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Bridging the Gap: Why Intergenerational Learning is Crucial Now More Than Ever

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Maureen Ruby According to the Stanford Center on Longevity, The hundred year life is here. And were not ready. The Center identified 10 principles to guide working through the challenges of longevity and capitalize on the opportunities. As a soon-to-be septuagenarian, current university faculty member and educational researcher, the guiding principle learn throughout life resonates with me.

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An Incident Report Writing Guide for Student Staff

Roompact

Writing information or incident reports is a crucial responsibility for Resident Assistants in Housing. As a student staff member, you often witness and observe more issues than graduate or professional staff due to your direct engagement with residents.

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Holistic campus design strategies to combat loneliness 

University Business

Loneliness among college students has reached an alarming rate, and its impact is reverberating across academic performance and cognitive health. As universities grapple with the growing mental health crisis, it has become increasingly clear that campus environments themselves must be part of the solution. Studies show that since 2010, students have experienced unprecedented rises in anxiety, isolation, and depression, and the COVID-19 pandemic only intensified these issues.

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My Immersion Trip Experience

Hope College Network

A quote thats often used to describe Hope immersion trips is, A change of place with a change of pace grants a change of perspective. Here is how I experienced each of these changes on my spring break immersion trip this year. A change in PLACE Our groups destination for the trip was New Bern, North Carolina, where we partnered with two organizations: Michigan-based World Renew and North Carolina-based Coastal Carolina Disaster Resiliency Agency.

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Scholars at AABHE Conference Discuss Strategic Responses to Anti-DEI Legislation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Sylvester James (Jim) Gates, Jr. received the Dr. John Hope Franklin Award presented by Diverse at this year's AABHE conference. College and university administrators should be strategic about how they respond to government attempts to root out diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives (DEI) on campus. Thats what a bevy of scholars told attendees who gathered at the annual conference of the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education.

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Uncover Success: Top 5 Cities for Historical/Archival Research Internships

AIFS Abroad

Successful historical and archival research requires scholars to leverage different perspectives to engage with various sources, cultures, and viewpoints. Researchers need to analyze historical materials through multiple lenses, connecting past narratives to present-day understanding. Developing a well-rounded perspective allows researchers to interpret documents, artifacts, and records with greater depth and accuracy, and effectively communicate with colleagues from different backgrounds.

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The Rise of Christian Cybercharters: Profit, Indoctrination, and the Dangers of Faith-Based Online Education

Higher Education Inquirer

As online education becomes an ever-expanding force in both K-12 and higher education, a disturbing trend has emerged with the rise of Christian cybercharter schools and online academies. While these institutions promise faith-based education and an alternative to secular public schooling, they also raise serious concerns about indoctrination, the commodification of education, and the profit-driven motives of their for-profit operators.

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Villanova and Rosemont Announce Merger, Smaller Catholic Institution to Be Absorbed by 2028

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In what officials describe as a response to "the changing higher education landscape," Rosemont College and Villanova University have announced a merger agreement that will eventually see the smaller Catholic institution absorbed into its larger neighbor on Philadelphia's Main Line. The merger, which begins its first phase in 2027, will ultimately transform Rosemont College into "Villanova University, Rosemont Campus" by 2028.

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Curating Your Career: Top 5 Cities for Museums and Galleries Internships Abroad 

AIFS Abroad

Great museum and gallery positions are notoriously difficult to land. The competition is intense, and it can be hard to distinguish yourself amongst a pool of qualified candidates. One of the best ways to ensure you stick out to future employers is with an international museums and galleries internship. Whys that? Because the world of art and history is extremely diverseevery single country and region in the world is contributing to and building museums and galleries all the time!

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Higher Education Inquirer continues to generate an international audience

Higher Education Inquirer

HEI continues to generate a strong international audience. While a substantial portion of our viewers are from the US, we have people (and bots) from across the globe reading our articles and Youtube posts. Our coverage lately, on the revocation of student visas, and of deportations, is particularly important for international students, particularly those who are concerned about US intervention in the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America.

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Report: 6 in 10 LGBTQ Texas Students Said They Were Negatively Impacted by DEI Ban

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Report: 6 in 10 LGBTQ Texas Students Said They Were Negatively Impacted by DEI Ban Johanna Alonso Mon, 03/31/2025 - 03:00 AM As DEI bans take hold nationwide, interviews with Texas college students and employees offer some hints about what could be on the horizon for universities and students across the country.

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Fort Lewis College Names First Indigenous Presidential Finalist

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Heather Shotton In a historic move that signals a significant step toward reconciliation with its past, Fort Lewis College (FLC) has named Dr. Heather J. Shotton as the sole finalist for the institution's presidency. If confirmed, Shottona citizen of the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes and a Kiowa and Cheyenne descendantwill become the first Indigenous person to lead the institution.

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Breaking News: Top 5 Cities for Journalism Internships

AIFS Abroad

Journalism thrives on diverse perspectives and meaningful connections. To create compelling and honest stories, journalists need to be able to communicate effectively with people from various backgrounds. Developing these cross-cultural communication skills is essential for success in the fieldand one of the best ways to do so is with an international journalism internship.

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How Severance Mirrors U.S. Higher Education Administration: The Compartmentalization and Bureaucracy of Modern Academia

Higher Education Inquirer

In the dystopian world of Severance , employees undergo a controversial procedure that separates their work lives from their personal lives, creating a chillingly compartmentalized existence. While this premise seems far-fetched, the shows underlying critique of institutional control, bureaucratic systems, and dehumanizing workplace environments mirrors certain aspects of U.S. higher education administration.

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Wellesley Strike May Impact Course Credit for Students

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Wellesley Strike May Impact Course Credit for Students Johanna Alonso Tue, 04/01/2025 - 03:00 AM Students who were at the minimum course load to be considered full-time will have to hop into another class with just four weeks left in the semester.

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Community Colleges Expand Four-Year Degree Options as Illinois Joins National Trend

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a significant shift for higher education access, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced his support for new legislation that would allow the states community colleges to offer bachelors degrees in high-demand fields. The move aligns Illinois with a growing national trend that has seen dramatic expansion in community college baccalaureate (CCB) programs across the country.

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Dive Into Your Career: The Best Cities for Marine Biology Internships

AIFS Abroad

If you want to make waves in your marine biology career, you need real-world experience with experts who are willing to show you the ropes. The most valuable opportunities are found in regions teeming with diverse marine life and supported by dedicated conservation and research efforts. Many of these marine biology hotspots lie beyond U.S. shores, and the best way to chart your course there is with an international marine biology internship.

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Small College America: Conversations on the Future and Impact of Small Colleges

Edu Alliance Journal

Small colleges have long played a significant role in shaping American higher education. They may not make national headlines every day, but their impact on students, communities, and the broader landscape of learning is undeniable. Thats why Kent Barnds and I, Dean Hoke, created Small College America. Its mission is to present critical discussions at the forefront by interviewing small college higher education leaders, policy experts, and innovators.

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No need to apply: Cal State is automatically admitting high school students with good grades

University Business

More than 17,400 high school seniors last fall got the sweetest news any anxious student can get: Congratulations, because of your high school GPA, youre automatically admitted to one of 10 California State University campuses of your choiceand theyre all relatively affordable. Even with less than a week to go before the campuses wrap their final decisions about whom to admit, a pilot program focusing on Riverside County is already showing that more students have been admitted from the county th

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NewSchool of Architecture and Design: Legal Troubles Mount

Higher Education Inquirer

NewSchool of Architecture and Design, the last remaining US college under Ambow Educations umbrella, is facing significant legal challenges that could threaten its survival. Enrollment has plummeted to just 280 students, and the US Department of Education has placed the institution under Heightened Cash Monitoring (HCM2) for administrative issues. Adding to its woes, NewSchool is currently embroiled in two major lawsuits over unpaid rent and contract breaches.

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Colonialism-Defending Professor Settles Tweet Suit With U of Oregon

Confessions of a Community College Dean

A professor whos long been controversial for defending colonialism has settled the lawsuit he filed more than two years ago againsta former communication manager at the University of Oregon who blocked himfrom interacting with a university account on Twitter. Bruce Gilleya Portland State University politics and global affairs professor currently serving a stint as A Presidential Scholar in Residence at New College of Floridafiled the lawsuit in August 2022 a former communication manager for the

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To Seniors: How to Make The Most of Your Last Quarter 

PUC

To our PUC seniors, in just a few months you will be graduating and embarking on a new adventure. With keeping your eye on the prize of graduation weekend and receiving your diploma, we want to share some ways to make the most of your last quarter. Make More Memories Big or small, make more memories during your last quarter at PUC. Have a dorm cooked meal together, organize a game night, or have a weekend sleepover.

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Exploring careers? Check out career exploration events happening this April and May!

CAPD

The Career Exploration Series for the spring is now updated! This series is a collaboration between MIT departments, programs, and employers to help all undergraduate and graduate students learn about the different career and graduate/professional school options available to you. V isit the events page on Handshake and filter by the label career exploration series to see all events in the series and register for the events you would like to attend.

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Internship Routes: Top 5 Cities for Operations/Logistics Internships 

AIFS Abroad

Without operations/logistics professionals ensuring that goods get distributed from manufacturers to customers, our supply chains would fall apart. Effective communication is the backbone of this process, ensuring coordination between suppliers, transporters, and customers. In a global industry where small misunderstandings can result in huge consequences, multicultural communication is essential.

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FBI Raids Indiana U Cybersecurity Professor’s Homes

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Federal investigators spent hours last Friday raiding two homes belonging to a cybersecurity professor at Indiana University at Bloomington, multiple local news outlets reported.

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Your (Academic and Beyond) Year of YES!

Roompact

Yes, I know there is a whole book about saying yes to new adventures, experiences, opportunities, people, jobs, you name itfind a way to say yes to it. Now, I never read that book but the title basically summed it up for me. This is my last blog post for my year of writing and.

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MIT-educated physicist changing MLB with his ‘torpedo bat’

CAPD

When MIT students set foot on-campus they are directed to think-big and explore interdisciplinary possibilities in order to solve some of the word’s most challenging problems. In this pursuit, faculty and the MIT community strongly emphasize and promote the scientific method as a cornerstone of MIT’s research and education. Innovation and inventions that have come out of MIT extend to every discipline and industry.

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Picture This! Top 5 Cities for Photography Internships Abroad

AIFS Abroad

In a globally connected industry where cultural context shapes imagery, understanding differing perspectives is essential. Different cultures, backgrounds, and experiences influence how people interpret images, making it important that photographers build awareness of nuances. One of the best ways to build this wider perspective is with an international photography internship.

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Former Harvard President Looks Back on Decades of Protests

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Former Harvard President Looks Back on Decades of Protests Josh Moody Tue, 04/01/2025 - 03:00 AM In a new book that connects the past and present of student activism, Neil Rudenstine explores decades of protests, including his own experiences beginning in 1967.

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History in Florence, Big and Small

ISA Journal

Grace Vaughan is a student at William & Mary and a Featured Blogger. She is studying with ISA in Florence, Italy. Florence is famous for its extensive history, particularly its significance during the Renaissance. Many of the most influential figures of the Italian Renaissance spent time in Florence, such as Michelangelo, Galileo Galilei, Leonardo Da Vinci, and more.

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Trump officials bar undocumented Oregon students from college completion programs

University Business

Colleges and universities in Oregon and California can no longer allow students without permanent legal status access to some federally funded programs meant to help disadvantaged students earn degrees, according to a recent decision from the U.S. Department of Education. Officials from the agency rescinded Biden-era waivers that had, since 2022 in California and 2023 in Oregon, allowed universities to waive the citizenship requirement for access to federal TRIO programs.

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Property Hotspots: Top 5 Cities for Real Estate Internships 

AIFS Abroad

The real estate industry requires professionals to collaborate with clients, investors, and partners from many different backgrounds, making multicultural communication an essential industry skill. Whether negotiating deals, marketing properties, or managing international investments, understanding different cultural perspectives can give you a competitive edge in this global industry.

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Data: Community College Pell Grant Recipients Less Likely to Transfer, Persist

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Data: Community College Pell Grant Recipients Less Likely to Transfer, Persist Ashley Mowreader Mon, 03/31/2025 - 03:00 AM Recent data from the Richmond Federal Reserve finds, across five states, low-income students are less likely to earn a degree or certificate compared to their peers.

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Smithsonian Faces New Executive Order on Content Review

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Smithsonian Secretary Dr. Lonnie G. Bunch III The Smithsonian Institution is navigating a new executive order from the White House that directs Vice President J.D. Vance to work with the museum's Board of Regents on "issues related to content," according to an internal memo obtained by Diverse. In a message to staff sent Friday morning, Smithsonian Secretary Dr.

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Some foreign college students are being targeted for deportation. What rights do they have?

University Business

In recent weeks stories have emerged about college students whisked off campuses by immigration agentstargeted for deportation based on their writings or activismand detained in federal custody despite never being charged with a crime. While the number of impacted students appears to be smallwith Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicating around 300 students were targeted last weekthe actions, part of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, have sparked fear and questions about th

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US CRACKS DOWN ON STUDENTS: VISAS REVOKED OVER SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS! (NLTV)

Higher Education Inquirer

Hundreds of international students in the US have received emails from the Department of State (DOS) instructing them to self-deport after their F-1 visas were revoked due to campus activism or social media posts. This crackdown targets not just those who physically participated in activism, but also those who shared or liked 'anti-national' posts. Some Indian students may also be affected.

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Dartmouth Applications Fall Following Return to Testing

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Dartmouth College received 11percent fewer applications for the Class of 2029 than last year, according to student newspaper The Dartmouth. It was the first year since 2020 that the college required applicants to submit standardized test scores.

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