive $4.5 Billion in Student Debt Relief The post 60,000 Public Service Worke

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Historically, the leadership of organizations, including institutions of postsecondary education, has rested within the dominant white, cis-gendered male culture. The first college in the U.S, Harvard University, founded in 1646, existed to educate white male landowners (and their progeny) in a classical curriculum focusing heavily on ethics, politics, and religion.

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