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higher education institutions can strengthen democracy by prioritizing civic engagement and civic education in the student experience. By making civic education a priority, higher education can play a role in fostering civic awareness and engagement skills. released a white paper that outlines how U.S.

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Legacy admissions has an even more corrosive influence: It widens equity gaps in higher education. Jaye Fenderson There is, however, another group of children who have received much less consideration in higher education but will have a profound impact on its future: the children of student-parents.

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higher education outlook is not merely a financial tremor; it serves as a chilling echo of the cyclone that swept Dorothy into the tumultuous Land of Oza "tempest of uncertainty" driven by rapid policy shifts and financial pressures, threatening the very foundations of higher education. higher education.

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MARCH 20, 2025

The annual CASE Insights on Voluntary Support of Education (VSE) survey reveals that higher education institutions received a total of $61.50 billion in charitable donations, demonstrating continued donor confidence despite economic fluctuations and increased scrutiny of higher education.

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MARCH 3, 2025

The number of traditional college-age students is steadily declining, with fewer high school graduates enrolling in higher education. Many potential students feel disconnected from higher education or uncertain about whether college is worth the investment.

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JANUARY 23, 2025

McMickens, Morris Thomas, and Calvin Hadley There is deep concern about the status of Black men in higher education. A recent report about the enrollment of Black men in postsecondary education indicates that Black men comprise 4.6% Palmer, Larry J. Walker, Tryan L. or a little over 850,000 of the 18.6 Dr. Robert T.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

This trend is present in higher education, as well – Black and American Indian student course success and persistence rates within the California Community College system are the lowest of all ethnic groups in nearly every category measured by the system’s Chancellor’s Office.

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

A new report released by The Education Trust titled, “Improving Titles III & V of the Higher Education Act to Better Serve Students of Color and Students from Low-Income Backgrounds” examines how Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) receive funds related to Titles III and V of the Higher Education Act (HEA).

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

Jamie Merisotis That progress tends to get lost, however, amid legitimate concerns about the cost of education and its efficacy in preparing students for jobs. We get it: Higher education must do better. But some of those doubts are symptomatic of our times. We simply must commit to use them.

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JANUARY 27, 2025

In our quest for anti-racist academic organizations from preschool to higher education, we have urged educators to develop competencies - dispositions, knowledge, and skills - to put philosophy into practice. Figure 2 is our modification or application of the 12 criteria to educational settings P-12 and higher education.

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MARCH 4, 2025

Jamie Merisotis The Lumina Foundation announced a new goal to increase the number of Americans with education and training to 75%. Our view is weve got to do more to transform higher education, workforce systems in order to meet human talent needs.

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DECEMBER 2, 2024

For the past 18 years of her distinguished career in higher education, Eanes has worked at public institutions. Although public higher education can be challenging, it is gratifying, rewarding and impactful in ways that are measurable and not measurable.”

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JANUARY 8, 2025

higher education, with more than one-third of faculty members reporting increased constraints on their ability to teach, conduct research, and speak freely compared to six or seven years ago. A new study reveals a concerning decline in academic freedom across U.S.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2025

higher education institutions. Morgan has long been a leader in providing access and opportunity for Black males seeking higher education," Wilson said. Morgan State's initiative comes at a critical time when higher education institutions nationwide are grappling with enrollment challenges.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The announcement from the American Council of Education (ACE) on Thursday, recognizes Howard's designation as an institution of very high research spending and doctorate production, a status that fewer than 150 universities nationwide have achieved. Department of Education.

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JANUARY 14, 2025

Title: Assistant Professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration, University of Vermont Tenured: No Age: 34 Education: B.A. in Sociology of Education with a policy concentration; Teachers College Columbia University; and Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Arts from Hampshire College; M.A.

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APRIL 4, 2025

While community colleges play a crucial role in providing accessible and affordable education to diverse student populations, many still struggle to fully accommodate students with disabilities, according to insights from community college students, faculty, and higher education experts. Its not innate for everyone, says Trent.

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JANUARY 26, 2025

Title: Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education, University of Oklahoma Age: 38 Education: B.S., Student Affairs and Higher Education, Indiana State University; Ph.D., Business Marketing, Albany State University; MBA.,

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NOVEMBER 22, 2024

As one of the most prestigious public universities in America and a leader in promoting diversity, if DEI initiatives can be successfully reduced or eliminated at the University of Michigan, a chilling message would be sent throughout higher education and could represent the last stand for DEI at all universities.

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OCTOBER 28, 2024

Steve Colón The judicial branch is sending loud implicit and explicit messages that diversity should not be a priority in higher education, particularly with the recent reversal of affirmative action. Students Many schools, especially in under-resourced communities, are bracing to lose substantial supports like counselors.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2025

The policy change, signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis, marks a significant shift in the state's approach to higher education access for Dreamers. The Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, through its Director of Policy and Strategy Diego Snchez, points to concerning workforce implications.

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MARCH 27, 2025

HBCUs, TCUs, and MSIs play a fundamental role in expanding access to higher education and economic opportunity," said ACE President Dr. Ted Mitchell.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

McCorn said that he is looking forward to helping to grow Paine College, “Connecting Paine College's historic past with a strategic vision for the future will catapult this institution into unparalleled prominence in American higher education,” he said. “I

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

With higher education costs rising since the turn of the century, some question whether a college degree has the value it once did. In a recent Gallup poll, only 36% of adults expressed confidence in higher education. However, a quick look over the data confirms there is still great value in higher education.

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JANUARY 16, 2025

Cruzado, who will assume the role on July 1, brings a deeply personal connection to the land-grant university mission, having begun her higher education journey as a first-generation college student at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagez. Waded Cruzado historic appointment as she becomes the first Latina to lead the organization.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Higher education has entered a new era, one unlike previous eras of growth and expansion driven primarily by demographic growth and industrial expansion. However, how can we serve as a practical guide for others if we fail first to guide ourselves?

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JANUARY 7, 2025

A groundbreaking report released by Generation Hope reveals the devastating impact of housing insecurity on student parents pursuing higher education. The financial implications for student parents who complete their degrees are significant.

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MARCH 31, 2025

Thats what a bevy of scholars told attendees who gathered at the annual conference of the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education. Chancler spoke of how various programs and initiatives at her university have been rebranded in the wake of efforts to push DEI out of higher education. Now its just The Center.

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JANUARY 15, 2025

Olin's challenges reflect a broader trend in Massachusetts higher education, where more than 20 colleges have either closed or merged in the past decade due to enrollment declines and financial instability. By 2026, merit scholarships will be reduced to $10,000 annually, a move aimed at ensuring long-term sustainability.

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

Crucially, grades also offer students a reflection of their readiness for advanced coursework or higher education. Although they still utilize grades, these initiatives grant high school students access to real college courses, helping them build early success and experience in higher education.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2025

in educational leadership. Continually going back to that same campus was ideal because I still was able to connect with mentors and faculty and staff and it really just nurtured my journey in higher education, she says. Im just so blessed to be able to give to higher education in such a dynamic way, she says.

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The One Million Degrees program will add wraparound services including academic coaching, financial assistance, and career services designed to help students navigate the transition between institutions and connect their education to career outcomes. "We

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FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The proposed bills, SB2482 and HB3717, introduced earlier this week, aim to make higher education more accessible and affordable, particularly for working adults and students in rural communities. JB Pritzker joining 24 other states that have implemented similar programs.

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JANUARY 30, 2025

For now, Heilig said that he will return to education policy scholarship and research, which he described as a transformative moment in politics, higher education, and society. His announcement emphasized his ongoing commitment to ethical leadership and community engagement.

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MARCH 10, 2025

Policymakers and higher education leaders are being called upon to address these disparities and provide targeted investments to further improve outcomes for these resilient students. UNCF, founded in 1944, has raised more than $6 billion to support students' access to higher education, provide scholarships, and strengthen HBCUs.

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APRIL 4, 2025

As associate provost at the college, Ill admit I was biased but even two decades of experience in higher education couldnt fully prepare me for her struggle to transfer credits. In 2023, the United States Department of Education hosted a summit of 200 higher education leaders on improving the transfer process.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Bumphus CEO of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) at the end of 2025, capping a remarkable 15-year tenure that helped reshape higher education access nationwide. Martin CEO of the Year Award and the 2021 Baldridge Foundation's Award for Leadership Excellence in Education.

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