Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 24, 2025

Amirah Kambe Barbie dolls have been popular for generations among young children. They have also been criticized for having an unrealistic female body, which can cause young girls to have body image concerns. Now, new research from a Cal State Fullerton student is shedding light on how Black Barbie dolls specifically influence young Black girls' perceptions of their own hair and beauty standards.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

MARCH 24, 2025

Artificial intelligence-driven tutors, which generally provide answers to objective questions, have demonstrated the ability to boost academic performance. For example, in a study led by Harvard University lecturers, physics students who used AI tutors learned more than twice as much in less time than other students. Elsewhere, faculty members at colleges and universities have already made creative and dynamic use of generative AI at part of their curriculum.

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The Guardian Higher Education

MARCH 26, 2025

Regulator accused of perpetuating culture wars after case of Kathleen Stock, who was targeted for views on gender Englands university regulator has been accused of perpetuating the culture wars after fining the University of Sussex a record 585,000 at the conclusion of an investigation into freedom of speech on campus. It marks the end of a three-and-a-half year investigation into the universitys handling of the case of Kathleen Stock, a philosophy professor who resigned after being targeted by

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Hope College Network

MARCH 25, 2025

When I was touring colleges, I visited several liberal arts and Christian schools. Among these schools were some that mandate chapel attendance, require student faith statements, avoid a core curriculum, and impede studying abroad. These examples give a very specific direction to students. Although these aspects can have positive impacts, such as a stable Christian environment or a flexible curriculum, these are a few examples that boosted Hope in my eyes and set it apart from other schools.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 26, 2025

Dr. Derrick Brooms Allison Joyner The Black Men's Research Institute (BMRI) at Morehouse College explored the multifaceted nature of African American fatherhood during its biannual symposium held in the African American Hall of Fame at the Martin Luther King, Jr. International Chapel on campus. "We want to account for things like a social father or a community father who might also be a 'father on the block,'" said Dr.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

MARCH 26, 2025

Universities have been cautious adopters of artificial intelligence. As they address data-management challenges while shoring up student retention and boosting enrollment, they need clear, well-organized data to avoid garbage in, garbage out, in which poor quality input leads to faulty data output. Nicole Muscanell, a researcher at EDUCAUSE, compares bad data in AI models with spoiled ingredients when cooking.

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MARCH 26, 2025

by Amir Shahsavari and Mohammad Eslahi This blog is based on research reported in Shahsavari, A, & Eslahi, M (2025) Dynamics of Imbalanced Higher Education Development: Analysing Factors and Policy Implications in Policy Reviews in Higher Education. Our study addresses the paradox of expanding higher education, particularly in Iran, failing to translate into substantial societal impact.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 26, 2025

Mahmoud Khalil In the wake of fresh allegations from the Trump administration, the legal team of Mahmoud Khalil has issued strong rebuttals to what they describe as "baseless claims" against the detained student activist. Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student and Palestinian rights advocate, remains in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility following his arrest, which his supporters characterize as retaliation for his activism.

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Teaching Matters Academic Support

MARCH 26, 2025

Photo credit: Author In this extra post, Abby Cabrelli describes how the School of Biological Sciences launched a weekly Breakfast Club in an effort to build stronger School community and support students through the cost-of-living crisis. Abby is a Student Support Tutor in the School of Biological Sciences. Breakfast consumption has been associated with numerous benefits, including improved nutrient intake, lower rates of depression, better sleep, and improved academic performance [1].

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Gray Associates

MARCH 25, 2025

What if nature held the blueprint for our next big innovation? Biomimicrya practice rooted in learning from the strategies and designs found in the natural worldoffers a fresh perspective on solving complex challenges. Discover how this nature-inspired approach is influencing everything from cutting-edge technology to emerging academic programs, and what it could mean for the future of innovation and education.

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University Business

MARCH 25, 2025

Enrollment in trade schools has significantly increased since the pandemic, and it’s only expected to continue over the next decade, according to a new report from Validated Insights. Newly collected data from the higher education marketing agency reveals that new enrollment from 2020 to 2023 grew by 10.5%. Consequently, revenue increased 7.8% over the past four years.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 24, 2025

Prosecutors in St. Louis have formally charged former Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein and one other demonstrator for their actions during a pro-Palestinian protest at Washington University last spring, The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported.

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Parchment

MARCH 24, 2025

Recently, we sat down with Molly McDermott-Fallon, Assistant Vice Provost & University Registrar at the University of Cincinnati, to discuss their implementation of Parchments Data Automation solution. Challenges Time-consuming manual data entry process Lengthy turnaround time for transfer evaluation, creating delays for students and advising 60-day processing backlog Solution Parchment Data Automation Results From 45-60 minutes per transcript to 3.5 minutes From 30-45 days for transfer eva

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Edu Alliance Journal

MARCH 24, 2025

March 24, 2025, by Dean Hoke: Each small college has something special about it. Alice Lloyd College in Pippa Passes, Kentucky, was founded by Alice Spencer Geddes Lloyd and June Buchanan. They established the school in 1923 with minimal funds to provide affordable, quality education for Appalachian students facing economic hardship and limited educational opportunities.

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University Business

MARCH 25, 2025

More than 2,500 universities are currently marketing online programs, so your higher ed institution needs an integrated marketing approach to differentiate your coursesensuring you reach and captivate more students at all stages of their enrollment journey. In this 17-page guide, discover key marketing strategies to stand out among the competition as well as to connect with and attract the right students.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 26, 2025

A seasoned federal policy and financial aid operations expert will lead the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, the organization announced Tuesday. Melanie Storey, who most recently served as director of policy implementation and oversight for the Department of Educations Office of Federal Student Aid, will become NASFAA president May1.

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The Guardian Higher Education

MARCH 26, 2025

Universities UK say ruling may harm efforts to prevent harassment and hate speech on campus A landmark freedom of speech ruling against the University of Sussex that resulted in a fine in excess of half a million pounds, has prompted fears other institutions could face investigation and even bigger penalties. The record 585,000 fine , the biggest ever issued by the higher education regulator in England, was issued after an investigation into the universitys handling of the case of the philosophy

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Dr. Al Solano

MARCH 24, 2025

( A. Solano ) Strategic plans don’t usually fail because they’re flawed. They fail because they’re ignored. After coaching nearly 60 colleges over 16 years, I’ve seen it over and over: institutions pour time and money into strategic plans, enrollment plans, equity plans, guided pathways workplans, and ed master plans—only to watch them gather dust.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

MARCH 25, 2025

Higher education institutions matter a great deal to the cities and towns they call home. Their faculty and staff raise families there, their students work and shop there, and their facilities become treasured event centers. A colleges population extends far beyond campus and into just about every aspect of day-to-day life, from schools and houses of worship to youth sports and bowling leagues.

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University Business

MARCH 24, 2025

Spread across three campuses in Northern California, The University of the Pacific recently faced a familiar dilemma for higher education: How to provide secure network access to an increasingly dynamic, diverse and distributed community of students and faculty while meeting regulatory requirements. To address these challenges, the university deployed an enterprise browser.

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Roompact

MARCH 25, 2025

Last month, I wrote about my general experience researching, applying to, and working while in graduate school. (Check out Part 1 in this series.) In this months post, I continue to explore my graduate school experience by highlighting the core courses (and some important electives!) that I still benefit from today. Foundations and Functions Known.

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The Guardian Higher Education

MARCH 25, 2025

A new study contradicts received wisdom about underachieving boys. But concerns backed up by evidence should be addressed New research showing that boys in English schools outperformed girls in maths and science tests offers a corrective to a narrative emphasising the extent to which boys have fallen behind in their learning. The analysis, from the UCL Institute of Education, found that the gender gap in England was the widest in any of the 72 countries where it was measured.

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ISA Journal

MARCH 25, 2025

Ella Jayne is a student at the University of Colorado Boulder and an ISA Featured Photo Blogger. She is studying with ISA in Barcelona, Spain. Paris never loses its enchantment, regardless of how often you return. There's always something new to find when exploring the city's lovely streets, whether it's your first time or your tenth.

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University Business

MARCH 25, 2025

Register Now Date & Time: Thursday, April 24that 2 p.m. ET AI is transforming higher educationand changing student expectations. Today, 65% of students view themselves as customers of their institutions, expecting the same personalized, seamless, and responsive experiences they receive from top consumer brands. Universities that fail to meet modern student expectations risk losing applicants, revenue, and long-term enrollment stability.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 24, 2025

Marquee Conference for Women Historians Canceled, Co-Presidents Ousted Ryan Quinn Mon, 03/24/2025 - 03:00 AM A message to prospective Big Berks attendees led to online blame on the planned host university and the political moment. But the cancellation is more complicated than that.

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The Guardian Higher Education

MARCH 23, 2025

Poll finds up to 48% of voters believe Scottish students who can afford it should pay, with 29% opposed Scottish voters are divided over Scotlands policy of free tuition for Scottish studentsas the crisis over university finances intensified. A poll commissioned by the Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland found that up to 48% of voters believe Scottish students who can afford it should pay for tuition, with 29% opposed.

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Higher Education Whisperer

MARCH 22, 2025

Vocational Degrees were added to the Australian Qualifications Framework on 17 February 2025. These are at the same level as a university bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7), but deliver by Vocational Education institutions and with an emphasis on work sills, including those gained via an apprenticeship. It is not clear if this signals a Dedawkinsation of Australian higher education.

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University Business

MARCH 24, 2025

Register Now Date & Time: Tuesday, April 22ndat 2 p.m. ET In higher education, understanding your institutions spending is crucial for making informed, strategic decisions that align with both academic and operational goals. In this 30-minute Ed Talk, well explore how spend visibility helps uncover inefficiencies, reduce costs, and improve resource allocation across various departments.

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Roompact

MARCH 24, 2025

University housing plays a critical role in shaping students college experiences. A well-organized residential system fosters academic success, social development, and personal growth. However, managing university housing requires careful planning, coordination, and adherence to established policies. One way to understand the complexities of this system is through Bolman and Deals Four-Frame Model, particularly the Structural.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 24, 2025

The Struggling Sanctuary Campus Movement Sara Weissman Mon, 03/24/2025 - 03:00 AM Students want colleges to call themselves sanctuary campuses as a show of support for undocumented students. Higher ed leaders balk at the term.

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Higher Education Inquirer

MARCH 25, 2025

The student loan market represents a significant segment of consumer lending in the United States, with approximately $1.7 trillion in outstanding debt. This market is undergoing profound transformation as financial technology companies challenge traditional banking institutions, offering innovative lending models and digital-first experiences. This report compares the current footprint of fintechs and banks in student lending and analyzes potential market shifts if federal loan guarantees were

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University Business

MARCH 25, 2025

American colleges and universities have received close to $60 billion in foreign gifts and contracts over a decades-long span, according to a new watchdog report. Americans for Public Trust, a right-leaning dark money watchdog, found the nearly $60 billion of foreign money has gone into hundreds of colleges and universities, with 10 elite schools raking in a third of the money, raising concerns about national security and a lack of compliance with disclosure laws.

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The Guardian Higher Education

MARCH 24, 2025

Whether forged in neighbourhoods, clubs or universities, cross-class links can boost social mobility and break down divides Social capital is a key concept in the social sciences and even though most people dont use the term also in common sense. Who you know matters in all sorts of ways. Such connections are associated with access to resources and opportunities of various kinds.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 25, 2025

What Happens if Libraries Cant Buy Ebooks? Elizabeth Redden Tue, 03/25/2025 - 03:00 AM Leo S. Lo writes that a shift from perpetual licenses to subscription-based models demands a strategic response. Byline(s) Leo S.

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Higher Education Inquirer

MARCH 22, 2025

The Higher Education Inquirer has been ranked 14th in Feed Spot's 90 best higher education blogs , just behind a number of larger name brand blogs, including Higher Ed Dive, Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, Inside Higher Education, and Times Higher Education. While we appreciate the recognition, we consider HEI a different animal , creating content for higher education students, student loan debtors, and higher education workers that cannot be found anywhere else.

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University Business

MARCH 24, 2025

Hundreds of firings inside the federal governments student aid department have sparked concern among workers and student loan advocates, who warn that the student loan system is at risk. Linda McMahon, the wrestling industry billionaire now serving as education secretary, has presented the sweeping cuts as an efficiency drive. But employees within the US Department of Education warn they set the stage for widespread fraud and abuse.

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The Guardian Higher Education

MARCH 23, 2025

John Butcher and Karen Ahmed respond to Susanna Rustins article on the vocational qualification I am grateful to Susanna Rustin for her trenchant analysis of government failure to tackle the post-16 academic/vocational divide ( T-levels are a disaster and young people are suffering because ministers wont admit it, 17 March ). While I agree that there is little evidence that T-levels are signalling the end of the second-class status of vocational education, the problem is only partly the fact th

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