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Bridging Communities and Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Roshaunda Breeden Dr. Roshaunda Breeden never expected to become a faculty member at North Carolina State University (NC State), the very same institution where her journey in higher education began. When Breeden first arrived on campus, she was searching for a sense of belonging and found that and more as she navigated toward a calling to transform student affairs, advance equity, and reimagine the relationship between universities and Black communities.

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16 Connecticut Higher Ed Institutions Join Statewide AI Alliance

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

The Connecticut AI Alliance recently announced its formation, creating a new consortium of organizations dedicated to developing artificial intelligence across businesses, nonprofits and educational institutions. CAIA is a statewide coalition designed to advance the development, application and impact of artificial intelligence across Connecticut, according to a statement by the organization.

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Regulator to write to universities in England over transgender equality policies

The Guardian Higher Education

Universities with policies similar to University of Sussex, which received 585,000 fine last month, will be contacted Englands higher education regulator has said it is writing to institutions that have transgender equality policies similar to the University of Sussex, which was handed a record 585,000 fine last month for failing to uphold freedom of speech.

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Fight Fire with Fire: Harness the Power of AI to Defend Against Advancing Threats

University Business

Register Now Date & Time: Tuesday, May 6that 2 p.m. ET Higher education institutions are battling increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks, including ransomware, data breaches, and the ever-present threat of phishing. Now, generative AI (GenAI) is raising the stakes, enabling even more complex and targeted attacks and a stronger defense. In this webinar, experts in cybersecurity will explore how to harness the power of AI to revolutionize your cybersecurity posture.

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My TEDxHopeCollege Journey

Hope College Network

Years ago, I wrote attend a TED talk down on my bucket list. Little did I know that in 2025, Id be giving my own talk at TEDxHopeCollege. It was during my freshman year, when I first attended TEDxHopeCollege. Ive always loved watching TED talks onlinethe diverse range of topics and engaging speakers always pique my interest. So when I saw a flyer for TEDxHopeCollege, I immediately bought a ticket.

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Congress Targets Northwestern Legal Clinics

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Congress Targets Northwestern Legal Clinics Sara Weissman Mon, 04/07/2025 - 03:00 AM The universitys legal clinics are under investigation after representing pro-Palestinian Chicago activists. The move raises questions about the fates of other clinical programs.

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CCS Student Eli Archer Wins 2025 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix Presented by Lear Poster Competition

College for Creative Study

College for Creative Studies (CCS) student Eli Archer tapped into his Hoosier heritage as the 20-year-old sophomore from Indiana emerged victorious in the 2025 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear Official Poster Competition on Wednesday, April 2. Archer’s colorful creation captured the thrill of racing on the Streets of Downtown Detroit while highlighting the Grand Prix’s connection to the local community and the summertime vibe of the Motor City.

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CCS Earns 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School Designation

College for Creative Study

CCS has earned the 2025-2026 Military Friendly School designation. Institutions earning the Military Friendly School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,800 schools participated in the 2025-2026 survey with 830 earning special awards for going above the standard. The 2025-2026 Military Friendly Schools list will be published in the May and October issue of G.I.

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Positive Partnership: Experiential Learning for Students With Disabilities

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Positive Partnership: Experiential Learning for Students With Disabilities Ashley Mowreader Mon, 04/07/2025 - 03:00 AM A nonprofit partner helps coordinate domestic and international service-learning experiences for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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New program will make college classes accessible for students with an intellectual disability

University Business

Lake Superior College will be the first higher education institution in Minnesota to provide expanded college offerings for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities thanks to a new state grant. The Inclusive Higher Education Grant supports Minnesota public colleges and universities seeking to match federal standards and best practices in creating or developing opportunities for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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FIRE Defends WVU Football Players’ Right to Dance on TikTok

Confessions of a Community College Dean

West Virginia Universitys football team is experiencing a digital Footloose: The coach has prohibited the players from dancing on TikTok. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression hopes to reverse the ban. In March, head football coach Rich Rodriguez told his players that while they could post on TikTok, they werent allowed to dance on the platform.

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Here are the latest best graduate schools rankings

University Business

The 2025 best graduate school rankings measure universities’ performance in a range of subjects, from medical to business to education. U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday released its annual list that has added a stronger focus on student outcomes in recent years. The list is designed to help students identify the best options in their course of study. “This years rankings emphasize the results that education can bring,” U.S.

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A Dramatic Expansion for New College?

Confessions of a Community College Dean

A Dramatic Expansion for New College? Josh Moody Mon, 04/07/2025 - 03:00 AM New College of Florida may soon take over stewardship of a local art museum and another branch campus. Critics argue NCF doesnt have the means or capability to manage either.

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The Roompact Recap for Spring 2025

Roompact

A Lot On The Horizon 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year in Roomapct-land. We’re queueing up a large number of new software updates and feature improvements. We’ve also expanded our content teams to bring even more resources to you. Read on, but know this is just the start of an exciting year.

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ASU’s Required Virtual Reality Lab Boosted Grades, Retention

Confessions of a Community College Dean

ASUs Required Virtual Reality Lab Boosted Grades, Retention kathryn.palmer Mon, 04/07/2025 - 11:00 AM A new large-scale, longitudinal study shows that Arizona State Universitys recent investments in virtual reality education are paying off.

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10 Ways to Enhance Student Fees Collection Software and Ensure Transparency

Creatrix Campus

10 Ways to Enhance Student Fees Collection Software and Ensure Transparency admin Mon, 04/07/2025 - 15:25 Effective higher education fee management maximizes revenue, reduces losses, and builds confidence with students and parents. However, 65% of institutions lose money owing to obsolete, manual processes (EDUFinance 2024). This is where student fees collection software shines.

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A Bastion for Neurodivergent Researchers Loses Its NSF Funding

Confessions of a Community College Dean

A Bastion for Neurodivergent Researchers Loses Its NSF Funding Johanna Alonso Mon, 04/07/2025 - 03:00 AM The program was planning to expand to other universities. Instead, it wont even be able to accept students for the coming academic year.

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Newsom lays out plan for CA career education

University Business

More than a year after Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to develop the initiative, the governor unveiled full details of his Master Plan for Career Education, reports CalMatters Adam Echelman. The plan lays out the states approach to job training and education programs, but critics have said the proposals are unclear. At the same time, some for-profit career colleges and trade schoolswhich play a key role in workforce developmentface issues with licensing or other violations.

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A Dramatic Expansion for New College?

Confessions of a Community College Dean

A Dramatic Expansion for New College? Josh Moody Mon, 04/07/2025 - 03:00 AM New College of Florida may soon take over stewardship of a local art museum and another branch campus. Critics argue NCF doesnt have the means or capability to manage either.

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Small College America – Profile: Washington and Lee University

Edu Alliance Journal

April 7, 2025, by Dean Hoke : This profile of Washington and Lee University is the eighth in a series presenting small colleges throughout the United States. Background Founded in 1749, Washington and Lee University (W&L) is a private liberal arts college located in Lexington, Virginia. With a 325-acre campus in the Shenandoah Valley, W&L is the ninth-oldest college in the U.S.

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Late Decision: Admissions Innovation or Gimmick?

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Late Decision: Admissions Innovation or Gimmick? Elizabeth Redden Mon, 04/07/2025 - 03:00 AM Jim Jump breaks down Benningtons College new late decision option.

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Take your time! Be sure to use any excess vacation leave by June 30

CU Work-Life Balance

Each year, University of Colorado employees risk losing vacation leave hours in excess of CUs carryover limits. Taking a break from work is key to maintaining overall wellbeing. Its important for all CU faculty and staff to use the vacation leave theyve earned and avoid losing any leave. The deadline to use your excess leave is July 1. Each leave-eligible CU employee has a limit on how many vacation leave hours they can carry from one fiscal year to the next.

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Scholars Share Stories of Losing Federal Grants

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Fifteen researchers across a range disciplines from the biomedical sciences and STEM to education and political science share their experiences of losing research grants and what impact the loss of billions of dollars in federal funding will have on science, public health and education in Inside Higher Ed today.

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These 5 skills are surging in the job market

University Business

As colleges and universities modify curricula to match the rapid pace of technology and the changing needs of the workforce, a new batch of skills is becoming a golden ticket in the hiring process. In a new report from LinkedIn, the social media and networking giant used three metrics to identify some of the fastest-growing (and most in-demand) skills in the job market: Skill acquisition: The rate at which LinkedIn members are adding new skills to their profile Hiring success: The skills member

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Education and Justice Departments Form Title IX Investigations Team

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Following an order to address a staggering volume of TitleIX complaints, the Education and Justice Departments are creating a special investigations team, the agencies announced Friday.

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Hardship Ahead

Higher Education Inquirer

As we stand on the precipice of a turbulent future, one thing has become clear: the hardships ahead will disproportionately affect the working class, and the elites across political, corporate, media, and intellectual spheres have shown a consistent, and often intentional, indifference to their struggles. While many of us brace for economic downturns, climate chaos, and the seismic shifts brought on by technological advancements, the reality is that the ruling class has actively shaped a syste

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Former Faculty Member, Alumnus Donates $50M to Wayne State

Confessions of a Community College Dean

An alumnus and former faculty member at Wayne State University and his wife donated $50million to support the Detroit institutions College of Engineering. The gift is the largest in Wayne States 157-year history.

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Grant Terminated

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Grant Terminated Elizabeth Redden Mon, 04/07/2025 - 12:19 PM Researchers whose federal grants have been terminated since the start of the Trump administration describe some of the myriad impacts.

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Supreme Court Sides With Trump in Suit Over Canceled Teacher Grants

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The Supreme Court overturned a Massachusetts District Court ruling that required the Trump administration to restore millions in previously terminated professional development grants for K-12 teachers and college faculty members, Law 360 and other media outlets reported.