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Study: Demand for Higher Education Remains Strong Despite Ongoing Barriers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Despite persistent challenges in affordability, accessibility and mental health support, U.S. adults without college degrees continue to place high value on higher education and remain interested in pursuing credentials, according to a comprehensive new study released today. The 2025 State of Higher Education report , conducted by Gallup and Lumina Foundation, surveyed nearly 14,000 U.S. adults aged 18 to 59 without college degrees, including current students, those who previously stopped out, a

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Cal Poly, DePaul and Haverford Head to CapitolĀ Hill

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Cal Poly, DePaul and Haverford Head to Capitol Hill Josh Moody Wed, 05/07/2025 - 03:00 AM Three institutions will face a Republican-led committee that alleges they allowed antisemitism to go unchecked on campus. Prior hearings have been damaging for colleges.

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Confidence in credentials see growth among current and former students

University Business

Perception of higher education credentials from current students and unenrolled adults is climbing back up to historic highs despite persistingskepticism around cost and mental health support, a new report from Lumina Foundation and Gallup asserts. “The 2025 State of Higher Education” study tracked responses from nearly 14,000 U.S. adults aged 18 to 59 who do not have a college degree.

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Students Without a Degree Value Higher Ed, but Barriers Remain

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Students Without a Degree Value Higher Ed, but Barriers Remain Katherine Knott Wed, 05/07/2025 - 03:00 AM A new report from the Lumina Foundation and Gallup finds that nearly half of students not currently in college are likely to enroll in a postsecondary program over the next five years.

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Jake Clifford - Ice Hockey, Arizona State University

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Universities Sue NSF Over Indirect Research Cost Policy

Confessions of a Community College Dean

A coalition of universities and trade groups is suing the National Science Foundation over the independent federal agencys plan to cap higher education institutions indirect research cost reimbursement rates at 15percent.

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Q&A: George Mason University CAIO Directs AI Strategy

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

As artificial intelligence is woven into every aspect of higher education, institutions are seeking guidance and appointing leaders to direct their AI strategies. Last fall, computer science professor Amarda Shehu joined a small but growing group of chief AI officers in higher ed. As George Mason Universitys first CAIO, Shehu will lead AI strategy and implementation across research, academics and partnerships.

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Simone Charley - Track & Field, Vanderbilt University

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Celebrating Student Creations, Research and Work

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Celebrating Student Creations, Research and Work Ashley Mowreader Wed, 05/07/2025 - 03:00 AM The University at Albany hosted its third annual Showcase Day, recognizing the creative and innovative work of students across disciplines.

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The Power of Storytelling: Find, Shape, and Build Your Leadership Stories

The Humphrey Group

Seven years ago, I came to Canada from India with my husband and daughter. I had no job and no plan, and if I had overthought it, it probably wouldnt have happened. But the story I told myself was one of a safer future filled with more opportunities for myself and my family. Now looking back through the lens of storytelling, I see how every step of my journey fits into a larger narrative.

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New College Expansion Plans Face Setback

Confessions of a Community College Dean

State lawmakers have pulled back, at least for now, on a dramatic expansion plan for New College of Florida as the ongoing legislative session nears an end, Florida Politics reported.

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Haley Clark - Basketball, University of Georgia

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Higher Education Leaders Call for Greater Defense of Board Independence

Confessions of a Community College Dean

More than 200 college and university presidents, board chairs, sector association leaders, and heads of accrediting agencies have called on higher education leadership to uphold the independence of governing boards and institutional autonomy.

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All Together Now: Doing Big Work with Small Resources

Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

Hello SAAL Blog readers! Here is the next installment of our conversation series getting to know the leaders that make up this wonderful group of Student Affairs Assessment Leaders and learning from their personal stories. I joined the SAAL blog team after starting a new role as the Director of Assessment, Data Analytics, and Research at the University of Delaware.

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How to optimize technology investments for the future

University Business

The rapid pace of technological change in higher education must be considered within the context of these mounting financial pressures, the most pressing of all being declining enrollment. The right technology investments can help institutions ease some burdens by improving operational efficiencies, aiding student engagement and retention, enhancing academic offerings, and ensuring colleges and universities and their students stay on top of the latest advancements.

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Help! I Want To Date A Fellow RA!

Roompact

Have you ever had a crush on someone? When I did an internet search for romantic relationships the first suggestion that popped up was romantic relationships in the workplace followed by romantic relationships in the workplace policy. This is a common issue! It can be tricky to navigate having a crush on a coworker. Its.

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Columbia student Mohsen Mahdawi says "justice will prevail" after ICE release (CBS Mornings)

Higher Education Inquirer

Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi spoke with CBS News in his first TV interview since his release from ICE custody. He spent 16 days in detention and now awaits deportation hearings for protesting the war in Gaza.

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More states are allowing community colleges to offer bachelor’s degrees

University Business

The suspect moved menacingly toward her, but Elexiana Oliva stood her ground, gun drawn and in a half crouch as she calmly tried to talk him down. The confrontation wasn’t real, and neither was the gun. But the lesson was deadly serious. Oliva is a criminal justice major at Muscatine Community College in this largely agricultural community along the Mississippi River.

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Juan Laguna - Squash, King University

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TRIO on the Chopping Block

Confessions of a Community College Dean

TRIO on the Chopping Block Liam Knox Wed, 05/07/2025 - 03:00 AM The Trump administration wants to eliminate the federally funded student support program. That could be devastating for low-income students and the institutions that serve them.

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Leah Lum - Ice Hockey, University of Connecticut

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Columbia Lays Off 180 Amid ā€˜Intense’ Financial Strain

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Columbia University is laying off 180 researchers after the Trump administration cut the universitys research funding by more than $650million.

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Alex Kerai - Sailing, Hobart & William Smith Colleges

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More college presidents face public grilling over campus antisemitism

University Business

Three college presidents acknowledged missteps in combatting campus antisemitism but outlined actions they are taking to support Jewish students during another tempestuous Congressional hearing on Wednesday. The Committee on Education and Workforce hearing took placeamidst the Trump administration’s crackdown on the mistreatment of Jewish students since the 2023 Hamas terror attacks on Israel and the sometimes violent protests that ensued.

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Lidia Yanes-Garcia - Tennis, Austin Peay State University

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University of Washington faces federal review after pro-Palestinian protest

The Guardian Higher Education

Trump administration launches review after what it calls recent incidents of antisemitic violence at school The Trump administration has launched a review into what it describes as recent incidents of antisemitic violence at the University of Washington and its affiliates following a pro-Palestinian protest there on Monday that led to about 30 arrests.

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Justin Zhang - Tennis, University of San Diego

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How Trump’s college crackdown is raising concerns about free speech and academic freedom

University Business

The Trump administration has embarked on a pressure campaign that aims to remake how many American universities operate. The efforts to crack down on protests and diversity initiatives are part of what the White House says is a push to address antisemitism. Just yesterday, Education Secretary Linda McMahon told Harvard University it will not receive any future federal grants until it complies with Trump’s demands.

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Tara Montgomery - Crew, San Diego State University

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Deciphering the Trump Administration’s Latest Letter to Harvard

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Deciphering the Trump Administrations Latest Letter to Harvard jessica.blake@ Wed, 05/07/2025 - 03:00 AM In a scathing missive, McMahon called the university a mockery and vowed to cut off all federal grant funding. We asked some of our sources to weigh in on what it means.

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Camron Gharib - Crew, Oregon State University

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Samantha Kokoska - Soccer, University of Washington

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Ian Morken - Wrestling, Menlo College

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Britni Love - Cheerleading, Oklahoma State University

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Claire Zanti - Rifle, North Carolina State University

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Taylor Osborne - Golf, Hampton University

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Hanna Netisingha - Golf, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

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