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Dr. Marcus H. Burgess An arbitration committee appointed by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) has reversed a decision to strip Saint Augustine’s University (SAU), a historically Black university in Raleigh, North Carolina, of its membership. “This reinstatement acknowledges SAU’s relentless dedication to upholding academic standards and ensuring a thriving educational environment for our students,” said SAU Interim President Dr.
Introducing a Shorter, ‘More Flexible’ ACT Liam Knox Mon, 07/22/2024 - 03:00 AM The newly for-profit assessment company rolled out two “fundamental changes” to its namesake exam last week. What’s driving the overhaul?
Darren Walker has announced plans to step down as president of the Ford Foundation by the end of 2025. Darren Walker “The work of the Ford Foundation is the work of generations, and I’m proud to have played a part in leading this storied institution,” said Walker. “The efforts to address the societal drivers of inequality with grantees and partners would not have been possible without the tenacity of our incredible program and operations colleagues,” he continued.
The University of California system spent more than $29 million to manage pro-Palestinian protests on its campuses this spring, according to preliminary estimates obtained by the Los Angeles Times. Ninety percent of that expenditure went toward law enforcement, private security and other safety measures, the newspaper reported.
Harvard Kennedy School professor Dr. Khalil Gibran Muhammad has accepted a tenured position at Princeton University. Dr. Khalil Gibran Muhammad Muhammad is the Ford Foundation Professor of History, Race and Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School. A prominent scholar, he directs the Institutional Antiracism and Accountability Project and is the former director of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, a division of the New York Public Library.
Prosecutors in Cook County, Ill., have dropped misdemeanor charges against four Northwestern University staff accused of obstructing law enforcement during pro-Palestinian protests on the institution’s Evanston campus in late April, according to WBEZ Chicago.
Future test-takers can expect the ACT college entrance exam to be shorter with an optional science section, according to new changes announced by ACT officials. Janet Godwin English, reading, and math remain as the core sections of the ACT test that will result in a college-reportable score, said Janet Godwin, the CEO at ACT. She noted in a mid-July post that science, like the writing section, will be offered as an additional section.
Campus Engagement Tip: Create a Commuter Orientation Ashley Mowreader Mon, 07/22/2024 - 03:00 AM Colleges and universities target off-campus students with additional resources and socialization opportunities during the orientation process.
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Campus Engagement Tip: Create a Commuter Orientation Ashley Mowreader Mon, 07/22/2024 - 03:00 AM Colleges and universities target off-campus students with additional resources and socialization opportunities during the orientation process.
Dr. Maria A. Pharr has been named president of Pitt Community College (PCC). Dr. Maria Pharr “I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as next president of Pitt Community College and look forward to contributing to the college’s legacy of leadership excellence,” said Pharr. Pharr starts the role Aug. 13, becoming the first woman in the college’s 63-year history to serve as president.
Grad Students Must Focus on the 6 P’s Sarah Bray Mon, 07/22/2024 - 03:00 AM By focusing on purpose, priorities, purse, positioning, politics and people, you can develop a strategic approach to your work, advises Dinuka Gunaratne.
Mechelle English Mechelle English has been named vice president of development at Columbia College. She served as vice president of advancement at Aiken Technical College in South Carolina. English holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina and a master’s from Columbia College.
Colleges Work to Recover From the CrowdStrike Outage Johanna Alonso Mon, 07/22/2024 - 03:00 AM Though not as debilitated as hospitals and airlines, some higher ed institutions canceled classes or went without Wi-Fi. Some experts say it’s a wake-up call.
Dr. Dan Greenstein has announced his departure as chancellor of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). He plans to leave the position Oct. 11. Dr. Dan Greenstein “For six years, I have poured my heart and soul into our system, its people, mission, and places,” Greenstein wrote in an open letter to students, faculty, and staff. "My passion for our work, students, and cause is unwavering.
Information Deficits Undermine College Access Elizabeth Redden Mon, 07/22/2024 - 03:00 AM Financial issues aren’t the only barrier to access, Siva Kumari writes.
Rosemary Fowler discovered the kaon particle during her doctoral research in 1948 but gave up PhD to have a family A trailblazing physicist who gave up her PhD 75 years ago to have a family has received an honorary doctorate from her former university. Rosemary Fowler, 98, discovered the kaon particle during her doctoral research under Cecil Powell at the University of Bristol in 1948, which contributed to his Nobel prize for physics in 1950.
Student Wellness Tip: Offer Free Menstrual Products Ashley Mowreader Mon, 07/22/2024 - 03:00 AM Colleges are expanding access to hygiene products to improve basic needs support and promote student wellness.
Education secretary acknowledged crisis in sector with many institutions facing severe financial difficulties Universities in England facing severe financial difficulties should not expect a government bailout, the education secretary has said, despite warnings from the sector of thousands of job losses, course closures and even bankruptcies. With 40% of institutions projected to run budget deficits this year, Bridget Phillipson acknowledged the crisis.
Professor Ashley DeeksGreeting from "The Double Black Box: National Security, Artificial Intelligence, and the Struggle for Democratic Accountability" by Professor Ashley Deeks, University of Virginia.
In the 1980s, 25% of pupils at my children’s primary school had free school dinners. The number now is more than 50%, writes local GP Dr Martin Judson Benjamin Myers and Anna Barker correctly point out increasing poverty among the permanent residents of Durham ( My home town: How Durham changed under Conservative rule, 9 July ). I have spent my career as a GP serving the local population and my family home remains in the city centre.
Students engaged in ASA DataFest hackathon In this extra post, Serveh Sharifi, Vanda Inacio, Ozan Evkaya, and Amanda Lenzi, academics from the School of Mathematics, share their experience and insights on hosting the American Statistical Association (ASA) DataFest 2024 at The University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University. The hackathon attracted 82 students who worked in teams to analyse a large dataset from CourseKata.
Doctoral student at Renmin University of China school of liberal arts in Beijing posted recordings on Weibo A top Chinese university has fired a professor, a day after a graduate student accused him of sexual harassment on social media in a rare public allegation and posted recordings as evidence, drawing widespread support. The woman, who identified herself as Wang Di, said she is studying in a doctoral programme at Renmin University of China’s school of liberal arts.
Teaching high school senior seminars and observing outcomes has been one of the highlights of my career as an educator. The benefits of high school senior seminars are out of this world. I have witnessed and been a part of implementing a variety of senior seminars, which essentially consists of the facilitation of a year-long (or semester-long) senior project.
Here's a Google graphic of views by nation of the Higher Education Inquirer over the last 30 days. Almost every view from Israel came on one day last week. Also note the views from Hong Kong, Hungary, China, and Iran. Is anyone else observing this type of internet traffic? And what exactly does it mean? Here are the all-time views.
Community college student Jennifer Toledo says earning a four-year degree is exciting, but has had difficulty navigating the complicated higher education system as a Mexican immigrant. Benjamin Gregory, a former community college student, managed to graduate with an associate degree and transfer to a four-year school despite the challenges of enrolling as an older student.
By: Megan Chan, STEM Policy Intern, Office of the Deputy Secretary In the ever-evolving world of STEM, dedicating spaces and opportunities to amplify girls of color are essential for their overall advancement in the field. This summer, I am serving as a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) Policy Intern at the U.S. Department of Continue Reading The post Full STEM Ahead: Supporting Girls of Color in the Field of STEM appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
Higher education is a hot topic these days, and with the fall semester quickly approaching, college students likely have quite a few questions that they need to answer. Where am I going to live? What classes do I want to take? Which books do I need to buy? How am I going to afford this? Read more from NorthJersey.com. The post Are New Jersey’s colleges and universities worth it?
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, a fierce champion for higher education, died on Saturday at the age of 74, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Jackson Lee represented the 18th Congressional District of Texas and served nearly 30 years in the U.S. House of Representatives. Her legislative initiatives included the Sentencing Reform Act, the George Floyd Law Enforcement Trust and Integrity Act, The RAISE Act, The Fair Chance for Youth Act, the Kimberly Vaughan Firearm Safe Storage Act, Ka
The University of Minnesota system is internationally renowned for its sustainability initiatives and research, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50% between 2008 and 2022. Its 2021 strategic plan, MPact 2025 , only upped the ante, promising to reduce emissions by another 60% by 2033 and become carbon neutral by 2050. This work closely aligns with the mission of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, a fierce champion for higher education, died on Saturday at the age of 74, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Jackson Lee represented the 18th Congressional District of Texas and served nearly 30 years in the U.S. House of Representatives. Her legislative initiatives included the Sentencing Reform Act, the George Floyd Law Enforcement Trust and Integrity Act, The RAISE Act, The Fair Chance for Youth Act, the Kimberly Vaughan Firearm Safe Storage Act, Ka
New OPM Regulations Aren’t Coming Until 2025, if They Happen at All Lauren.Coffey@… Mon, 07/22/2024 - 03:00 AM The Biden administration has pushed off new regs that have loomed over colleges and outside contractors for months. But the threat of them has already created waves across higher education.
As pro-Palestinian demonstrations rocked college campuses this spring with protests of the war in Gaza, many university administrators found themselves eager to quell the action however they could. Some negotiated with the demonstrators. Many sent in the police. When Columbia University called in the police in April to break up an encampment, it was the first major detainment of protesters.
A federal judge denied the Biden administration’s request to narrow or delay a recent court hold blocking the Education Department from enforcing its new Title IX rule at hundreds of colleges across the country.
Election 2024 continues to surprise. After President Joseph R. Biden dropped out of the presidential election Sunday, he quickly endorsed his vice president, Kamala Harris, to replace him at the top of the ticket. Biden's decision created a whiplash within the Republican base. GOP leaders launched swift attacks on Harris, labeling her as a “DEI” candidate.
Donald Trump and JD Vance promise to begin mass deportations in 2025 if they win the November 2024 US election. It's a populist idea that has a long history in the US. And it's understandable that many struggling Americans would favor a program that would eliminate from the competition those people who were not born in the US, legally or illegally. This America First plan would expel about 11 million men, women, and children, break up millions of families and an untold number of communities, and
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