Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Continually going back to that same campus was ideal because I still was able to connect with mentors and faculty and staff and it really just nurtured my journey in higher education, she says. Last year, Howard-Baptiste was appointed as the President of the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education (AABHE).

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NOVEMBER 21, 2023

To address these issues, it is imperative to focus on building a thriving workforce through higher education. By equipping individuals with the necessary knowledge and skills, we can transform early learning into a vibrant industry that offers sustainable career opportunities.

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AUGUST 9, 2024

Higher education institutions are increasingly recognizing the importance of equipping students with practical, job-ready skills to meet industry demands given the rapidly evolving landscape of the tech economy. One innovative strategy is the integration of esports programs within higher education settings.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Sutton Trust calls for improved access to creative education and industry dominated by upper middle-class Young people from working-class backgrounds are being “blocked” from entering the creative industries, which remain “elitist” and inaccessible, according to research.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

With higher education costs rising since the turn of the century, some question whether a college degree has the value it once did. In a recent Gallup poll, only 36% of adults expressed confidence in higher education. However, a quick look over the data confirms there is still great value in higher education.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Building on 2024's record-breaking attendance, the summit will include an opening gala, pre-summit workshops on institutional transformation, and sessions covering endowment growth, AI, and industry collaboration. These institutions are vital engines of opportunity, resilience and innovation," said UNCF President and CEO Dr. Michael L.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Higher education has entered a new era, one unlike previous eras of growth and expansion driven primarily by demographic growth and industrial expansion. However, how can we serve as a practical guide for others if we fail first to guide ourselves?

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

It is this quality experience that learners courting and attending our community colleges expect to receive, and failure to provide will lead to continuous declines in enrollment and confidence in higher education. These historical progressions made the relationship between college access and inclusiveness symbiotic.

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MARCH 6, 2025

would bring a diverse background that spans higher education and corporate leadership to ASU if confirmed. I'm deeply committed to advancing Albany State's mission of fostering educational excellence and serving as a catalyst for economic growth in Southwest Georgia," Scott said in a statement following the announcement. "I'm

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2023

Todd said technical careers can get more students on the track toward social and economic mobility, and experts agree that higher education can also play a crucial role in diversifying fields that are overwhelmingly white and male. Of the half a million electricians employed in the U.S.,

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MARCH 21, 2024

Amelia Parnell, vice president for research and policy at NASPA — Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education was named the organization’s president. Parnell has been with the organization since 2015 and will bring deep industry and organizational knowledge to her new role.

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MAY 1, 2024

Arati Prabhakar National Association of Counties During the May 1 event – hosted and livestreamed by the STEMM Opportunity Alliance (SOA) and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) – leaders and pioneers across multiple industries gathered to speak about the ways in which they and their organizations are advancing the work of (..)

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Over the last decade the food pantry became a higher education trend. It is, admittedly, a difficult time to imagine brighter futures for student support, as in many parts of the country higher education is under attack. In many ways, it’s a sign of progress.

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MAY 20, 2024

The Leadership Alliance is a consortium of 41 leading research and teaching colleges, universities, and private industry dedicated to increasing the participation of underrepresented and underserved students in Ph.D. training programs. This call is extended to all to embrace the complexities of today’s academic environment.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The choice reflects a broader strategic push to align higher education with regional workforce needs while preserving the unique cultural and historical significance of Georgia's HBCUs. The coastal Georgia institution, founded in 1890, has played a vital role in African American higher education for over 130 years.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Community colleges, which educate nearly 44% of all U.S. undergraduates, are facing multiple challenges including enrollment pressures, demographic shifts, and growing skepticism about higher education's value. The college recently secured a $456.5

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The report also discusses how the industry and profession are transforming as times change. Our democracy relies on a free and robust press, but that is at risk as the newspaper industry contracts,” said Dr. Anthony P. Carnevale, lead report author and CEW director.

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MARCH 14, 2024

Each institution will provide seminars to educate faculty and students about the shared history of Black-Jewish solidarity, provide a deeper understanding of Jewish identity and Israel, and prepare participants to confront antisemitism in the world. It is imperative that they are equipped to combat all forms of hatred, including antisemitism.”

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MAY 1, 2023

Within the academy, the field of higher education, it is not difficult to find examples of racism in the form of micro-civilities, or implicit bias. Hilton Micro-civilities are a problem having detrimental impacts on professionals seeking a successful career path in higher education. Dr. Adriel A. Do I have a solution?

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University Business

JANUARY 28, 2025

Coming off one of the most challenging years for the higher education business in recent memory, it would be easy to carry a glass-half-empty outlook into 2025. Here are five key trends shaping higher education this year, offering a roadmap for resilience as only higher education can do.

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OCTOBER 24, 2022

Investigations by Oregon’s Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) into Pacific University could lead to fines of up to $843,000 or more, OPB reported. BOLI’s intent to assess the school for fines – it sent a notice Oct.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Instead, they were forced to learn English, and adopt Eurocentric agriculture practices and industrial skills. Institutions of higher education, specifically land grant/grab institutions, were established as part of these efforts in conquest. But the story goes much deeper, and the original assimilationist trajectory endures.

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JANUARY 22, 2025

New programs in emerging fields like healthcare informatics and cybersecurity have been strategically developed to align with industry demands, ensuring graduates are well-positioned for career success. One of the most striking achievements has been the expansion of Coppins academic portfolio.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Early exposure to rigorous STEM concepts and tailored support prepares students for higher education. Universities can offer critical courses during students first year to address educational gaps, allowing students to continue if they pass. Dr. Lennor Johnson is Superintendent/President, Imperial Valley College.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

JULY 29, 2024

In an opinion essay they wrote for this publication recently, Robert Massa and Bill Conley gently took issue with my book Lifting the Veil on Enrollment Management: How a Powerful Industry Is Limiting Social Mobility in American Higher Education (

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Lynch recently completed production on an Apple Original film set to release in 2025, Number One on the Call Sheet, that celebrates Black achievement in the film industry and explores what it takes for Black actresses to find success in Hollywood.

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Dr. Josie Ahlquist

APRIL 24, 2024

As more higher education professionals pivot from traditional campus roles to join EdTech companies, consulting firms, and marketing agencies, or even to launch their own ventures in coaching, speaking and consulting, the landscape of influence in the industry is clearly shifting.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 15, 2024

As institutions of higher education turn to AI machine learning and data-driven algorithms to make their work more efficient, a new study published in the American Educational Research Association (AERA) peer-reviewed journal , AERA Open , reminds administrators that algorithms can be racially biased.

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MAY 8, 2024

Lumina Foundation and Gallup's State of Higher Education 2024 Report Lumina Foundation and Gallup While interest in higher education is increasingly high among adults, many perspective students see cost as a hindrance while some current students are dispirited by emotional stress, according to a new study by Lumina Foundation and Gallup.

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JANUARY 30, 2025

A Stronger Nation breaks down attainment by degree holdersassociate or bachelorsand those earning short-term credentials, which include college-level certificates or industry-recognized certificates. When it comes to race and ethnicity, educational attainment has approved improved across all groups. since 2009.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Welch Welch is currently president of AASCU member Arkansas State University System and co-chair of the Executive Council of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education. It’s an honor to join AASCU at a time when regional comprehensive universities are poised to make a critical impact.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Innovation districts—traditionally created through collaborations between cities, industry and research universities—are evolving to keep pace with rapid advancements in technology and an increasing need for social impact.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Notably, the growth also encompasses 30 newspapers that transitioned from print to digital formats, indicating adaptability in a challenging industry. “I This movement suggests a consolidation within the industry, as outlets adapt to the economic realities of the current media landscape.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 6, 2025

The evidence of the work of Black people has never truly mattered in this country, and college football is one of the most visible industries where color does unfortunately matter. Work, mainly the unpaid work of chattel slavery, is the entire genesis of the existence not only of Black people in the United States but also the nation itself.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government and higher education institutions have fed the public a steady diet of bad enrollment news. Public health concerns increased responsibilities to care for and educate school-aged children and disrupted jobs and industries.

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MAY 29, 2024

Higher education institutions are poised and well-positioned to illuminate pathways for people seeking to thrive within the green economy. One innovative approach involves bridging the gap between education and industry through career immersion experiences that expose students to real-world applications and mentorship opportunities.

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AUGUST 20, 2023

Higher education institutions have the power to be catalysts for socioeconomic mobility and drivers of economic policy that creates opportunities for underserved communities. Through cutting-edge research, faculty and students can work collaboratively with industry partners to develop pioneering technologies and solutions.

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