Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 15, 2025

Dr. Fred A. Bonner II Graduate education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) is not just evolvingit is erupting with purpose. From the heart of tradition and the fire of resistance, a new wave of graduate programs in higher education administration is emergingbold, equity-centered, and unapologetically Black. We are witnessing a renaissance at HBCUs that is not merely about expanding degree offerings; it is about reimagining what graduate education can and must be.

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MAY 16, 2025

Florida A&M Hires DeSantis Ally as President Josh Moody Fri, 05/16/2025 - 04:10 PM The HBCU in Tallahassee hired a president who has never worked in higher ed but has ties to Republican Governor Ron DeSantis. Her critics have dubbed her MAGA Marva.

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MAY 12, 2025

What is it like to work as a solar technician, a welder, a radiologic technologist or a truck driver? For many Chicago Public Schools students enrolled in City Colleges of Chicagos Early College program, their first experience in learning about these jobs involves strapping on virtual reality goggles and experiencing a Transfr Trek on-the-job simulation for one of these career paths.

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College for Creative Study

MAY 16, 2025

CCSs 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, Sabrina Nelson, 91 Fine Arts, will never forget her first visit to College for Creative Studies. It was 1985, and Nelson was fresh out of Detroits Cooley High School. The graphic designer at her summer job with the State of Michigan CCS alum Rob Kangas, 80 Photography had encouraged her to apply, even going as far as setting up her admission interview and dropping her and her sketchbook off at the Yamasaki Building.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 14, 2025

Dr. David K. Wilson For Morgan State University president Dr. David K. Wilson,the quest to attain R1 status the highest designation auniversity can get for its research enterprise is aboutmore than just attaining some sort of higher education sealof approval. Rather, its about attracting world-class faculty, creating more research opportunities for students, and coming upwith new innovations that benefit everyday people particularlythose in Baltimore, where the sprawling HBCU campusis located

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 12, 2025

Congress Could Make Paying for College Even More Complicated Liam Knox Mon, 05/12/2025 - 03:00 AM House Republicans proposed sweeping changes to financial aid, federal loans and program cost estimates that could make paying for college more challenging and expensive.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

MAY 15, 2025

Eighty-six percent of college students now regularly use artificial intelligence tools in their studies, and 59% expect their university to increase the technologys use in teaching and learning, according to a Digital Educational Council survey. However, more than half of the presidents, provosts and other higher education leaders who participated in an American Association of Colleges and Universities and Elon University survey, said a lack of faculty familiarity at their institution was posing

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 13, 2025

A team of researchers has uncovered significant patterns in how familial relationships and academic lineage influence anxiety levels among college and university faculty. The study, led by researchers from Howard University, George Mason University, and New York Medical College, reveals that close family relationships serve as a crucial buffer against anxiety, particularly for faculty at HBCUs and Hispanic-Serving Institutions.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 12, 2025

Can Scientific Research Survive Without Federal Funding? kathryn.palmer Mon, 05/12/2025 - 03:00 AM Universities are offering temporary relief to researchers whose projects have been disrupted by federal funding cuts. But it won't help in the long term, and experts say industry and philanthropy are in no position to make up for the losses.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

MAY 13, 2025

Not long ago, the discourse about artificial intelligence and higher education largely centered on how to prevent cheating. But today, colleges and universities are taking the technology into their own hands, building chatbots aimed at keeping their students and faculty on the leading edge of ITs hottest trend. You have institutions with these big chatbots trained on all their institutional information, says Jenay Robert, senior researcher at EDUCAUSE.

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The Guardian Higher Education

MAY 13, 2025

George Holmes and two other staff members suspended over allegations of financial irregularities The vice-chancellor of the University of Greater Manchester and two other members of staff have been suspended as police confirmed an investigation is under way into allegations of financial irregularities. The university, which was known until recently as the University of Bolton, confirmed that Prof George Holmes, who has been its vice-chancellor for 20 years, the provost and a third senior member

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 15, 2025

Ed Smith-Lewis, senior vice president for strategic partnerships at the United Negro College Fund facilitates a session at the H.E.L.F convening. ORANGEBURG, S.C. In a significant gathering dedicated to the advancement of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), approximately 70 leaders from across the higher education landscape have converged on Claflin University this week for the Ideation, Innovation, and Collaboration summit sponsored by the Higher Education Leadership Foundati

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 16, 2025

Teaching Students to Identify and Attack Misinformation Ashley Mowreader Fri, 05/16/2025 - 03:00 AM An interdisciplinary course at the University of Southern California teaches engineering students research skills and information literacy.

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Roompact

MAY 14, 2025

This April marked 25 years since I graduated from my undergraduate institution, The Florida State University (forever and always, Go Noles!). This is important to note because I served as a RA there. I have lived and learned a lot since then so my advice is both rooted in wisdom and practical knowledge from doing this work.

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University Business

MAY 14, 2025

In an era where the pace of technological change is moving faster than most of us can fully process, fundamental changes are needed in higher education. And yet many Americans feel educators are not meeting the moment. A recent Gallup survey found that only 11 percent of business leaders strongly agree that college graduates are well-prepared for the workforce, while fewer than half of recent graduates themselves feel confident in their readiness.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 12, 2025

Dr. Kala Burrell-Craft Grambling State University has announced the appointment of Dr. Kala Burrell-Craft as the new Dean of the College of Education, marking a poignant homecoming for the scholar whose family legacy is deeply intertwined with the Louisiana HBCU. "Stepping into this role is a full-circle momentreturning home to the first HBCU I ever knew and loved," said Burrell-Craft.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 12, 2025

Colleges Invest in Range of Basic Needs Programs Ashley Mowreader Mon, 05/12/2025 - 03:00 AM As more college students report struggling with financial obligations, institutions are thinking outside the box to meet their needs.

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MAY 12, 2025

In this RA*Chat episode, join host Anthony to discuss the complexities of move-out season for RAs and student staff members--from juggling school and work, to being prepared and planning ahead. Guest Naomi Semb-Lovejoy shares insights on managing this hectic time while supporting yourself and others.

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The Humphrey Group

MAY 14, 2025

A few weeks ago, I stopped by a store I visit often. Usually, this place is buzzing with friendly, helpful staff from the moment you walk in to the moment you check out. But that day, it feltoff.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 13, 2025

Dr. F. DuBois Bowman Morehouse College has tapped one of its own to lead the prestigious Historically Black college into its next chapter. The institution's Board of Trustees announced Tuesday that Dr. F. DuBois Bowman, a 1992 graduate and nationally recognized public health leader, will become the College's 13th president effective July 15, 2025. Bowman, who currently serves as dean of the University of Michigan School of Public Health, will succeed Dr.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 12, 2025

Survey: Americans Disapprove of Higher Ed Attacks Johanna Alonso Mon, 05/12/2025 - 03:00 AM The survey, which also shows a low overall approval rating for the president, indicates that Americans see the value in universities scientific research and consider tuition the biggest problem with higher ed.

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Dr. Al Solano

MAY 14, 2025

( A. Solano ) Ventura College English faculty recently did something many of us talk about in higher education, but few have the time, structure, or support to actually do: they enhanced their teaching practice through intentional, inquiry-driven collaboration and action —and persisted through the productive struggle it required. With dedicated coaching from me on my inquiry & action team process ( featured by Columbia University’s Community College Research Center ), Inquiry &am

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

MAY 14, 2025

At the University of Utah, all students, faculty and staff have access to Adobe Express and the Adobe Creative Cloud suite. We believe that everyone has a story to tell, says Holly K. Johnson, the universitys associate director for digital learning innovation and outreach. With a light lift, they can use Adobe Express to create a webpage, design a presentation, create videos or record and edit a podcast.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 10, 2025

A Gaby Pacheco s Florida lawmakers extend their legislative session through June 6, TheDream.US is intensifying calls for a provision that would allow approximately 6,000 undocumented students currently enrolled in Florida colleges and universities to complete their education at in-state tuition rates. The advocacy comes in response to the legislature's earlier repeal of the in-state tuition waiver for undocumented students, which is set to take effect July 1, 2025.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 15, 2025

How House Lawmakers Could Reshape Higher Ed jessica.blake@ Thu, 05/15/2025 - 03:00 AM House committees put the finishing touches on their sections of the reconciliation megabill early this week. Now, all the pieces of the puzzle are laid out, and higher ed experts say the picture is grim.

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MAY 14, 2025

University and community college might seem like an either-or choice. However, its possible to be enrolled in both simultaneously, experts say. In fact, many four-year university students leverage community college to meet their academic goals. Taking classes at more than one institution is a very common college experience, says Heather Cartagena, executive director of advising at University of CaliforniaIrvine.

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Teaching Matters Student Engagement

MAY 12, 2025

Undergraduate Radiography class with Julie Dickson Teaching Fellow in Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies [image credit: Paul Dodds] In this post, Alex Corbishley reflects on why Student Voice activities were no longer fit for purpose in the Vet School after the pandemic. He describes how the the introduction of programme-level Staff-Student Liaison Committees have increased student engagement and active discussion where students and faculty co-design acti

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 15, 2025

Dr. Pamela Richardson Wilks Clinton College has appointed Dr. Pamela Richardson Wilks as its 14th president, marking a significant leadership transition for the historic South Carolina HBCU. Wilks, who brings more than 25 years of experience in higher education leadershipprimarily at Historically Black Colleges and Universitieswill officially begin her tenure on June 1, 2025.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 13, 2025

House Republicans Finalize Plan to Increase Endowment Tax Up to 21% jessica.blake@ Tue, 05/13/2025 - 03:00 AM The plan has been in the works for weeks and now will face a committee markup Tuesday.

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MAY 14, 2025

Collegiate esports programs can be a powerful tool to combat male loneliness, says Baylor Universitys first-ever esports director and coach, Adam Stanley. With recent data highlighting increased isolation, declining social engagement and a growing sense of disconnection among young men, Stanley believes a comprehensive esports programs offer a solutionbuilding community, promoting discipline and creating career pathways.

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Roompact

MAY 13, 2025

Its that time of year. Students are cramming for final exams, holding their last student org events, and carrying stuff out of their residence halls by the laundry basketful. Over in professional staff world, were holding closing staff meetings, gearing up for move-out, and suddenly somehow the inbox feels like its bursting at the seams.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 16, 2025

Acrobatics and tumbling made significant progress toward NCAA championship status, with its inaugural National Collegiate Championship potentially taking place in spring 2027. The NCAA Committee on Women's Athletics voted last Thursday to recommend that all three divisions sponsor legislation to establish a National Collegiate Championship in acrobatics and tumbling.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 16, 2025

Preserving the Past of HBCUs Sara Weissman Fri, 05/16/2025 - 03:00 AM A new partnership between Getty Images and the genealogy website Ancestry aims to save the records and photographs of historically Black colleges and universities.

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MAY 12, 2025

Dual enrollment participation has grown significantly over the past two decades, with more students successfully integrating college-level courses into their high school experience. In 2024, we got better insight into dual enrollment as the The Department of Education released national IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) data, for the first time, that includes institution-level counts of dual enrollment.

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Roompact

MAY 15, 2025

Ever feel like you’re faking it in housing? In this episode of ResEdChat, Crystal chats with Dr. A.J. Lauer, from Thriving Ibis Leadership Solutions, about imposter syndrome, identity, and the pressures of being the expert in res life. Tune in for real talk, empowering tips, and a reminder that yes, you belong here. If you have a.

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MAY 13, 2025

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MAY 12, 2025

The Higher Ed Nomenklatura? Elizabeth Redden Mon, 05/12/2025 - 03:00 AM A narrow track and a small leadership circuit shapes, or rather misshapes, U.S. higher education, Hollis Robbins writes.

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