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Bridging the Gap: Why Intergenerational Learning is Crucial Now More Than Ever

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Maureen Ruby According to the Stanford Center on Longevity, The hundred year life is here. And were not ready. The Center identified 10 principles to guide working through the challenges of longevity and capitalize on the opportunities. As a soon-to-be septuagenarian, current university faculty member and educational researcher, the guiding principle learn throughout life resonates with me.

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Uncover Success: Top 5 Cities for Historical/Archival Research Internships

AIFS Abroad

Successful historical and archival research requires scholars to leverage different perspectives to engage with various sources, cultures, and viewpoints. Researchers need to analyze historical materials through multiple lenses, connecting past narratives to present-day understanding. Developing a well-rounded perspective allows researchers to interpret documents, artifacts, and records with greater depth and accuracy, and effectively communicate with colleagues from different backgrounds.

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The Rise of Christian Cybercharters: Profit, Indoctrination, and the Dangers of Faith-Based Online Education

Higher Education Inquirer

As online education becomes an ever-expanding force in both K-12 and higher education, a disturbing trend has emerged with the rise of Christian cybercharter schools and online academies. While these institutions promise faith-based education and an alternative to secular public schooling, they also raise serious concerns about indoctrination, the commodification of education, and the profit-driven motives of their for-profit operators.

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Small College America: Conversations on the Future and Impact of Small Colleges

Edu Alliance Journal

Small colleges have long played a significant role in shaping American higher education. They may not make national headlines every day, but their impact on students, communities, and the broader landscape of learning is undeniable. Thats why Kent Barnds and I, Dean Hoke, created Small College America. Its mission is to present critical discussions at the forefront by interviewing small college higher education leaders, policy experts, and innovators.

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NewSchool of Architecture and Design: Legal Troubles Mount

Higher Education Inquirer

NewSchool of Architecture and Design, the last remaining US college under Ambow Educations umbrella, is facing significant legal challenges that could threaten its survival. Enrollment has plummeted to just 280 students, and the US Department of Education has placed the institution under Heightened Cash Monitoring (HCM2) for administrative issues. Adding to its woes, NewSchool is currently embroiled in two major lawsuits over unpaid rent and contract breaches.

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Smithsonian Faces New Executive Order on Content Review

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Smithsonian Secretary Dr. Lonnie G. Bunch III The Smithsonian Institution is navigating a new executive order from the White House that directs Vice President J.D. Vance to work with the museum's Board of Regents on "issues related to content," according to an internal memo obtained by Diverse. In a message to staff sent Friday morning, Smithsonian Secretary Dr.

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US CRACKS DOWN ON STUDENTS: VISAS REVOKED OVER SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS! (NLTV)

Higher Education Inquirer

Hundreds of international students in the US have received emails from the Department of State (DOS) instructing them to self-deport after their F-1 visas were revoked due to campus activism or social media posts. This crackdown targets not just those who physically participated in activism, but also those who shared or liked 'anti-national' posts. Some Indian students may also be affected.

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