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University of Michigan solidifies test optional policy as other schools revive mandate

University Business

The University of Michigan said Thursday it has formalized how it will handle test scores during the admissions process with a test optional policy after a similar policy begun during the pandemic led to a more diverse campus. Read more from The Detroit News.

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Amy Gutmann’s $23 Million and the Triumph of Cynicism

Inside Higher Ed

The University of Pennsylvania paid its former president almost $23 million in 2021—prompting Jonathan Zimmerman to ask, where is the outrage? In 2006, University of Pennsylvania president Amy Gutmann was photographed at a Halloween party standing next to a student dressed as a suicide bomber.

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Why PeopleAdmin? Robbin Simm, Oregon State University

PeopleAdmin

Robbin Simm, Recruitment Team and Systems Manager at Oregon State University , was on the initial implementation team that launched their PeopleAdmin partnership in 2006. Robbin Simm, Oregon State University appeared first on PeopleAdmin. The post Why PeopleAdmin?

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After Settlement with Howard University, Students Call for Sweeping Changes

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Getting into Howard University was a dream come true for Durmerrick Ross. Howard University. Ross eventually brought suit against the university, which settled with him in October 2023. Milton Fuentes, associate chair for undergraduate education and professor of psychology at Montclair State University, New Jersey.

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Tulane University and Archer Partner to Transform Online Student Experience & Operations

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

Tulane University’s online student experience is poised for enhancement through a strategic partnership with Archer Education to bolster online growth enablement. This partnership will focus on centralizing and strengthening Tulane’s online internal operations and student journey, and position the university for long-term success.

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C2YC Past Award Recipients

ACPA

Bentley, Moraine Valley Community College 2008 – Sarah Evenson-Merranko, College of Southern Maryland 2007 – Not awarded 2006 – Kari Kahler, Northwestern Michigan College 2005 – Nancy W. Dean, Richard Bland College 2009 – Nancy W. Hitchings, St.

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Seven Best Practices in 40 years of Reporting on Diversity in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Matthews in starting what was initially a monthly newsletter on Black Issues In Higher Education , we now know the power of pathways in helping Black boys like me go from being a nerdy high school student in Richmond, Virginia, to a tenured professor at a flagship state university where the governor once stood in the Schoolhouse Door.