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Colleges and universities have received nearly $60 billion in foreign gifts and contracts, watchdog finds

University Business

American colleges and universities have received close to $60 billion in foreign gifts and contracts over a decades-long span, according to a new watchdog report. Americans for Public Trust, a right-leaning dark money watchdog, found the nearly $60 billion of foreign money has gone into hundreds of colleges and universities, with 10 elite schools raking in a third of the money, raising concerns about national security and a lack of compliance with disclosure laws.

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Why Hope is Unique: Embodying Mentorship Instead of Direction

Hope College Network

When I was touring colleges, I visited several liberal arts and Christian schools. Among these schools were some that mandate chapel attendance, require student faith statements, avoid a core curriculum, and impede studying abroad. These examples give a very specific direction to students. Although these aspects can have positive impacts, such as a stable Christian environment or a flexible curriculum, these are a few examples that boosted Hope in my eyes and set it apart from other schools.

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A trio of reasons for the TRIO Programs

University Business

For nearly 60 years, the TRIO programs have been a cornerstone of educational opportunity in the United States. Originating from the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, TRIO programs have expanded access to higher education for over six million Americans, creating pathways from middle school to doctoral degrees. By serving low-income, first-generation students and students with disabilities, TRIO has played a pivotal role in breaking cycles of poverty and opening new doors of opportunity.

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Biomimicry: Learning from Nature’s Genius

Gray Associates

What if nature held the blueprint for our next big innovation? Biomimicrya practice rooted in learning from the strategies and designs found in the natural worldoffers a fresh perspective on solving complex challenges. Discover how this nature-inspired approach is influencing everything from cutting-edge technology to emerging academic programs, and what it could mean for the future of innovation and education.

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Trade schools are in a growth phase. Can it last?

University Business

Enrollment in trade schools has significantly increased since the pandemic, and it’s only expected to continue over the next decade, according to a new report from Validated Insights. Newly collected data from the higher education marketing agency reveals that new enrollment from 2020 to 2023 grew by 10.5%. Consequently, revenue increased 7.8% over the past four years.

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Community Tech Investments Support Higher Education’s Future

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Higher education institutions matter a great deal to the cities and towns they call home. Their faculty and staff raise families there, their students work and shop there, and their facilities become treasured event centers. A colleges population extends far beyond campus and into just about every aspect of day-to-day life, from schools and houses of worship to youth sports and bowling leagues.

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The Guardian view on gender gaps in education: girls and boys both need attention | Editorial

The Guardian Higher Education

A new study contradicts received wisdom about underachieving boys. But concerns backed up by evidence should be addressed New research showing that boys in English schools outperformed girls in maths and science tests offers a corrective to a narrative emphasising the extent to which boys have fallen behind in their learning. The analysis, from the UCL Institute of Education, found that the gender gap in England was the widest in any of the 72 countries where it was measured.

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Paris: A City That Always Feels New

ISA Journal

Ella Jayne is a student at the University of Colorado Boulder and an ISA Featured Photo Blogger. She is studying with ISA in Barcelona, Spain. Paris never loses its enchantment, regardless of how often you return. There's always something new to find when exploring the city's lovely streets, whether it's your first time or your tenth.

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The Student Affairs Grad School Cheat Sheet: Part 2

Roompact

Last month, I wrote about my general experience researching, applying to, and working while in graduate school. (Check out Part 1 in this series.) In this months post, I continue to explore my graduate school experience by highlighting the core courses (and some important electives!) that I still benefit from today. Foundations and Functions Known.

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The AI-Powered Student Experience: A New Form of Communication From Recruitment to Graduation

University Business

Register Now Date & Time: Thursday, April 24that 2 p.m. ET AI is transforming higher educationand changing student expectations. Today, 65% of students view themselves as customers of their institutions, expecting the same personalized, seamless, and responsive experiences they receive from top consumer brands. Universities that fail to meet modern student expectations risk losing applicants, revenue, and long-term enrollment stability.

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The Evolving Landscape of Student Lending: Fintech Disruption and Bank Adaptation (Glen McGhee)

Higher Education Inquirer

The student loan market represents a significant segment of consumer lending in the United States, with approximately $1.7 trillion in outstanding debt. This market is undergoing profound transformation as financial technology companies challenge traditional banking institutions, offering innovative lending models and digital-first experiences. This report compares the current footprint of fintechs and banks in student lending and analyzes potential market shifts if federal loan guarantees were

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What Happens if Libraries Can’t Buy Ebooks?

Confessions of a Community College Dean

What Happens if Libraries Cant Buy Ebooks? Elizabeth Redden Tue, 03/25/2025 - 03:00 AM Leo S. Lo writes that a shift from perpetual licenses to subscription-based models demands a strategic response. Byline(s) Leo S.

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Indonesia’s EV Policy an Opportunity for Australian Higher Education

Higher Education Whisperer

Greetings from "Indonesias industrial policy: downstreaming and EV supply chain" seminar at the Australian National University in Canberra. Hilman Palaon from the Lowy Institute pointed out that while the Indonesian government has a policy to encourage local processing of nickle for electric vehicle batteries, there is a lack of expertise at local universities to train workers.

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Louisiana Expands Corequisite Integration to English Courses

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Louisiana Expands Corequisite Integration to English Courses Ashley Mowreader Tue, 03/25/2025 - 03:00 AM A statewide overhaul of remedial education has seen early success, with passing rates jumping over 40 percentage points among corequisite English students. The work required cross-campus collaboration, faculty development and leadership buy-in.

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Digital Badging at the System Level

Parchment

In this episode, we are joined by Marla Gunasegaram, Systemwide Learning Technology Strategist at the California State University System. She shares how they scaled digital badging across the CSU system, how they collaborate with individual institutions and why a system-wide LMS is key to their success. There’s always more to learn. Case Studies Higher Ed How University of Cincinnati Automated Transfer Transcript Processing With Data Automation Recently, we sat down with Molly McDermott-Fa

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Keep Calm and Carry On

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Keep Calm and Carry On Elizabeth Redden Tue, 03/25/2025 - 03:00 AM Higher ed leaders need to carefully consider their unique contexts in charting a path through the current chaos, Susan Elrod and Adrianna Kezar write.

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The rise of university brand managers: why higher ed is investing in new roles

Terminalfour

Universities have increasingly recognized the importance of strategic brand management, leading to the creation of dedicated brand manager positions within their institutions. This week, we look at some insights on these new roles with Beth Fritzinger, Brand Manager at Johns Hopkins University.

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Micro-Experiences in Service Learning Break Barriers to Access

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Micro-Experiences in Service Learning Break Barriers to Access Ashley Mowreader Tue, 03/25/2025 - 09:00 AM Goucher College offers short-term service learning experiences to remove obstacles for students to participate in high-impact experiences.

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President moves: 2 longtime leaders retire and 5 new hires

University Business

Hiring Megan Coval – Butler County Community College (Penn.) Megan Coval has been promoted to permanent leader of Butler County Community College. President Coval has focused on reducing expenses since becoming interim president last May, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. She’s shuttered one campus and will be moving operations of another to a cheaper building, saving more than $500,000 dollars per year.

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The Drag Show Goes On After Texas District Court Blocks A&M’s Ban

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas on Monday blocked Texas A&M University system officials from enforcing a ban on on-campus drag performances.

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What could happen to financial aid without the Department of Education

University Business

President Donald Trump has officially moved to dismantle the Department of Education, but said federal funding for core programs, including Pell Grants and student financial aid, will be unaffected. The president cannot unilaterally abolish a federal agency without the approval of Congress. However, in the executive order signed Thursday, he instructed Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to the maximum extent appropriate and permitted by law, take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure o

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Bowdoin Receives $50M Gift to Establish AI Initiative

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Bowdoin College has received a $50million gift from Reed Hastings, 1983 alumnus, Netflix cofounder and Powder Mountain CEO, to create the Hastings Initiative for AI and Humanity.

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FACULTY UNIONS SUE TRUMP ADMIN: NO HALTING SCIENCE RESEARCH TO SUPPRESS SPEECH (American Federation of Teachers)

Higher Education Inquirer

The faculty and national labor unions allege that the Trump administration improperly canceled Columbia Universitys federal funding to compel speech restrictions on campus, damaging both vital scientific research and academic discourse NEW YORK The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) and the AFT today sued the Trump administration on behalf of their members for unlawfully cutting off $400 million in federal funding for crucial public health research to force Columbia University

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Education Department Reeling After Layoffs

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Education Department Reeling After Layoffs Liam Knox Tue, 03/25/2025 - 03:00 AM The Trump administration said its sweeping cuts would eliminate bloat at the department. Staff say the chaotic process has stalled essential functions and left remaining employees with unmanageable workloads.

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Washington Update: Dismantling the Department of Education and Redefining Oversight for Higher Ed: Changing Higher Ed podcast 252 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Tom Netting

The Change Leader, Inc.

March 25, 2025 · Episode 252 Washington Update: Dismantling the Department of Education and Redefining Oversight for Higher Ed 39 Min · By The Change Leader, Inc. The Department of Education is being dismantled. Find out how federal changes to Title IX, student loans, and oversight may impact your institution. The Department of Education is being systematically dismantled, reshaped, and redistributed.

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McMahon: Columbia Is on ‘Right Track’ to Restore Funding

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The changes Columbia University announced in response to the Trump administrations demands that the campus address reports of antisemitism appear to have appeased the federal government, according to remarks by Education Secretary Linda McMahon in a CNN interview with Dana Bash Sunday.

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Department of Education lawsuits: 2 coalitions challenge Trump’s plans

University Business

Two coalitions of higher ed and K12 advocates filed separate lawsuits Monday, hoping to derail President Donald Trump’s executive order to close the Department of Education. One lawsuit was filed by the American Association of University Professors along with two Massachusetts school districts, the American Federation of Teachers, AFSCME Council 93 and the Service Employees International Union.

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A Historical View of Trump’s Anti-DEI Crusade

Confessions of a Community College Dean

A Historical View of Trumps Anti-DEI Crusade Johanna Alonso Tue, 03/25/2025 - 03:00 AM Historian Robert Cohen, whose most recent book focuses on integration at the University of Georgia, explains what we stand to lose now that anti-DEI attacks extend to the classroom.

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Columbia Faculty Push Back on Trump’s Attacks

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Columbia Faculty Push Back on Trumps Attacks Katherine Knott Tue, 03/25/2025 - 03:00 AM Columbia professors said that the rest of higher education should be on notice after the Trump administrations interference in their universitys affairs.

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Lawsuits Challenge Trump’s Attempt to Close Education Department

Confessions of a Community College Dean

One lawsuit has already been filed against President Donald Trump and his education secretary, Linda McMahon, as of Monday, just four days after the president signed an executive order directing McMahon to close down her department to the maximum extent appropriate and permitted by law. Another has been announced but not yet filed.