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Mapping the Legacy of RPI's First African American Woman Leader

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I thought I could make more of a difference at MIT because of its unique role in science and engineering.” I believed we’re going to live out Title IX,” she said. “That forced me to think about what I was doing,” she said. “I I felt it was important to try to make a difference.

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Top 12 Challenges Facing Higher Ed in 2025—and the Exemplars Solving Them: An overview of the most urgent issues impacting higher education, with examples of how some institutions are beginning to respond.

The Change Leader, Inc.

For example, discussions around loan forgiveness, free community college, or changes to Title IX can directly impact institutional operations. Their Simon Initiative uses learning engineering and AI to enhance educational outcomes, creating adaptive learning platforms tailored to individual student needs.

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1100 Colleges and the Republic’s March to Madness

Higher Ed Connects: News

If Title IX issues require that the universities transfer ownership of the basketball and football teams to the NBA and the NFL, or to other entities, so be it. Nothing here about consumer demand for sports, or the need to preserve it. If no one ever again makes $7.9 Education must win.

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Michigan State University Interim President Will Not Seek Permanent Appointment

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Stanley left that year after arguments with trustees and the handling of a Title IX report involving then-business school dean Dr. Sanjay Gupta. For the rest of her term, Woodruff will work to prioritize accessibility and affordability of education, particularly in engineering and agriculture, she said.

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Higher Education Inquirer - Untitled Article

Higher Education Inquirer

Here you can find information on investigations of alleged Title IX and Title VI violations. Title IX is a federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination at K-12 schools, colleges and universities that receive federal financial assistance. Department of Education that investigates discrimination complaints.

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What would a second Trump administration mean for higher education? Summing up Project 2025 (Bryan Alexander)

Higher Education Inquirer

322) This might also proceed via changes to one law, as a new secretary would “[w]ork with Congress to amend Title IX to include due process requirements; define “sex” under Title IX to mean only biological sex recognized at birth; and strengthen protections for faith-based educational institutions, programs, and activities.” (333)