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HBCU Leaders Unite to Address Threats to Black Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Roderick L. Smothers In a powerful response to growing challenges facing Black students and institutions, Virginia Union University (VUU) recently convened over 250 educational leaders for an urgent national summit addressing the state of Black education in America. The virtual B.L.A.C. (Black Leadership Across Campuses) Summit, held on April 3, brought together university presidents, scholars, K-12 administrators, policymakers, and students for a candid three-hour discussion on systemic bar

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Twist on a Classic: Anchoring a Course With a 3-2-1 Report

The Scholarly Teacher

Barry Sharpe, Western Governors UniversityKeywords: 3-2-1 Report, Backward Design, ElaborationKey Statement: Anchoring a course with the 3-2-1 Report can strengthen backward design and expand opportunities for students to use elaboration as a learning strategy.IntroductionThe 3-2-1 Report guides student note-taking by prompting students to reflect on their learning and consider where they are still struggling (Van Gyn, 2013).

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The Strategic Necessity of Rest: Protecting Higher Education in an Era of Uncertainty

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Edward Summers Recently, Ive found myself obsessed with playing Sudoku before bed. These puzzles, which require strategy and the careful placement of numbers 1-9 without repetition in rows, columns, and boxes, have become a nightly ritual. Ive played for hours, becoming engrossed in the game, only to realize that as the night wears on, my ability to see patterns diminishes.

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HyFlex Technology in 2025: The Latest Trends for Higher Ed

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

The pandemic opened the door to HyFlex learning out of necessity and now, in 2025, colleges and universities as well as individual educators are continuing to provide students with the flexibility to choose how they want to learn. The HyFlex teaching model, a blend of hybrid and flexible approaches, provides students with the option to attend a class in person, attend live through a videoconferencing platform, or engage with a webinar or transcript later.

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Alarm on campus after FBI raid on Chinese cybersecurity professor’s home

The Guardian Higher Education

Xiaofeng Wang was fired by Indiana University on same day as raid and Asian students fear political motivation When FBI and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents descended recently on two homes owned by Xiaofeng Wang, a Chinese national and cybersecurity professor at Indiana University, many in the idyllic college town of Bloomington were shocked.

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Xavier Rivas - Baseball, University of Mississippi

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April 17, 2025 National Day of Action for Higher Ed (Higher Ed Labor United)

Higher Education Inquirer

April 17, 2025 National Day of Action for Higher Ed On April 17, HELU is partnering with the Coalition for Action in Higher Education (CAHE) for the National Day of Action for Higher Education. There are more than 175 events planned in 44 states for April 17. We urge you to join us however you can, either in-person or online. As campus workers, students, and community members, we have a unique power and responsibility to exercise our collective voice in this moment of turmoil.

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Sam Phillips - Gymnastics, University of Nebraska

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NIH Resumes Key Grant Review Panels

Confessions of a Community College Dean

NIH Resumes Key Grant Review Panels kathryn.palmer Wed, 04/16/2025 - 03:00 AM After a months-long pause, advisory councils for the National Institutes of Health are restarting, paving the way for the final approval of grants. Experts say its an encouraging sign for the $47 billion agency.

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CIP Celebrates 40 Years of Empowering Young Adults with Autism and Learning Differences

CIP

As a leader in post-secondary programs for young adults with autism and learning differences, College Internship Program (CIP) proudly celebrates 40 years of fostering independence, self-advocacy, and success. Since our founding in 1984, CIP has become one of the nation's longest-standing programs in this space, transforming the lives of thousands of students and families.

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Why Military Colleges Are Modernizing Student Records

Parchment

For decades, military colleges have been known for tradition, precision, and discipline. But behind the scenes, many of these respected institutions are still relying on outdated, manual processes to manage something critical: student transcripts. In a world where everything from training simulations to communication systems has gone digital, it’s surprising how many registrar offices are still printing, stuffing, and mailing transcripts by hand.

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 “Do I want to work in Student Affairs or do I just like being an RA?”

Roompact

If youve ever thought of this question, youre not alone. A lot of Resident Advisors (or any student staff members for that matter) who love their roles wonder if their passion can translate into a full-time career. Its no secret that many people in the field of Student Affairs land here because of their positive.

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Resources for Community College Program Evaluation

Gray Associates

As student needs and workforce demands evolve, community colleges are rethinking how they evaluate and invest in academic programs. Assessing market demandacross career and technical education (CTE) and transfer pathwaysis key to aligning offerings with real-world opportunities. Discover the essential data needed to make informed decisions, from employment trends and student interest to competitive insight.

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Voices of Student Success: Navigating Students’ Digital Addictions

Confessions of a Community College Dean

This season of Voices of Student Success, Preparing Gen Z for Unknown Futures, addresses challenges in readying young people for the next chapter of their lives in the face of large-scale global changes. The latest episode addresses how digitization has made it easier for young people to engage in unhealthy habits, including substance abuse, pathological gambling or social media addiction, compared to past generations.

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Jacori Teemer - Wrestling, Arizona State University

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Harvard Goes to the Mattresses and We Should All Fight

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Harvard Goes to the Mattresses and We Should All Fight Kristine Maloney Wed, 04/16/2025 - 03:00 AM Harvards bold move this week was the catalyst that should spur others to push back.

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Student Spotlight: Sasha’s Fall Semester in Salamanca, Spain 

AIFS Abroad

Want to hear from a college student who studied abroad in Spain ? We recently spoke with AIFS Abroad student Sasha from Washington State University who spent her fall semester studying abroad in the Spanish Renaissance city of Salamanca. Discover how Sashas study abroad experience with AIFS Abroad helped her make new friends and take the next step toward graduate school.

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Leading in complexity: Are higher education leaders ready for the age of austerity?

SRHE

by Robert Perich, Ladina Rageth, Danya He and Maryna Lakhno Higher education is at a crossroads. Across Europe and beyond, higher education institutions (HEIs) face increasing financial constraints, shifting political landscapes, and the growing challenge of digital transformation. In this turbulent environment, leadership is not just about managing institutions it is about navigating uncertainty and ensuring that HEIs remain resilient, innovative, and globally competitive.

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This Oregon college won’t charge a penny in tuition to students from families making $100K or less

University Business

Reed College is promising free tuition nationwide to any student whose family earns less than $100,000 a year. Reed announced in December that students in Oregon and Washington whose family income falls under that cap wouldnt have to pay the hefty tuition at the private Portland liberal arts college. Tuition alone is estimated at $71,460 for next school year, and the total cost including room and board is about $90,000.

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Listen: Colleges Navigate Students’ Digital Addictions

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Listen: Colleges Navigate Students Digital Addictions Ashley Mowreader Wed, 04/16/2025 - 03:00 AM Students can access just about anything with the tap of an icon. How can this create harmful habits and what is higher educations role in teaching preventive wellness?

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Utah State University merges 5 colleges into 2 as state mandates multimillion-dollar budget cuts

University Business

Utah State University will restructure its academic programsincluding several large-scale mergers and a still unknown number of employee layoffsin order to make up lost funds from the states budgets cuts for higher education. The northern Utah land-grant school announced its initial plans for consolidating departments and colleges in a letter to faculty and staff Thursday.

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Community College Research Center Lost More Than $12M in Federal Grants

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The Community College Research Center has lost access to funding from four federal grants collectively worth more than $12million, the centers director, Thomas Brock, said in a letter Tuesday.

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2025 DEI Benchmarking Study: How Organizations are Evolving in the Face of a Changing Landscape

Paradigm IQ

Learn from the world leaders of Paradigm to discover 2025 DEI Benchmarking Study: How Organizations are Evolving in the Face of a Changing Landscape

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A $100M Gift for the Booth School of Business

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business has received a $100million gift to support its executive M.B.A. program. The gift comes from Booth alumnus Konstantin Sokolov, an entrepreneur and private equity investor who founded IJS Investments.

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Hispanic-Serving Institutions Mark 30 Years, Now Serve Nearly One-Third of All Undergraduates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A new analysis by Excelencia in Education reveals that Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) have grown to 602 institutions nationwide, enrolling nearly one-third of all U.S. undergraduates and more than 60% of Latino undergraduates. The milestone comes as 2025 marks 30 years since HSIs first received dedicated federal funding to improve academic quality and expand access for Latino and other low-income students.

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Studying Abroad: A Curiosity Come to Life 

PUC

When Ralph Tyrell was attending high school in San Diego, CA, a mentor encouraged him to enjoy this time in his life and go abroad. Ralph was instantly curious about studying abroad. I wanted to see how people lived on another continent, he shared. I wanted to taste the flavors and smell the smells. I wanted to see how cities were designed firsthand, and I wanted to experience different cultures!

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Bailee Middleton - Volleyball, University of Mississippi

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Proposed Budget Cuts Could End Fulbright Program

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The Trump administration is looking to cut the State Departments budget by almost half, and educational and cultural exchange programs, like the Fulbright scholarship, could be fully eliminated as a result, The Washington Post reported Monday.

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Ashley Menne - Golf, Arizona State University

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Report: IRS Plans to Revoke Harvard’s Tax-Exempt Status

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The Internal Revenue Service is reportedly planning to rescind Harvard Universitys tax-exempt status amid its showdown with the Trump administration over academic freedom, CNN reported.

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Jacqueline Azevedo - Waterpolo, University of California, Merced

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Trump Administration Downplays Impact of Deleting International Students From Key Database

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Trump Administration Downplays Impact of Deleting International Students From Key Database Johanna Alonso Wed, 04/16/2025 - 03:00 AM Lawyers for the federal government say terminating students SEVIS records does not actually mean those students legal status in this country has changed. Immigration lawyers are skeptical.

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Landry Leming - Dance, Oklahoma State

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Research Groups File Another Lawsuit Against Trump for Gutting IES

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The Trump administrations attempt to gut the Institute of Education Sciencesa key research arm of the Education Departmentis now facing yet another legal challenge.

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Darius Robinson - Football, University of Missouri

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Why Muslims voices face an ‘untenable environment’ in higher ed right now

University Business

The Trump administration’s campaign against antisemitism has created a “chilling effect” on Muslims and those protesting the Israel-Hamas war across college campuses, experts on Islamophobia argue. “Antisemitism is a problem. Hate is a problem,” says Corey Saylor, research and advocacy director at the Council on American-Islamic Relations, or CAIR. “Addressing all forms of racism is what the government’s job is, but for it to single out one particular fo

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Laura Bonomo - Lacrosse, Siena College

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