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Beyond Academia: Recognizing and Supporting Non-Academic Struggles of Ph.D. Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As the pursuit of higher education becomes increasingly competitive and demanding, the focus on academic achievements often overshadows the personal battles that many Ph.D. Kiarra Boenitz Additionally, scholarly discourse on the intersection of graduate education and mental health, exemplified by J.

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The Role of Higher Education in Supporting High School Students' Pathway to Industry Recognized Credentials

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

By introducing students to various career options and credentialing opportunities in middle school, they can make informed decisions about their educational journey. Traditional education systems often follow a predetermined pace, leaving little room for individual student acceleration.

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Silenced Voices: Confronting Linguistic Discrimination and Cultural Erasure in Academia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Even within the supposedly safe confines of academia, we are not immune to these oppressive practices. During an address at the Harvard Graduate School of Education on Feb. Trickey shared her insights on the ongoing struggles of public schools and the pivotal role of educators in driving positive change.

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A Student’s POV on ChatGPT in Academia

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ChatGPT in academia: Is the future artificial? Thinking about the pros of ChatGPT in academia Research Assistance: ChatGPT may help academics locate relevant research papers, summarize publications, or provide quick information on a variety of topics, possibly saving them time and energy in the process of information retrieval.

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Unveiling An Accidental Triumph: The Improbable History of American Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Sol Gittleman has penned a must-read book for anyone with a vested interest in the past, present, and future of American academia. An Accidental Triumph: The Improbable History of American Higher Education tells the unique story about what Americans think of higher education.

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The 5 trends that will predict the course of higher education

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Over the past decade, we have heard the steady message that higher education is at a crossroads. Trends facing higher education suggest that we may finally be approaching the tipping point at which institutions must accelerate, transformation or face significant financial headwinds.

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Report: Faculty of Color in Psychology Face Structural Hurdles in Academia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

According to the report, faculty of color can be subject to several “taxes” in academia. Though the period varies from school-to-school and position-to-position, the typical duration is no longer than six years. Martin, professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and co-chair of the task force.

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