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As The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) kicks off its annual conference in Philadelphia this week, President Biden appeared before thousands of attendees where he announced additional federal investments in HBCUs totaling $1.3 billion. The additional $1.3 billion in federal investments announced today will further build on the Administration’s commitments and on HBCUs’ demonstrated track record of delivering excellence.
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It’s been a homecoming of sorts for John K. Pierre, who took the reins of his alma mater earlier this year, becoming chancellor of Southern University Agricultural and & Mechanical College’s flagship campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Pierre, a seasoned legal scholar, had been serving the Southern University Law Center in numerous roles since 1990, first as a faculty member and then as an administrator.
A group of scientists and scholars are accusing six academic journal publishers of working together to exploit their labor, in violation of federal antitrust laws.
Ronnie D. Williams Ronnie D. Williams has been appointed Senior DEI Strategist and Advisor at Hendrix College. He is retired from the University of Central Arkansas, where he served as vice president of student services and chief diversity officer. Williams, a graduate of Hendrix College, holds a master’s from Arkansas State University.
Survey: When Should College Students Use AI? They’re Not Sure Ashley Mowreader Mon, 09/16/2024 - 03:00 AM Data from Inside Higher Ed’s 2024 Student Voice survey shows that three in 10 students are not clear on when they’re permitted to use generative artificial intelligence in their coursework. Higher ed experts say AI policies should be led by faculty members, considering institutional values.
Hispanic Heritage Month projects offer a unique opportunity for students to explore the rich and diverse history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. As educators, we can deepen this learning experience through student-led project-based learning (PBL). Let’s dive into 10 Hispanic Heritage Month project-based learning driving questions.
How the SAT Shaped College Admissions Liam Knox Mon, 09/16/2024 - 03:00 AM Author Nicholas Lemann discusses his new book on standardized testing and common misconceptions about the history and future of admissions exams.
How the SAT Shaped College Admissions Liam Knox Mon, 09/16/2024 - 03:00 AM Author Nicholas Lemann discusses his new book on standardized testing and common misconceptions about the history and future of admissions exams.
When the Summer Games in Paris came to a close, it placed an unprecedented emphasis on the mental health of athletes. The organization launched a new mental health helpline, provided 2,000 licenses to athletes for a meditation app and announced it would offer ongoing well-being support to all Paris Olympians for up to four years after the competition.
Georgia Tech to Study How to Make Lifetime Learning Better Johanna Alonso Mon, 09/16/2024 - 03:00 AM More workers need to update their skills more often. A new Georgia Tech college hopes to prepare the higher ed sector—and its own students—for the future.
When your kid heads off to college, there’s a whole new world for the new young adult – and the parent – to traverse. There’s a newfound independence for the college student, who now is responsible for getting to class on time and keeping up with his or her grades in a tough academic setting. Add to that a new social life, balancing fun and class and perhaps a job.
A Texas foundation has petitioned the state district court to change the language on an endowment fund that provides graduate school scholarships to women studying biology, myRGV reported.
In my recent interview with Paul Holliday-Millard at UNC-Charlotte, we connected over both having developed and piloted an equity-centered assessment professional development training for staff over the past year. Below, I expand on this section of our conversation and add more about our approach to this work at the University of Delaware. UNC-Charlotte Approach: Program Title: Equity Minded Assessment Leaders Structure: Six-workshop cohort program with topics around reflecting on biases and pos
The former head of the University of Iowa’s department of physics and astronomy machine shop was arrested Thursday after a state audit accused him of using university staff and equipment to make nearly $1 million for himself.
There are a number of researchers and faculty who specialize in something called “student development theory.” These theories study how college students grow and develop during their time at school. Although you’re not expected to be a “theory expert” as a student staff member, there are nevertheless some simple concepts and take aways than can.
Academia Broke Me Sarah Bray Mon, 09/16/2024 - 03:00 AM Becoming an academic editor gave me my life back, writes Paulina S. Cossette, who shares the many benefits of pursuing it and other alternatives. Byline(s) Paulina S.
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Colleges and universities got a three-and-a-half month extension from the looming gainful employment and financial value transparency reporting requirements, the U.S. Department of Education has announced. The rules, which would’ve gone into effect on Oct. 1, are now delayed until Jan. 15. There were resounding calls, coming from members of Congress and higher ed associations, to delay the regulations to ease the burden on financial aid offices that are still grappling with FAFSA disruptio
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Does anyone have a charger? Is there a wall outlet over there? At conferences it seems we are always looking for places to charge our devices. As your Health and Wellness Co-chairs we’re here to remind you that it’s also important for YOU to recharge. We are excited to offer a variety of in-person and virtual options to help rejuvenate your body, mind and spirit!
According to the University of Virginia's student newspaper, the Daily Cavalier , a group of 128 doctors have written a formal letter demanding that CEO of UVA Health Craig Kent and UVA Medical School Dean Melina Kibbe resign. The open 5-page letter states that Kent and Kibb allowed “egregious acts” to occur at U.Va. Health and the School of Medicine, including hiring doctors with questionable quality of work, subjecting residents to harassment, excessive spending on executives instead of addres
New Policies Suppress Pro-Palestinian Speech Elizabeth Redden Mon, 09/16/2024 - 03:00 AM Radhika Sainath writes that the rewriting of policies to restrict protests over Gaza will have dire consequences for campus speech.
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