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Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Financial Insecurity Among STEM Researchers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Senator Jerry Moran Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) unveiled bipartisan legislation Wednesday aimed at tackling the growing financial crisis facing graduate and postdoctoral researchers in STEM fields. The Relieving Economic Strain to Enhance American Resilience & Competitiveness in Higher Education & Research (RESEARCHER) Act would require federal research agencies to implement policies addressing financial instability among these early-career scientists, who a

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Report: Instructors Want More Guidance on AIĀ Usage

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Report: Instructors Want More Guidance on AI Usage Ashley Mowreader Thu, 05/08/2025 - 03:00 AM A recent report from Ithaka S+R finds professors are increasingly engaging with generative AI but want more support navigating its application and AI policy in the classroom.

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CSUCI Names Dr. Jessica Lavariega Monforti as New Provost

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Jessica Lavariega Monforti California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) has appointed Dr. Jessica Lavariega Monforti as its new Provost, the university announced Wednesday. Lavariega Monforti, who has served as Interim Provost since Fall 2024, brings extensive academic leadership experience to the position, including previous roles as CSUCI's Vice Provost and Accreditation Liaison Officer.

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Talking the talk: language for learning in higher education

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by Estefania Gamarra, Marion Heron, Lewis Baker and Harriet Tenenbaum Do you remember when you started university, and you were expected to use a whole new language? We dont just mean new nomenclature such as seminars or tutorials, but language that can help you make a clear argument or disagree politely with a classmate. This language, or educational dialogue, and in particular disagreeing politely, is critical to be an engaged citizen in a healthy democracy , without otherwise descending into

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Welcome to the May-June Learning and Teaching Enhancement Theme: Student Voice in Practice

Teaching Matters Student Engagement

Image credit: University of Edinburgh stock photo, Paul Dodds Welcome to the May-June Learning and Teaching Enhancement Theme: Student Voice in Practice. This series is co-edited by Eleri Connick, a Project Officer in Registry Services working on Student Voice and Feedback Culture. As co-editor of this series Student Voice in Practice series, I am excited to introduce this c omprehensive collection of blog posts that offer insight and examples of how various activities can support Student Voice

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How Jessup University Boosted Enrollment and Avoided Costly Program Launches with Data-Informed Decisions

Gray Associates

Using Gray DIs PES, Jessup University enrolled 60 students at a single event, avoided low-demand programs, and redirected resources for greater impact.

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Lindsey Stickrod - Softball, University of Memphis

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The Complicated Love Story Between Us and Higher Ed

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Nicole Pulliam "When did you fall in love with higher ed?" A remix of the unforgettable question from one of my favorite movies, Brown Sugar a story about identity, belonging, and the complicated beauty of loving something even as it changes. This is a love letter for those of us who once fell hard for higher ed and now carry the complicated beauty, heartbreak, and hope that love leaves behind.

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Why I Chose the University of Florida

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Why I Chose the University of Florida Elizabeth Redden Thu, 05/08/2025 - 12:49 PM Santa J. Ono explains why hes pursuing the University of Florida presidency. Byline(s) Santa J.

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Leadership Instability Continues at Jackson State as President Resigns

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a development that underscores ongoing leadership challenges at one of the nation's premier historically Black universities, Jackson State University President Dr. Marcus Thompson has abruptly resigned, effective May 7, 2025. The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) announced the resignation in a brief statement Wednesday afternoon, offering no specific reason for Thompson's departure.

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From Transactional to Transformational: Rethinking Higher Ed Association Social Media

Dr. Josie Ahlquist

For many higher education professional organizations, social media has become a source of both inspiration and frustration. With a variety of platforms available to support your community, the opportunities for high-impact communications are endless — but more often than not, it can feel like your team is just checking a box to promote event announcements, renewal deadlines, and recent research.

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Chase Almendarez - Baseball, University of Houston-Victoria

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Conservatives Clash Over Ono Hire at UF

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Conservatives Clash Over Ono Hire at UF Josh Moody Thu, 05/08/2025 - 01:39 PM Santa Ono appears poised to jump from the University of Michigan to the top job at the University of Florida. But some powerful conservative figures have concerns over DEI.

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Stanny Gilbertson - Lacrosse, Hobart and William Smith Colleges

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Teaching Students AI Strategies to Enhance Metacognitive Processing

The Scholarly Teacher

Todd Zakrajsek*, UNC-Chapel Hill; ITLC-Lilly Conferences on Evidence-Based Teaching and LearningArtificial intelligence (AI) has become synonymous with efficiency and outcomes in higher education. I have read much about how AI can be used for scheduling, drafting email responses, resource management, and checking references. AI is also often used to create lecture outlines, simulations, problem-solving activities, formative assessment analyses, and content mapping.

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Stanley Davis - Track & Field, Hampton University

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From Villanova to the Vatican—Pope Leo XIV

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The Vatican announced the selection of a new pope to lead the Catholic Church on Thursday, the first to come from the United States and the first to hold a bachelors degree from a U.S. university.

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Tola Itiola - Volleyball, Baylor University

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Why First-Year Comp Classes Give Me Hope

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Why First-Year Comp Classes Give Me Hope Elizabeth Redden Thu, 05/08/2025 - 03:00 AM Imagine the kinds of critical thinkers we could graduate if we put expository writing courses at the center of the curriculum, Deborah Lindsay Williams writes.

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Madeline Herrera - Softball, University of Houston-Victoria

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The First U.S. Campus in India Is Finally Opening

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The First U.S. Campus in India Is Finally Opening Liam Knox Thu, 05/08/2025 - 03:00 AM Five years after India opened the door for American colleges, the Illinois Institute of Technology became the first to accept the invitation. Whats taking other institutions so long?

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Julia Bond - Bowling, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Scholarship Thrives on Peripheral Vision

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Scholarship Thrives on Peripheral Vision Elizabeth Redden Thu, 05/08/2025 - 03:00 AM Dont be limited by whats straight ahead, David Labaree writes.

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Maria Gomez - Field Hockey, Univeristy of Louisville

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Columbia Settles With Victims of Former Doctor for $750M

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Columbia University and New YorkPresbyterian Hospital will pay $750million to hundreds of individuals who were sexually abused by former doctor Robert A. Hadden, bringing total legal payouts to former patients to over $1 billion, according to the plaintiffs lawyer.

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Noah Braun - Water Polo, George Washington

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English universities’ income falls for third consecutive year

The Guardian Higher Education

Office for Students says declining international student numbers will lead to more cuts on campus Universities in England have experienced a fall in income for the third year in a row, according to the higher education regulator, as it warned that declining international student numbers would translate into more cuts on campuses. The Office for Students (OfS) annual financial health check found that many universities were trying to repair budget deficits by slashing building and maintenance spen

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Diana Carballo - Water Polo, Marist College

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ResEdChat Ep 118: Reflecting on Transitions In and Out of Residence Life with Dr. Cory Shapiro

Roompact

This week, Dustin is chatting with Cory about his career journey in a variety of roles across different functional areas, many of which have been at the same institution. Cory shares reflections and advice on how best to determine what it is your looking for professionally, the value of finding a good mentor, and leveraging.

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Danielle Bordes - Swimming & Diving, University of Connecticut

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The AI Education Boom: Masters Lead the Charge, Community Colleges Join the Fray

Gray Associates

AI education is boomingand it's not just for tech giants or elite institutions. From soaring master's degree enrollment to cutting-edge associate programs at community colleges, schools across the country are rapidly expanding AI offerings to meet rising employer demand. Explore the data behind this surge, the surprising role of community colleges, and what institutions should know to stay ahead in preparing tomorrows AI workforce.

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John Alvarino - Crew, George Washington University

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Student Spotlight: Emily’s Spring Semester in Rome, ItalyĀ 

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Want to hear from a college student who did a Study + Internship abroad program in Italy ? We recently caught up with AIFS Abroad participant and Student Global Leadership Conference (SGLC) presenter Emily from the University of Arkansas, who spent her spring semester studying abroad in the ancient city of Rome. Read on to learn more about Emilys experience with the AIFS Abroad Study + Internship program in Rome.

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Omar Allaudin - Squash, Trinity College

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How NYU Achieves a 94% ISSS Retention Rate

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May 01, 2025 Episode 01: Leveling Up Your Career with Jane Chapman Adipiscing elit dapibus, vulpu tate in donec tempor ultricies venenatis erat, aliquam posuere urna habitant rutrum euismod maecenas varius tortor nibh, sit amet tempor nibh finibus et. The post How NYU Achieves a 94% ISSS Retention Rate appeared first on Via TRM.

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Mariano Cepeda - Soccer, Holy Family University

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Spring, Through the Eyes of the Romans

ISA Journal

Ciara McMahon is a student at the University of Tennessee, Knoxvilleand anISAFeatured Photo Blogger. She is studying withISAinRome, Italy. I spent last weekend in Rome, doing as the Romans do. Come along and see what it's like!

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