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Preparing Academic Advisors to Serve at Hispanic-Serving Institutions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) play a vital role in advancing educational opportunities for Latine students across the United States. As their numbers have surged to over 600 institutions, representing 20% of all colleges and universities nationwide, HSIs now enroll and advise two-thirds of all Latino undergraduates. This significant responsibility has prompted researchers to examine how these institutions prepare academic advisors to effectively serve their diverse student populations.

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University of Sussex taking legal action over £585,000 free speech fine

The Guardian Higher Education

Vice-chancellor Sasha Roseneil accuses Office for Students of seeking to persecute rather than solve problems The University of Sussex is taking legal action to overturn a record fine levied by Englands higher education regulator, accusing the regulator of seeking to persecute it rather than solve problems. This week the Office for Students (OfS) said it would fine Sussex 585,000 for two historic breaches of its regulations related to freedom of speech and governance.

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Dr. Sylvester James Gates, Jr.: Pioneering Theoretical Physicist Bridges Mathematical Worlds

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

To get to the office of Dr. Sylvester James Gates, Jr. the world-renowned theoretical physicist credited with pioneering a concept known as supersymmetry you have to walk through an anterior conference room on the first floor of the John S. Toll Physics Building at the University of Maryland. The walls are bedecked with a dozen or so framed color images of Adinkras.

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HBCU students are flourishing mentally at higher rates than their peers

University Business

Black students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are flourishing mentally at higher rates than their peers nationwide, according to a new UNCF report that also reveals significant gaps in mental health resources. The report, Flourishing: Bolstering the Mental Health of Students at HBCUs and PBIs, was conducted in partnership with UNCFs Institute for Capacity Building, the Healthy Minds Network and The Steve Fund.

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New Report Highlights Critical Role of HBCUs, TCUs, and MSIs in Student Success and Economic Mobility

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Ted Mitchell A new report released by the American Council on Education (ACE) and the MSI Data Project at New York University reveals that Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) play a crucial role in advancing economic mobility for students of color, despite operating with limited resources.

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Dear Colleagues: The Time for Boldness Is Now

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Dear Colleagues: The Time for Boldness Is Now Elizabeth Redden Thu, 03/27/2025 - 03:00 AM In a letter to fellow faculty, Nolan L. Cabrera argues that self-censorship is not a strategy for self-preservation. Byline(s) Nolan L.

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Welcome to March-April Learning & Teaching Enhancement theme: Celebrating Best Practices

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

Source: Pixabay Welcome to the March-April Learning & Teaching Enhancement theme: Celebrating Best Practices. In the fourth series on the theme ‘Engaging and Empowering learning’, I am thrilled to present insights from innovative educators captured in five intriguing blog posts. These contributions explore unique pedagogical practices, moving beyond traditional norms to redefine the classroom and learning environment experience.

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Fulbrighters in Flux

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Fulbrighters in Flux Johanna Alonso Thu, 03/27/2025 - 03:00 AM Some foreign Fulbright students are still waiting to hear about their visas for next academic year while applicants remain in the dark about their status.

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ResEdChat Ep 112: Dollars & Decisions: Budgets and Financial Management in Housing

Roompact

In this episode of Roompact’s ResEdChat, Crystal sits down with Dr. T.J. Logan, Executive Director at Brailsford & Dunlavey, to break down the financial side of residence life and housingdemystifying common budget terms, sharing best practices, and exploring how financial transparency can strengthen your team. Whether you’re just starting with budgeting or refining your expertise, this episode will.

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Kermit the Frog Will Deliver Commencement Speech at the University of Maryland

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Kermit the Frog may become the first-ever amphibian to give a commencement speech when he takes the podium at the University of Marylands graduation this May.

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Rise to power of authoritarian states - Part 1 (International School History Teacher)

Higher Education Inquirer

Structural factors refer to the context that makes the rise to power of an authoritarian state more likely. Authoritarian regimes are unusual in countries that are rich, socially stable and that have a tradition of constitutionally limited, civilian government. If they do emerge in these sorts of countries, it is usually the result of a crisis, brought about by external factors such as war or international economic crisis.

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Delivering Career Wellness Education for Student Thriving

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Delivering Career Wellness Education for Student Thriving Ashley Mowreader Thu, 03/27/2025 - 03:00 AM An intervention from the Center for Research on College-Workforce Transitions at the University of Wisconsin at Madison helps students preserve well-being and self-development throughout their career.

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Top 12 Challenges Facing Higher Ed in 2025—and the Exemplars Solving Them: An overview of the most urgent issues impacting higher education, with examples of how some institutions are beginning to respond.

The Change Leader, Inc.

The Greatest Challenges Facing Higher Education: A Comprehensive Analysis for 2025 with Exemplars in Navigating Solutions Higher education is no longer coastingcolleges and universities now face a defining moment. In the go-go days just 15 years ago, higher education had 21 million students (graduate and undergraduate) and 18.1 million undergraduates.

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Utah college courses will focus on Western civilization and ‘rise of Christianity’ after Gov. Cox signs controversial bill

University Business

The introductory classes that all Utah college students must take will get a major rewrite starting with Utah State Universityto focus on Western civilization, the rise of Christianity and the American Founding Fathers under a bill Gov. Spencer Cox signed into law. In a statement Monday, Cox called SB334along with a similar bill, HB381, which adds a civics education class in Utah high schoolstwo of the most important bills of the 2025 legislative session.

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Education Department Reopens Income-Driven Repayment Plan Applications

Confessions of a Community College Dean

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Mastering the ART (& Architecture) of a Weekend Trip

ISA Journal

Carly Harshbarger is a student at Eckerd College and an ISA Featured Photo Blogger. She is studying with ISA in Madrid, Spain. Whether it's a planned excursion through ISA or the perfect Parisian girls' getaway, mastering the ART (and architecture) of a weekend trip while studying abroad is the best feeling.

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Yeshiva U Recognizes New LGBTQ+ Student Group but Is Still Against ‘Pride’ Clubs

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Less than a week after Yeshiva University agreed to recognize an LGBTQ+ student club as part of a legal settlement, university president Ari Berman apologized for the way the university conveyed the announcement and stressed that pride clubs still run counter to the values of the Modern Orthodox Jewish university, Jewish Telegraphic Agency reported.

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The AI Revolution in Healthcare: Emerging Educational Opportunities

Gray Associates

Artificial intelligence is making bold strides in healthcare, opening doors to faster treatments, smarter diagnostics, and entirely new approaches to care. As the field evolves, so do the educational pathways preparing tomorrows professionals. Discover the key areas driving this transformationand the programs beginning to rise in response.

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Philadelphia Community College Averts a Strike

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The Community College of Philadelphia reached a tentative agreement with its faculty and staff union, staving off an impending strike, 6ABC Action News reported.

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Morehouse's Black Men's Research Institute Explores Nuances of Black Fatherhood

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Allison Joyner Dr. Armon Perry delivered a compelling keynote address on the second day of the Black Men's Research Institute (BMRI) Symposium at Morehouse College, highlighting his groundbreaking research on Black fatherhood and challenging prevailing deficit-based narratives. The symposium, held in the Bank of America auditorium on Morehouse's historic campus, centered on the theme "Black Fathers, Fatherhood, and Fathering" a multidimensional exploration of how Black men function as fathers t

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What New EEOC Guidance Means for DEI Efforts

Paradigm IQ

In the face of rising scrutiny and confusion surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, we know many companies are navigating uncertainty. Executive orders and public discourse have introduced language around illegal DEI, yet until now, theres been limited clarity about what that actually means. On.

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Howard University Establishes 14th Amendment Center for Law and Democracy

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Sherrilyn Ifill Howard University has announced the establishment of the 14th Amendment Center for Law and Democracy, a new initiative aimed at promoting the vision and values articulated in one of the Constitution's most transformative amendments. The center, which has been in development since 2023, will be housed at Howard University School of Law and will take a multidisciplinary approach to examining the 14th Amendment, connecting law, business, and the arts to advance understanding of its

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Youngkin Removes Controversial UVA Board Member

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Virginias Republican governor, Glenn Youngkin, abruptly removed Bert Ellisone of his own appointeesfrom the University of Virginia Board of Visitors, The Washington Post reported Wednesday.

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Pioneers Profile: Lauren Sanchez 

PUC

Lauren Sanchez is a first-year student who plays center back for PUCs womens soccer team. Coming from Hacienda Heights, she was drawn to PUC athletics because of how close and friendly everyone was on the team. There was never a moment I felt left out when I was here on my official visit, and even now that I am on the team, I still feel the same way about them., shared Lauren.

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It’s time to get more strategic with international student engagement

University Business

International student recruitment operations in the U.S are still a fairly nascent market when we compare it to the U.K. or Australia, with U.S institutions historically prioritizing domestic recruitment. The 2023-24 intakes saw over 1.1 million international students admitted to colleges and universities across the countrya record highbut this still makes up just 6% of the total number of students in U.S higher education, according to the latest IIE Open Doors report.

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Is the FAFSA Poised for Another Fiasco?

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Is the FAFSA Poised for Another Fiasco? Liam Knox Thu, 03/27/2025 - 03:00 AM The federal student aid form had just begun to stabilize after a disastrous launch last winter. Then the Trump administration gutted the agency that manages it.

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We’re taking it to the courts and the streets--and we need you (Todd Wolfson, AAUP)

Higher Education Inquirer

The Trump administrations assaults on education, science, campuses, and communities across the United States are unprecedented, and require an unprecedented response. We are fighting with you and for you in the streets, on campus, and in the courts. While there are some exceptions, the truth is clear: We cannot count on college administrations to take a stand and take the lead in defending our campuses and communities.

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Tufts Graduate Student Taken Into ICE Custody

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Federal immigration authorities arrested a Tufts Ph.D. student Tuesday as part of the Trump administrations ongoing attempts to deport pro-Palestinian activists, The Boston Globe reported.

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Universities Eliminate DEI Programs Amid Political and Financial Pressures

Higher Education Inquirer

In a sweeping trend across the United States, numerous public universities are dismantling their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices and programs in response to mounting political and financial pressures. Republican-led state legislatures have spearheaded efforts to defund or outlaw DEI initiatives, leading to widespread changes in higher education institutions that once championed diversity-related policies.

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Jay Bhattacharya Confirmed as NIH Director

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The Senate confirmed President Donald Trumps pick to lead the National Institutes of Health on Tuesday. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford University health economist who gained notoriety for his criticism of the NIHs handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, secured the confirmation with a 53-to-47 party-line vote, The New York Times reported.

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U.S. Department of Education Revokes Waivers to California and Oregon Universities Using Federal Funding to Provide Services to Illegal Immigrants

Higher Education Inquirer

Today, the U.S. Department of Education revoked waivers to California and Oregon colleges and universities that are using federal funds to provide services to illegal aliens under the Performance Partnership Pilots for Disconnected Youth (P3). The mission of the P3 Program is to allow states and localities to integrate program funding across federal agencies to improve the systems serving disconnected youth, not provide entitlements to illegal immigrants.

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Department of Education prepares to reopen income-driven repayment plans

University Business

The Department of Education plans to reopen applications for a popular set of student loan repayment programs as soon as Wednesday after blocking access to them for several weeks, according to two sources familiar with the administrations plans. The change will once again allow borrowers to sign up for income-driven repayment options that cap their monthly payments at a share of their earnings.

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Potential Title IV Disruption Catastrophic (Glen McGhee)

Higher Education Inquirer

Impact of Department of Education Dismantlement on Higher Education Act Programs On March 20, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education, a move that threatens to create significant upheaval across higher education's federal support system. While the order cannot immediately eliminate the department without congressional approval, it has already resulted in substantial workforce reductions and signals major changes ahead for the administratio