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College Students Face Widespread Basic Needs Insecurity, New Report Finds

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Nearly 3 in 4 college students are struggling to meet their basic needs, according to a new report released by The Hope Center. The "Student Basic Needs Survey Report," which analyzed responses from over 74,000 students across 91 colleges in 16 states, reveals alarming rates of food insecurity, housing instability, and mental health challenges among today's college students.

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Sussex to launch UK’s first climate justice undergraduate degree

The Guardian Higher Education

University announces new BA, after survey found most 14- to 18-year-olds want more rigorous climate change education The University of Sussex will introduce what it says is the UKs first undergraduate degree focused on climate justice. The BA course, called climate justice, sustainability and development, will begin in 2026. The university says it will equip students with a blend of expertise in climate politics, activism and environmental human rights.

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Report: Childcare Program Underserves Black Student Parents at Community Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A new study from the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies reveals that Black student parents at community colleges face significant barriers in accessing critical childcare support, potentially hindering their educational progress and economic mobility. The research brief, "Black Student Parents' Access to Affordable Child Care Support at Community Colleges," examines the Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) program, a federal initiative designed to help student parents

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10 colleges with the happiest students in America

University Business

People often refer to college as the happiest four years of their livesbut that clich belies a more complex reality. Seventy percent of college students reported struggling with their mental health in a March 2024 U.S. News/Generation Lab poll. Despite this staggering figure, only 37% of students said they had actually sought out mental health care, according to the same poll.

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Louisiana Christian University Names Dr. Mark Johnson as 10th President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Louisiana Christian University's Board of Trustees has elected Dr. Mark Johnson as the institution's 10th president. Johnson, who currently serves as director of the Dr. Mark Johnson and his wife, Heather Williams Johnson Doctor of Ministry program at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, will take over leadership following the retirement of Dr.

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Only 5% of UK medical school entrants are working class, data shows

The Guardian Higher Education

Sutton Trust says underrepresentation of poorer students is outrageous but number has doubled in 10 years to 2022 Students from working class backgrounds still only make up 5% of entrants to medical schools across the UK, a proportion that has doubled over the past decade, analysis has found. The research, conducted by the Sutton Trust and University College London (UCL), looked at almost 94,000 applicants to UK medical schools between 2012 and 2022, which represent almost half of all UK medical

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Cloud Phone Solutions Modernize Communications in Higher Ed

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Why make a change when what you have seems to work? Six or seven years ago, that was the question Joni Leuthardt asked herself as she considered the phone system at Alexandria Technical and Community College. As the voice administrator for the Minnesota institution, Leuthardt had received information about a new cloud-based phone system and had been asked if she might be interested in a possible implementation.

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First-Year Experiences: Fun Stories & Lessons Learned

Hope College Network

Whenever I go home now, I inevitably get asked the same questions: How is college going? and How has the transition been? Thankfully, college has been lovely and the transition felt very natural. However, just because the transition was smooth, does not mean that my experiences as a first-year student have been uneventful. Orientation All first-years kicked off their college experience with Orientation.

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The NSF’s Higher Ed Research ‘Hit List’

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The NSFs Higher Ed Research Hit List kathryn.palmer Wed, 02/26/2025 - 03:00 AM Senator Ted Cruz has released a database of more than 3,400 National Science Foundation grants he believes push a far-left ideology. Free speech advocates and researchers say its a scare tactic that undermines scientific inquiry.

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Graduate and online enrollment: How to succeed on a tight budget

University Business

Graduate and online enrollment teams face constrained budgets even as their work becomes a higher priority for institutions nationwide, according to a survey from EAB. The higher education consulting service surveyed nearly 350 university leaders responsible for graduate and online enrollment to understand potential areas for growth. Two-thirds said they are tasked with growing graduate enrollment by 3% in the next three years and 92% said enrollment growth is a top priority for the 202425 acade

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Applications for Some Student Loan Repayment Plans Frozen

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Applications for Some Student Loan Repayment Plans Frozen jessica.blake@ Wed, 02/26/2025 - 03:00 AM Experts say turning off applications for income-driven repayment options isnt necessary and could harm borrowers.

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Top global destinations for higher education: ‘When cost is not an issue, families prefer the U.S. and the UK,’ expert says

University Business

This month, Global Citizen Solutions released its first-ever Global Education Report naming the top destinations for higher education. The 10 countries were ranked based on factors like university prestige, quality of life, visa options, and post-graduation opportunities. The Global Citizen Solutions report shows that international higher education is growing, Laura Madrid, research lead in the Global Intelligence Unit at GCS, tells CNBC Make It.

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Penn State Weighs Campus Closures

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Facing enrollment challenges and financial pressures, Pennsylvania State University is launching a review to determine which of its Commonwealth Campuses will be closed in coming years. Of 19 Commonwealth Campuses, 12 will be considered for closure.

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Elite University Presidents: Most Hated Men (and Women) on Campus

Higher Education Inquirer

In prestigious universities across the country, the figurehead of the institutionthe presidenthas become a symbol of frustration and resentment among students, faculty, and staff. These figures, often once revered as academic leaders, are increasingly viewed as little more than corporate CEOs, prioritizing the interests of wealthy trustees and donors over the very people who make the university what it is: the students and the dedicated faculty and staff who carry out its mission.

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Survey: What Presidents Really Think

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Survey: What Presidents Really Think Josh Moody Wed, 02/26/2025 - 03:00 AM The latest Inside Higher Ed Survey of College and University Presidents finds weak support for tenure, high confidence in financial stability and concerns about a lack of progress on student mental health issues.

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Remembering Dr. Alvin F. Poussaint: A Pioneer for Diversity in Medicine and Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Alvin Francis Poussaint, whose tireless advocacy for diversity in medical education transformed Harvard Medical School and influenced generations of physicians from underrepresented backgrounds, died late last week. He was 90. Dr. Alvin Poussaint For more than five decades, Poussaint served as a beacon of change at Harvard Medical School (HMS), where he worked as faculty associate dean for student affairs and founding director of the HMS Office of Recruitment & Multicultural Affairs.

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USDA Reinstates Scholarship Program for HBCU Students

Confessions of a Community College Dean

On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reopened applications to the 1890 Scholars Program, which provides federal scholarships to agriculture students at historically Black land-grant institutions. The program was previously suspended pending further review, according to the departments website last week. News of the programs suspension prompted significant backlash.

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The Top 6 Study Abroad Destinations for 2025

Study and Go Abroad

Are you thinking of studying abroad in 2025? Check out these top locations for Canadian students! Your education can mean more than just getting a degree. Are you someone who craves adventure, loves culture, is independent, and want to see the world? If so, studying abroad could be the right choice for you! Whether you study abroad for your whole degree or just for a semester, youll gain benefits from immersing yourself in a different culture , like learning a different language, travelling the

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Academic Support Tip: Reducing Barriers to Tutoring Participation 

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Academic Support Tip: Reducing Barriers to Tutoring Participation Ashley Mowreader Wed, 02/26/2025 - 03:00 AM Despite a majority of institutions offering tutoring services, only one in eight students utilize these resources. Here are five ways to provide or incentivize use of tutoring services.

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University of Michigan Implements Proactive Measures in Response to Federal Funding Cuts

Higher Education Inquirer

In response to potential federal funding reductions, the University of Michigan has announced a series of strategic measures aimed at protecting its financial stability. Despite the universitys strong financial standing, recent federal directivesspecifically, a legal order to cease work on a multimillion-dollar projecthave prompted the university to prepare for additional funding challenges that may arise in the near future.

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North Idaho College Wins Accreditation Reprieve

Confessions of a Community College Dean

North Idaho College will remain accredited after the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities lifted its show cause status and gave NIC an extension to resolve remaining issues. NIC had been on show cause since February 2023, a status that required the college to demonstrate why its accreditation should not be revoked due to governance concerns.

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Betorspin Online Kumarhane ile Yetersiz Kumar Bahisleriyle Yüksek Miktarda Kazanç Artisi ve Ödüller.

College Scholarships

Az Yatirimla oyun yatirimlariyla yksek kazan artisi kazanmak, kumarhane sitelerinde mantikli bir zm gerektirir. Betorspin Kumarhane Platformu, oyuncularina sinirli yatirimlarla kazanli saglama sanslari sunarak, oyun dnyasinda gzel bir deneyim yasamanizi saglar. Az Tutarlarla yatirimlar ile oynayarak, daha ok sre oyun oynama sansi saglayabilir ve sansinizi daha ok test etmek iin ekstra sans yakalayabilirsiniz.

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Just Say No to Teaching Demos

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Just Say No to Teaching Demos Elizabeth Redden Wed, 02/26/2025 - 03:00 AM Aditya Simha argues that teaching demos tell search committees very little about a faculty job candidate.

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Fighting for science, research—and cures (AFT Higher Education)

Higher Education Inquirer

Fighting for science, researchand cures Hands off our research! Hands off our healthcare! Hands off our jobs! The message rang out loud and clear at the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, D.C., Feb. 25, where scientists, researchers and other higher education workers rallied against the cuts the Trump administration has been making to medical research.

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Updated Data Tool Assesses College Return on Investment

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce released an updated data tool today that assesses the return on investment of different higher education institutions.

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Denying Black History is Morally Reprehensible

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Morally reprehensible is the devastating judgmental phrase that Acting Assistant Secretary of Education for Civil Rights Craig Trainor uses in his opening sentence Patricia A. McGuire of his February 14, 2025 Dear Colleague letter spelling out new rules and coercive threats for race conscious practices in education. What is truly morally reprehensible is Trainors gaslighting of the history of educational racism in the United States.

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Out Now: IHE’s 2025 Survey of College and University Presidents

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Inside Higher Eds full 2025 Survey of College and University Presidents, conducted with Hanover Research, is out now.

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Struggling soup kitchens and hospitals in Sudan face uncertainty amid U.S. aid freeze (CBS News)

Higher Education Inquirer

When President Trump ordered a 90-day freeze on foreign aid, no one felt the impact more than the people of Sudan. Two years of civil war has left more than 25 million Sudanese starving in what is the largest humanitarian crisis the world has ever seen. Debora Patta reports.

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Under Pressure, CUNY Removes Palestine Scholar Job Posting

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Under Pressure, CUNY Removes Palestine Scholar Job Posting Liam Knox Wed, 02/26/2025 - 06:34 PM System leaders took down a job posting for a Palestinian studies professor at Governor Hochuls insistence. Faculty say its an unprecedented breach of academic autonomy.

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Teachers’ Union Sues to Block DEI Guidance

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Teachers Union Sues to Block DEI Guidance Katherine Knott Wed, 02/26/2025 - 01:17 PM Colleges have three days to comply with the Trump administrations order to end all race-conscious programming, unless a federal judge blocks it.

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