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Charitable Giving to U.S. Higher Education Institutions Rises 3% Despite Economic Challenges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Charitable contributions to American colleges and universities increased by 3 percent in the 2023-2024 academic fiscal year when adjusted for inflation, according to a report released Thursday by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). The annual CASE Insights on Voluntary Support of Education (VSE) survey reveals that higher education institutions received a total of $61.50 billion in charitable donations, demonstrating continued donor confidence despite economic fluctuatio

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The Power of Belonging: Enhancing Student Success Through Inclusive Teaching Strategies

The Scholarly Teacher

Stacey S. Souther, Cuyahoga Community CollegeIntroductionA students sense of belonging is powerfulin fact, the formation of relationships is one of the most significant determinants of student success. Academic belonging is multidimensional and includes both the normally construed social dimension as well as an often overlooked intellectual one (Rueda & Lowe Swift, 2024).

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A Legacy That Will Not Be Erased

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Mary Dana Hinton March 12th would have been my mothers 99th birthday. It surprises me every day that shes not here to celebrate it. For her entire life, she was a vibrant testament to the value and the necessity of education for women. My mother believed in the promise that with an education, you could not only help yourself but also have an obligation to help those around you.

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ResEdChat Ep 111: Examining the Ongoing Importance of Professional Organizations with Brian Hopkins

Roompact

We're pleased to welcome Brian to the show this week to talk about his journey that led him to joining ACPA in a professional capacity as well as what he sees as the ways professional organizations are creating relevant opportunities for learning, camaraderie, and authentic connections for higher education staff members all over the world. *You may notice that there was a minor audio issue in the middle of this episode, which required us to swap mics.

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Dr. Marlene Tromp Named University of Vermont's 28th President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Marlene Tromp The University of Vermont (UVM) Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Marlene Tromp as the institution's 28th president. Tromp, who is currently serving as president of Boise State University, will assume her new role later this summer. "Dr. Tromp brings with her the experience and ability for great success that will benefit the university, community, and state," said Cynthia Barnhart, Board of Trustees chair and co-chair of the Presidential Search Advisory Committee.

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Gilbert Family Foundation Doubles Scholarship Commitment to $2 Million in Support of Detroit Students Attending College for Creative Studies

College for Creative Study

Two CCS students from Detroit will be awarded $50,000 scholarships annually, distributed over four years. Gilbert Family Foundation also announced scholarship support for pre-college summer workshops and completion scholarships aimed at retaining students. Gilbert Family Foundation and College for Creative Studies (CCS) today announced a new $1 million grant to expand the Gilbert Family Foundation Endowed Scholarship.

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Succession planning: How to find a community college president

University Business

In a June 2024 article, Katherine Gonzalez noted, Top-level leaders in community colleges are not only aging, but also retiring in waves, with an average tenure of five to seven years. This emerging environment can leave institutions facing expensive searches, long stints with interim appointees and uncertainty and damaged morale when a senior administrator departs.

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Spring 2025 Graduate Student Mentoring Circles

CAPD

Looking to Connect with MIT Alumni? Join Spring 2025 Graduate Student Mentoring Circles! Are you hoping to get real-world career advice from MIT alumni this spring? Whether you’re exploring different career paths, curious about specific industries, or looking to expand your network, the Graduate Student Mentoring Circles are the perfect opportunity.

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Student Spotlight: Caitlin’s Fall Semester in Budapest, Hungary

AIFS Abroad

Want to hear from a college student who did a study abroad program in Hungary ? We recently caught up with AIFS Abroad participant Caitlin from Northern Illinois University who spent her fall semester studying abroad in the city of Budapest. Hungary to learn more about Caitlins experience as a study abroad student in Budapest with AIFS Abroad? Read on!

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2025 Women of Color in the Academy Conference

CAPD

Join us on Friday, May 2, 2025 to hear from a variety of speakers, participate in interactive workshops, and network with women of color academics and their allies from the Greater Boston area and beyond. All are welcome! You can attend in person or virtually. Online attendees will be able to participate in the keynote, plenary sessions, networking event, and virtual workshops.

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Philanthropic Giving to Higher Ed on the Rise

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Philanthropic giving to higher ed institutions increased 3percent when adjusted for inflationfor a total of $61.5billionbetween 2023 and 2024, according to a new report from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.

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What is on in Singapore 4 to 7 November?

Higher Education Whisperer

I just booked for EduTech Asia 2025 in Singapore 5 to 6 November. Last year at the event Professor Angela Lee from Sunway University Malaysia, and I talked about AI and education in a "silent disco" fireside chat. Usually I give some talks and attend some extra conferences. Any suggestions?

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Seattle University to Ax Cornish Staff in Merger

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Seattle University and Cornish College of the Arts are one step closer to what is essentially an acquisition after reaching a formal agreement for Seattle to absorb the arts school, officials announced Tuesday.

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Valentine’s Day in Prague Vlog

ISA Journal

Caislyn Hummel, Olivet Nazarene University, is studying abroad with ISA inPrague, Czech Republic. Follow along with video blogger Caislyn for a day in her life in Praguebut not just any day, the day of love! Talk about romanticizing your life.

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The Women’s NCAA Champs, as Determined by Academics

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The Womens NCAA Champs, as Determined by Academics Johanna Alonso Thu, 03/20/2025 - 03:00 AM Inside Higher Ed continues its tradition of predicting the womens March Madness winner based only on academic achievement.

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More than 200,000 former Walden University students owe more than $9 Billion

Higher Education Inquirer

The Higher Education Inquirer has recently received a Freedom of Information (FOIA) response regarding student loan debt held by former Liberty University students. The FOIA was 25-01941-F.

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Seattle University to Absorb Cornish College of the Arts

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Seattle University and Cornish College of the Arts are one step closer to what is essentially an acquisition after reaching a formal agreement for Seattle to absorb the arts school, officials announced Tuesday.

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Columbia University signals it will comply with Trump administration’s demands

University Business

Columbia University signaled Wednesday that it would comply with the Trump administration’s demands in return for restoring $400 million in federal funding, saying it would “engage in constructive dialogue with our federal regulators.” The Trump administration canceled the university’s federal grants this month, accusing it of “inaction in the face of persistent harassment of Jewish students.

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Decoding the Transfer Path to a Degree

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Decoding the Transfer Path to a Degree quintina.barne Thu, 03/20/2025 - 03:00 AM Ithakas new Transfer Explorer maps transfer courses to degree requirements.

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How big is the money portfolio in the Department of Education?

University Business

President Donald Trump’s wishes to shut down the U.S. Education Department has the potential to alter various functions of higher education. To better understand the administration’s agenda, its important to know what the department is responsible for in terms of spending. Heres a look at that data. In fiscal year 2024 alone, the net cost to operate the department was more than $218 billion, according to an analysis from the Pew Research Center.

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Personal Perspectives on Combining Traditional Degrees With Digital Credentials

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Personal Perspectives on Combining Traditional Degrees With Digital Credentials Melissa Ezarik Thu, 03/20/2025 - 03:00 AM At the recent 1EdTech Digital Credentials Summit, a panel of those who earned or are earning traditional degrees and microcredentials shared their experiences and three positive impacts of their education decisions.

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Trump administration suspends $175 million in federal funding for Penn over transgender swimmer

University Business

The Trump administration has suspended approximately $175 million in federal funding for the University of Pennsylvania over a transgender swimmer who last competed for the school in 2022, said the White House. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Feb.5 that was intended to ban transgender athletes from competing in girls and womens sports.

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Who Is Katrina Armstrong?

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Who Is Katrina Armstrong? Josh Moody Thu, 03/20/2025 - 03:00 AM Both supporters and critics praise Columbia Universitys interim president for her openness. But will she stand up to Donald Trump amid unprecedented threats?

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Trump is bombarding the Ivy League. This college just hired a staunch ally as its top lawyer.

University Business

As the Trump administration intensifies its battle with elite universities, one Ivy League school is lawyering up with a Trump ally. Dartmouth College announced this week that it has tapped Matt Raymer, the former chief counsel at the Republican National Committee, to serve as the colleges top lawyer and senior vice president. Raymer will not only run the general counsels office, but also serve on Dartmouth President Sian Leah Beilocks leadership team and advise the college on legal and strategi

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Bunker Hill Cancels Study Abroad Due to Federal Policy Concerns

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Bunker Hill Community College is canceling its summer study abroad programs in response to Trump administration immigration policies, WBUR reported.

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Trump Administration Moves to Dismantle Department of Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a move that fulfills a campaign promise but ignites controversy across the education sector, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to begin the process of eliminating the Department of Education, a federal agency established in 1979 under President Jimmy Carter. The signing ceremony featured an unusual arrangement of children seated at desks around the President, each with mock versions of the order to sign alongside Trump.

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Trump Order Threatens University Libraries, Museums

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Trump Order Threatens University Libraries, Museums kathryn.palmer Thu, 03/20/2025 - 03:00 AM The president disbanded the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Academic researchers, librarians and museum professionals say defunding the agency undermines their commitment to education.

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Trump Admin Questions Canadian, Australian Researchers

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The Trump administration has sent questionnaires to U.S.-funded Canadian and Australian researchers asking whether their research is a DEI project, whether it defends against gender ideology and whether it reinforces U.S.

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AFT Sues Trump for Blocking Access to Loan Repayment Plans

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The American Federation of Teachers sued the Education Department on Wednesday, accusing the Trump administration of effectively breaking the student loan system.