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Crenshaw Awarded the W.E.B Du Bois Medal from Harvard

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Legal scholar Kimberlé W. Crenshaw was among those honored on Tuesday with the W.E.B. Du Bois Medal from The Hutchins Center for African & African American Research at Harvard University. It is Harvard's highest honor in the field of African and African American studies. Kimberlé W. Crenshaw The award is given to individuals who have made significant contributions to African and African American culture.

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The Microcredential Generation

Confessions of a Community College Dean

A fast-growing number of traditionally college-age students are bypassing degrees to pursue cheaper and faster alternative credentials. Why are so many choosing this path—and will the journey pay off? #header-main { z-index: 103; }.

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Empowering Latinas Beyond Barriers Through Education, Persistence and Broader Understanding

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The glass ceiling remains firmly in place for many Latinas in America, but steady progress and a spirit of optimism propels us upward each year. Celebrating this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month with the theme “ Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together ” is an ideal time to recognize the strides Latinas have made while acknowledging the necessary work to shatter systemic barriers holding many back.

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‘Long and Difficult’ Recovery Ahead in N.C.

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Parents of students throughout western North Carolina anxiously await contact from their kids as power and cellular outages continue in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The storm may be over, but the cataclysmic flooding and power outages that Hurricane Helene unleashed have left university campuses across western North Carolina in shambles and many students disconnected from their families.

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NCAA Grants Over $1.5 million to Support Student-Athlete Academic Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The NCAA has awarded Division I Accelerating Academic Success Program grants to 17 schools for the 2024-25 academic year. The grants total over $1.5 million and are used to boost student-athlete academic achievement. “This is always an exciting time of the year — to congratulate and highlight our Accelerating Academic Success Program recipients,” said Felicia Martin, NCAA senior vice president of inclusion, education and community engagement.

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Announcing the 2024 Roompact Door Dec Contest Winners!

Roompact

Roompact’s door dec competition is now closed and we’re ready to announce the winners. We received 70+ entries (!), so picking ten was incredibly difficult. We tried to select a diverse group of winners that reflected the diversity of the submissions themselves. Thank you to all who entered! Your ideas are now a resource for.

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GRETCHEN GROGGEL RALSTON

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Gretchen Groggel Ralston has been appointed vice president and general counsel at Smith College in Massachusetts. Groggel Ralston previously served in a similar role at Simmons University, a women-focused university in Boston. Gretchen Groggel Ralston In her role as the college’s primary legal resource and a key member of the president’s team, Groggel Ralston will provide an overall vision for an array of legal services and counsel as well as the leadership and execution of Smith’s legal strate

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Making Authentic Optimism the New Normal

Higher Education Today

As we begin the 2024–25 academic year, campus leaders are confronting a convergence of challenges that make optimism feel more like a balancing act than a given. Pressures that include enrollment, finances, politics, and ongoing concerns over campus safety are weighing heavily on institutions and presidential leadership across the country. While the start of the academic year is traditionally accompanied by.

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Extracurricular Involvement Barriers to Bust

Confessions of a Community College Dean

In our 2024 Student Voice survey, undergraduates reveal how involved they are in the college experience, how much they think participation benefits them and what changes their institutions could make to encourage involvement. Joanne Martin, 52, has responsibilities as a wife, mother, grandmother and caretaker for her mother, who is battling cancer. She’s also a charitable clinic volunteer.

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The College for Creative Studies Announces Darcel Deneau ‘02 Fine Arts as the New President of the Alumni Council

College for Creative Study

The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is thrilled to announce Darcel Deneau, ‘02 Fine Arts, as the new President of the CCS Alumni Council. With her deep connection to Detroit and commitment to the artistic community, Darcel brings a wealth of experience and a vision for transformative leadership. Her appointment promises to foster growth and innovation within the Council, aiming to elevate alumni engagement across the CCS art and design community. “I am deeply honored to serve as the Pre

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California Enacts Sweeping Legacy Ban

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The state became the second to prohibit legacy preferences at both public and private institutions. It’s the most consequential legacy legislation to date. California governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation banning admissions preferences for relatives of alumni and donors at both public and private universities in the state on Monday, the second law in the nation that applies to independent as well as public colleges.

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Political Debate or WWE Match? Teaching Civility in Heated Times

Roompact

As Higher Ed professionals, we are positioned at the intersection of students’ personal, academic, and social lives. To take it one step further, it often feels like when we are trying to help students, we can only pick two of those three priorities (insert a woozy face emoji here.) During a high-pressure political season, emotions.

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Professor Who Was Secretly Taped, Then Fired, Sues Chapel Hill

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The now-former University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill professor whose classes the business school secretly recorded, and whose contract the university didn’t renew after he

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Strategies to Improve Student Retention Rates and Lower Acquisition Costs: Changing Higher Education podcast 227 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guests Carey Dukes

The Change Leader, Inc.

In this episode of Changing Higher Ed, Drumm welcomes Carey Dukes, Assistant Professor of Management at North Greenville University, to discuss innovative strategies for improving student retention and college readiness. Podcast Overview: ✓ Insights into the current state of student retention in higher education and the concept of "Academic Armageddon" for first-year students. ✓ Strategies for implementing a pre-college readiness course to better prepare students for academic success. ✓ Practica

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Paier College Denied Authority to Operate by Connecticut

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Paier College, a troubled for-profit art school, is facing possible closure amid a state investigation that found it failed various standards established by the Connecticut Office of Higher Education, including financial health and a lack of qualified faculty, WFSB reported. Paier reportedly has 10 days to appeal the decision or it must submit a closure plan to the state.

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Energy, Digital and People Skills for Australia

Higher Education Whisperer

Australia 4.0 - Energy & Digital Skills RoundtableGreetings from the Engineers Australia HQ, where I am taking part in the Australia 4.0 - Energy & Digital Skills Roundtable. This is organised by the Pearcey Foundation to work out what skills will be needed for the transition to zero emissions economy, and how to get them.

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About 1,000 Students to Test 2025–26 FAFSA in First Round

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The U.S. Education Department will open up the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid for testing Tuesday evening and is on track for open the form to all students by Dec. 1, officials said Monday.

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Tips for Effective Studying 

PUC

Every student studies differently- and finding the best studying methods can be an ongoing process. Knowing what study methods work for you helps avoid frustration and saves time when preparing for exams or quizzes. If you need other ways to help you study, here are some tips for effective studying. Set A Schedule It’s easy to make a schedule, but sticking to it is the challenge.

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My Imagined Climate Fiction and the University Syllabus

Confessions of a Community College Dean

A climate fiction reading list inspired by Universities on Fire. Since reading Bryan Alexander’s book Universities on Fire, I’ve been immersing myself in every climate crisis novel I can lay my hands on.

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Develop Your Writing Skills with the WCC

CAPD

This fall, the Writing and Communications Center (WCC) is holding a number of workshops to help you grow as a writer! Check out the following events: WriteWise: Effective Research and Writing Strategies When: Oct 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 5-6:30pm Location: building E17 room 136 Registration: [link] Join this ‘WriteWise’ series to master essential research and writing skills.

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Views of O Cebreiro: A High Point on the Camino de Santiago

ISA Journal

A rural road on the outskirts of the village of O Cebreiro. In September, I was one of the roughly 400,000 people who walk a group of hiking routes known as the Camino de Santiago every year.

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Legacy admissions shut down at all California private colleges

University Business

California has become just the second state to ban legacy and donor preferences in admissions at private colleges and universities. The new law, which goes into effect in September 2025, was a direct response to the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling that restricted the use of race in college admissions, its sponsor said. “If we value diversity in higher education, we must level the playing field,” California Assemblymember Phil Ting said in a statement. “Hard work, good grades and a

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Battling Disinformation and Misinformation in the Age of AI

Gray Associates

As digital disinformation grows more sophisticated, institutions are preparing students to tackle the challenges of AI-driven misinformation. Digital media literacy requirements are increasing, with universities offering new programs addressing disinformation across various fields. From specialized degrees to emerging career paths, higher education is responding to the need for professionals who can discern fact from fiction.

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20 Creative Halloween Project Ideas to Transform Your Classroom Experience

Experiential Learning Depot

Happy Halloween, friends! Halloween is a super fun and creative holiday that kids tend to love. A LOT. This holiday filled with candy, late nights, and tons of energy, can also pose challenges for teachers and parents—myself included! ​ Kids' spirit for Halloween can also present an incredible opportunity to create meaningful change in the community through project-based learning.

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Why many college students are forced to spend more on housing than tuition

University Business

The cost of housing has risen sharply in recent years, including for college students. Living in a dorm or renting an off-campus apartment can be the single largest expense a student faces, even more than tuition. Laura Barron-Lopez reports on how students are coping with the high cost of living and how some universities are responding. It’s the first part of our fall series Rethinking College.

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Liberty Mutual Neurodiversity Internship Program – Summer 2025

CAPD

At Liberty Mutual, we recognize and value the unique skills and experiences of all individuals. Our Neurodiversity Internship Program offers an inclusive and supportive environment as you build key skills to drive your career forward and gain exposure working for a Fortune 100 company. Internship opportunities are available on our Analytics, Actuarial and Technology teams.

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Paier College can’t open for fall semester after state investigation

University Business

The State of Connecticut has denied Paier College’s ability to re-open. As part of the renewal process, the Office of Higher Education compiled a group of eight subject matter experts to review Paier’s authorization renewal application. Based on their in-depth review, which included a site visit, the evaluation team determined that Paier failed to comply with eight approval standards as set forth in the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies sections 10a-34-11 et seq.

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Hospitality Highlights: Making the Most of Your Time in Pittsburgh

NACADA

You’re registered for the conference. Your hotel is booked. Your travel plans are made. You’ve even bookmarked a few sessions that you just can’t miss. But what else will you do once you arrive in Pittsburgh? Or maybe you’re attending virtually and wondering how you can connect with colleagues from miles away. No matter what the case, we’ve got you covered!

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What the End of the Student Loan Grace Period Means for Borrowers

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Before payments paused during the pandemic, one in five borrowers were in default. Advocates believe that figure could be higher next year. The Biden administration’s yearlong grace period for federal student loan borrowers ended Monday, and advocates who work with borrowers are bracing for the worst.

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Georgetown University and Nation Mourns the Passing of Dikembe Mutombo

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dikembe Mutombo, the powerful NBA player who was known for his finger-wagging celebrations, died on Monday from brain cancer, the NBA. He was 58. While many know Mutombo from his days as a professional basketball player, the native of the Democratic Republic of Congo was part of the successful cohort of basketball players who played for Georgetown University in the late 1980s early 1990s, under the direction of the late Coach John Thompson.

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Welcome to Oct-Nov learning & teaching enhancement theme: Engaging and empowering learning at The University of Edinburgh

Teaching Matters Student Engagement

Image credit: Pixabay Welcome to Oct-Nov Learning & Teaching Enhancement theme: Engaging and Empowering Learning at The University of Edinburgh In this inaugural post of our blog series, Kirsten Cowan, co-editor and passionate advocate for transformative educational practices, delves into the pivotal themes of engagement and empowerment at The University of Edinburgh.

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Welcome to Oct-Nov learning & teaching enhancement theme: Engaging and empowering learning at The University of Edinburgh

Teaching Matters Student Engagement

Image credit: Pixabay Welcome to Oct-Nov Learning & Teaching Enhancement theme: Engaging and Empowering Learning at The University of Edinburgh In this inaugural post of our blog series, Kirsten Cowan, co-editor and passionate advocate for transformative educational practices, delves into the pivotal themes of engagement and empowerment at The University of Edinburgh.