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Creative arts graduates succeed because of their background, not in spite of it

Wonkhe

De Montfort University vice chancellor Katie Normington questions why the data on creative arts graduates fails to capture the volume and power of their impact

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Public University Tuition over time

Higher Ed Data Stories

The cost of college has been a hot topic for a while now, and even though some studies suggest the net cost of college has been falling post-COVID, it's clear that sticker prices have not been. And because the overwhelming majority of college and university students in the US attend public institutions, that's a good place to start the discussion. This is data from IPEDS, showing published cost about 530 public, four-year institutions that award the bachelor's degree, excluding community college

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What employers should know now that the 2024 overtime rule is vacated

Higher Ed Dive

One attorney cautioned against dropping workers’ recently changed nonexempt status too quickly or without careful consideration.

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Is Grammarly AI? Notre Dame Says Yes

Inside Higher Ed

The rapid introduction of generative AI has created a wild west of policies at colleges, complicating the use of long-standing editing and writing tools. The University of Notre Dame’s decision this fall to allow professors to ban students from using the 15-year-old editing software Grammarly is raising questions about how to create artificial intelligence policies that uphold academic integrity while also embracing new technology.

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Understanding the Social Change Model of Leadership (SCM): Igniting Students’ Academic Development P

The article addresses the Social Change Model of Leadership Development. It elucidates the SMC background, key assumptions, and the main pillars of the model to form a a change agent who could be helpful with institutional in-service delivery.

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How to think about Thanksgiving like a food historian

The Berkeley Blog

UC Berkeley’s Rebecca McLennan explains the backstory of the bounty on your table. The post How to think about Thanksgiving like a food historian appeared first on Berkeley News.

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A Scholar of HBCUs Shines a Harsh Light on the Institutions

Inside Higher Ed

Political scientist Joseph L. Jones argues in his new book that historically Black colleges should strive to be what he calls “pan-Black” institutions. Joseph L. Jones has spent his entire educational career at historically Black colleges and universities: He earned his bachelor’s degree at Philander Smith College (now University), completed his Ph.D. at Clark-Atlanta University and spent a little over a year as president of Arkansas Baptist College.

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Report: Better Alignment Between Workforce, Education Needed

Inside Higher Ed

A recent survey of human resources and business experts finds discrepancies in entry-level talent skills and employer needs, as well as an opportunity for earlier outreach to young people about careers. Two in five employers believe schools aren’t sufficiently preparing students for careers in their respective industries, according to new data from YouScience.

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The Appreciative Close: A Strategy for Creating a Classroom Community

Faculty Focus

This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on September 4, 2018 © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Try a FREE three-week trial of The Teaching Professor! “What you appreciate appreciates” (Twist, n.d.). One of the practices I have employed in most of my classes during the past several years is “the appreciative close,” which is an offshoot of “the appreciative pause ” recommended by Stephen Brookfield (Brookfield, 2015, pp.95-96).

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A Timely History of College Sport

Inside Higher Ed

Glenn C. Altschuler and David Wippman consider the challenges of controlling commercialization in their review of Eric A. Moyen and John R. Thelin’s College Sports: A History. Shedeur Sanders, the University of Colorado quarterback and son of Colorado head coach and former National Football League star Deion Sanders, earns more than $5 million a year from endorsement deals and drives a Rolls-Royce.

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NZ PM’s 2025 scholarship scheme offers 119 opportunities in Asia and LatAm

The PIE News

The New Zealand government has announced that 119 recipients have been awarded as part of the Prime Minister’s Scholarship scheme for 2025. The scholarship grants the opportunity to young New Zealand citizens to study and work across Asia and Latin America with financial aid from the government. Some 324 individuals applied for the scheme this year, aspiring to participate in exchanges, medical electives, indigenous integration program, internships, and research projects.

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Judge Says Reportedly Trans Volleyball Player May Compete

Inside Higher Ed

A federal judge has ruled that a San José State University women’s volleyball player, who some of her teammates and competitors have said is transgender, can continue to play on the team, ESPN reported.

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Supporting sustainable tertiary education in Africa

The PIE News

Africa is the world’s fastest-growing region, with a population of over one billion people, around 60% of whom are under the age of 25. By 2050, there will be close to 2.5 billion people on the continent, accounting for more than a quarter of the world’s population. This “youth dividend” presents a significant opportunity. However, it is also likely to place further pressure on existing socio-economic structures, which must grow with demand in a way that is sustainable and equitable if the

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UNC Audit Shows Project Kitty Hawk Spent More Than $100K in Unallowable Purchases

Inside Higher Ed

A new state audit shows that the University of North Carolina system failed to monitor its $97 million nonprofit, Project Kitty Hawk, which was launched to increase online college access for working adults, The Assembly reported.

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The Appreciative Close: A Strategy for Creating a Classroom Community

Faculty Focus

This article first appeared in The Teaching Professor on September 4, 2018 © Magna Publications. All rights reserved. Try a FREE three-week trial of The Teaching Professor! “What you appreciate appreciates” (Twist, n.d.). One of the practices I have employed in most of my classes during the past several years is “the appreciative close,” which is an offshoot of “the appreciative pause ” recommended by Stephen Brookfield (Brookfield, 2015, pp.95-96).

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Arizona Cash Reserves May Take Years to Restore

Inside Higher Ed

Though the University of Arizona has made progress in reducing a budget shortfall once projected at $177 million, it may take more than a decade for the university to reach the cash reserve minimum required by the Arizona Board of Regents, The Arizona Daily Star reported.

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How significant is the role of the student press at UK universities?

HEPI

By Famke Veenstra-Ashmore, who completed an internship with HEPI in summer 2024. One sign of a healthy functioning student democracy is the presence of a sharp, quick-moving student newspaper. Often presented as a training ground for the country’s future journalists, the student press plays an important role in keeping UK universities and their various institutions to account.

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3 Questions for Michigan’s James DeVaney on Investing in Academic Innovation

Inside Higher Ed

A conversation on the 10-year anniversary of the Academic Innovation Fund. This year, the University of Michigan is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of its Academic Innovation Fund.

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Our refreshed NCUK brand and new services for the sector

The PIE News

What our brand refresh is really all about Our brand refresh is more than an evolution of our name, more than a refreshed website, and more than a revised visual identity. NCUK University Pathways reflects the centrality of pathways in today’s global international student recruitment sector, and it recognises the fundamental role of our partnerships with universities worldwide – a network of 60 top ranked institutions, including nine universities in the QS World Top 100 and 19 in the QS World To

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Student Success Champion: Q&A With Duane Williams, Texas A&M University–San Antonio

Inside Higher Ed

As the associate vice provost of student success and retention at Texas A&M, Williams has come a long way from his start as an international student at a community college in New Jersey. He shares how process efficiencies positively impact student success, data efforts leading to better retention and the joy he feels in supporting students as they chase their dreams.

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Reimagining Computer Labs for Today’s College Students

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

The term “computer lab” might bring to mind a room filled with rows of 1990s-era PCs, keyboards and mice, all networked to a shared printer constantly running low on paper as undergrads desperately print their end-of-term papers. It has taken a while, but the computer lab is once again an integral campus resource as higher education institutions update and reimagine its role to better meet students’ needs.

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Spelman College Announces President’s Official Resignation

Insight Into Diversity

Spelman College announced the end of Helene Gayle’s two-year tenure as the college’s 11th president. The decision, revealed Thursday, comes after Gayle’s sudden departure last month, when Spelman issued a statement indicating she was taking an immediate personal leave of absence. The college has not disclosed the reasons behind her absence or departure.

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Spatial Computing Tech Gives Students Real-World Experience in Virtual Environments

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

In an instant, biology students are transported to Antarctica, where they collect plankton samples. An endless supply of patients with mysterious diseases materializes in front of medical students’ eyes. And in a rhetoric class, a restless audience prepares to mercilessly heckle students who drone on in a monotone as they practice their speeches. This is the power of virtual reality and other immersive technologies in higher education.

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Microsoft Announces Security Updates as Part of Secure Future Initiative

Campus Technology

Microsoft has announced a handful of new security tools and updates, which the company said adhere to its Secure Future Initiative, a set of three core tenets emphasizing "secure by design, secure by default and secure operations.

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College IT Apprenticeships Provide Actionable Learning Experiences

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Following the successful launch of a healthcare apprenticeship program in 2019, the Colorado Community College System — which comprises 13 independently accredited institutions — began to consider what other industries might benefit from a similar initiative.

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Understanding the Crisis of Confidence in Higher Education: Changing Higher Ed podcast 235 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guests Dr. Courtney Brown

The Change Leader, Inc.

In this episode of Changing Higher Ed, Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Dr. Courtney Brown, Vice President of Impact and Planning for the Lumina Foundation, about the critical issue of declining public confidence in higher education. Their discussion examines the dramatic shift in public trust, explores key demographic changes in today's student population, and offers practical solutions for institutions facing these challenges.

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How better accountability can propel innovative short-term credentials

University Business

As higher education magnifies its lens on value proposition, college and university stakeholders must strengthen their understanding of whether rapidly growing short-term credentials provide real benefits to its learners, declares a new report from EdTrust. The research and advocacy nonprofit examined the cost of attendance (combining program costs and living expenses during a program’s length) of nearly 19,000 short-term credentials in 43 states.

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Trending Now: Creator Economy College Programs Are Growing

Gray Associates

The creator economy, projected to skyrocket to $78.91 billion by 2031, is transforming career opportunities, and higher education is rising to meet the moment. From degrees in digital media influence to certificates in influencer marketing, colleges are crafting programs that blend creativity with cutting-edge skills like AI, marketing, and content creation.

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Few Va. universities have studied food insecurity among students, though 80% say it’s an issue

University Business

Most of Virginia’s public universities and colleges are aware of student food insecurity at their institutions, according to a November survey conducted by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. 80% labeled on-campus food insecurity as a “somewhat” or “very” problematic issue. The total number of college students experiencing food insecurity is unclear because not all public colleges and universities are tracking the issue, and the economic and social stigma associated with fo

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Native American Heritage Month 2024 

Today's Learner

Reading Time: 2 minutes November is Native American Heritage Month — an opportunity for educators to deepen students’ understanding of the rich cultures, histories and contributions of Native American communities. It’s a time to encourage students to critically examine the narratives that have shaped perceptions of Native peoples throughout history.

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Best colleges for future leaders remains an exclusive club

University Business

Here is a higher ed ranking that’s still dominated by the elites. Unlike some other lists, the 125 best colleges and universities for future leaders remain a pretty exclusive club. It’s one of the most glaring gaps persisting in higher education, according to Time and Statista, which compile the annual list. Researchers analyzed the resumes of 4,000 “top U.S. leaders,” twice as many as last year.

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U.S. Department of Education Announces Official Release of 2025–26 FAFSA Form

Higher Education Inquirer

The U.S. Department of Education (Department) today officially released the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), 10 days before its Dec. 1 goal. The online FAFSA form is available to all students and families at fafsa.gov , and the Department is processing submissions and sending them to schools. The paper form is also now available for students to submit.

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Magnetic tornado is stirring up the haze at Jupiter’s poles

The Berkeley Blog

Unusual magnetically driven vortices may be generating Earth-size concentrations of hydrocarbon haze The post Magnetic tornado is stirring up the haze at Jupiter’s poles appeared first on Berkeley News.

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FOR-PROFIT BORROWERS ACTION on 12/4 in DC (Debt Collective)

Higher Education Inquirer

S tudents who attended predatory, for-profit schools have had enough – and we are on the march for justice. These students have been failed twice: first by the scam schools who saddled them with crushing debt, and second, by the Department of Education who has delayed discharging these unjust debts. On 12/4 we are headed to Washington DC to demand they cancel the loans of borrowers who went to schools with serious misconduct evidence against them and to make sure the promised cancellation is don

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Australia’s boarding schools eye India opportunities

The PIE News

In their first ever visit to India, this month, a delegation of ten of Australia’s top boarding and day schools visited institutions, agents, government authorities, parents, and students, across the country. The visit, which was organised by AEAS and Acumen and Austrade , comes as Australia debates the ESOS Amendment Bill , which includes plans to cap international student numbers, among other policy changes.

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Boosting UK universities’ impact on global sustainability and the SDGs

HEPI

By Leigh Kamolins, Director of Analytics & Evaluation at QS Quacquarelli Symonds. When I participated in the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development at the UN earlier this year, it was revealed that only 17% of the Sustainable Development Goals have seen progress in the last year, with a number of goals actually going backwards. This puts the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development under threat with just six years remaining.

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Over a quarter of students seeking asylum in Canada from India and Nigeria

The PIE News

While nearly 14,000 asylum applications were filed by international students in the first nine months of this year, compared to 12,000 in 2023, Indian students (2,290) made up over 14% of all the claims. Nigeria (1,990), followed by Ghana (1,385), Guinea (1,095), and the Democratic Republic of Congo (950), are the four countries with the highest numbers of international students seeking asylum, after India, according to IRCC data.