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Trust, creativity, and collaboration are what leads to impact in the arts

Wonkhe

Amer Alwarea calls for a rethink in how arts-led impact in the creative industries is recognised Amer Alwarea calls for a rethink in how arts-led impact in the creative industries is recognised

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UNCF Study Reveals Strong Mental Health Outcomes Among HBCU Students Despite Financial Challenges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Michael L. Lomax A new study released by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has found that students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) demonstrate significantly stronger mental health outcomes compared to their peers at other institutions, despite facing greater financial stressors and barriers to mental health services. The comprehensive report, titled Flourishing: Bolstering the Mental Health of Students at HBCUs and PBIs," examined mental health indicators among 2,5

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ABA faces DOJ wrath over law school diversity requirements

Higher Ed Dive

"Any requirement that law schools demonstrate 'a commitment to diversity' is deeply problematic," said Attorney General Pam Bondi.

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First Arrest Made in Southern University Hazing Death

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Caleb Wilson died as a result of a hazing incident. Baton Rouge police have made their first arrest in the fatal hazing case that claimed the life of 20-year-old Southern University student Caleb Wilson, with authorities indicating more arrests are expected in the coming days. Caleb McCray, 23, a Southern University graduate and current member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity, surrendered to authorities on March 6 and was charged with criminal hazing and manslaughter in connection with Wilson's death

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Navigating Higher Ed’s Tech & Budget Crunch: Yes, You Can Survive

As Higher Ed institutions continue struggling with budget constraints and enrollment pressures, making smart decisions about technology is crucial. How do institutions enhance data security, optimize their tech stack and engage students effectively…all while managing limited resources? Bret Ingerman, former Vice President for Information Technology at Tallahassee State College, digs into these conundrums, exploring how Pathify offers solutions to enhance student engagement while giving instituti

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The Case for IES Postsecondary Studies: What NPSAS and BPS Tell us About Student Veterans, Parents, First-Generation Student Experiences

IHEP

The recent cancellation of critical postsecondary studies conducted by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) will have dire effects on our understanding of the realities of todays college students especially those who are veterans, parents, working, or first-generation. Fully grasping their experiences requires knowing what shapes their academic pathways and how they pay for college.

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How does the higher education sector sustain digital transformation in tough times?

Wonkhe

Debbie McVitty talks to Jisc director for digital transformation in higher education Sarah Knight to find out how to manage technology change under financial pressure

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Nicole Sampson

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Nicole Sampson Nicole Sampson has been named the permanent provost and chief academic officer at the University of Rochester. Sampson had been serving as interim provost and was the Robert L. and Mary L. Sproull Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences at the university. Before joining the University of Rochester in August 2023, Sampson served as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Stony Brook University.

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Teaching students to harness the power of data literacy

Higher Ed Dive

At Elon University, Dr. Long Xia prepares students to navigate today’s data-driven landscape.

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VICTORY! 9th Circuit rules in favor of professor punished for criticizing college for lowering academic standards

FIRE

Professor Lars Jensen was unconstitutionally punished for handing out fliers criticizing Truckee Meadows Community Colleges watered down math standards.

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Stimulate debate on contentious topics, expert urges English universities

The Guardian - Higher Education

Governments lead on academic freedom cautions of significant danger to integrity if expression is restricted Universities in England should rearrange classrooms and use the Chatham House rule to help students overcome their fears of discussing controversial topics, according to the governments lead on free speech. Arif Ahmed, the Office for Students director of freedom of speech and academic freedom, said there was a significant danger to academic integrity if speech and expression were restrict

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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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Diversifying college admissions: Why test-optional is not as effective as we hoped

Higher Ed Dive

Data suggests test-blind policies remove higher education barriers for underrepresented students.

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Going Independent

Inside Higher Ed

Going Independent Elizabeth Redden Mon, 03/10/2025 - 03:00 AM How can Ph.D.s decide if a freelance or independent consultant path is right for them? Jessica Taylor and Desiree Barron-Callaci offer insight.

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Engaging families: A key to boosting college student retention

Higher Ed Dive

Recent data underscores that when parents are actively engaged, students are more likely to persist through their academic journey.

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VICTORY! Charges dropped against TN woman cited for using skeletons in Christmas decorations

FIRE

Less than a month after FIRE filed a First Amendment lawsuit against Germantown, Tennessee, the city has dismissed charges against a resident for keeping skeletons in her yard after Halloween.

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Ohio University Postpones Black Alumni Reunion

Inside Higher Ed

Ohio University has postponed its annual Black alumni reunion weekend while it reviews the event in light of the Office for Civil Rights Feb.14 Dear Colleague letter, which declared illegal virtually all race-based activities at public institutions.

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VICTORY! Charges dropped against TN woman cited for using skeletons in Christmas decorations

FIRE

Less than a month after FIRE filed a First Amendment lawsuit against Germantown, Tennessee, the city has dismissed charges against a resident for keeping skeletons in her yard after Halloween.

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A Valentine’s Day Card Without the Love

Inside Higher Ed

A Valentines Day Card Without the Love Elizabeth Redden Mon, 03/10/2025 - 03:00 AM The Feb. 14 Dear Colleague letter features some questionable assumptions and false equivalences, Jim Jump writes.

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The government wants to financially bludgeon those seeking to defend constitutional rights

FIRE

A new White House directive threatens to make it prohibitively expensive for Americans to defend the Constitution in court.

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Project-Based Learning in an AI-Inspired Era

Campus Technology

Exploring the sweet spot between project-based learning and the latest in powerful AI tools at Bentley University.

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AG Bondi Tells ABA to Drop DEI Requirement

Inside Higher Ed

U.S. attorney general Pam Bondi directed the American Bar Association, the accrediting body for law schools since 1952, to remove diversity, equity and inclusion requirements for law schools in a letter that was shared on social media.

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Free speech advocates rally to support FIRE’s federal appeal to defend advocacy in public parks

FIRE

Protesting in public parks is as American as apple pie. That right does not disappear merely because a private entity operates the public park on the governments behalf.

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Cal Poly Pomona Launches AI and Innovation Center

Campus Technology

In an effort to advance AI innovation, foster community engagement, and prepare students for careers in STEM fields and business, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona has teamed up with AI, cloud, and advisory services provider Avanade to launch a new Avanade AI & Innovation Center.

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Seamless Scalable Smart Streamlining HyFlex Learning

Educause

As higher education institutions transform learning spaces to enable HyFlex and hybrid courses, the Logitech Rally Camera Streamline Kit is earning praise from early adopters for its simplicity and usability.

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Trump’s Education Department changes could lead to systemic ‘chaos’

Higher Ed Dive

Cuts to contracts, staff and civil rights probes might backfire, leading to less oversight and more mismanagement, education experts warn.

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ADL, Other Pro-Israel Groups Condemn AAUP Webinar on Palestine

Inside Higher Ed

The Anti-Defamation League and four other pro-Israel groups accused the American Association of University Professors of demonizing Israel in its framing of and publicity around a webinar titled Scholasticide in Palestine.

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From the Classroom to the Streets

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Growing up in Los Angeles, the daughter of West African immigrants, Bernadette Atuahene knew from an early age that she was destined for a career in law. What she didnt realize right away was that she could fuse her passion for social justice and advocacy with the world of academia. Bernadette Atuahene Soon enough she would figure it out. My parents were from Ghana, so I only really had about four options growing up, she remembers.

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What Republican Voters Want for Higher Ed

Inside Higher Ed

Republican voters believe in the value of college degrees but harbor concerns about accountability and affordability, according to a new national survey conducted by Third Way, a center-left think tank, and GS Strategy Group, a Republican polling group.

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Studyportals acquires community platform Uni-Life

The PIE News

With the strategic acquisition of Uni-Life , the Studyportals group said is it taking “another step in offering a holistic solution to support students throughout their entire journey” while elevating universities’ ability to digitally recruit diverse students. For universities, this partnership offers a comprehensive engagement tool that supports students starting from the offer stage, maximising yield to enrolment, and their landing, connectedness and retention after that, a

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ICE Arrests Former Columbia Student Who Led Pro-Palestinian Protests

Inside Higher Ed

Immigration officials arrested a former Columbia University student who helped to lead pro-Palestinian protests last spring, the Associated Press reported. Mahmoud Khalil was taken into custody at his university-owned apartment in New York City, his attorney told the AP. Officials reportedly told Khalil that the State Department had revoked his student visa and green card.

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7 Essential Education Marketing Strategies for 2025: A Complete Guide

Caylor Solutions

Discover 7 essential education marketing strategies for 2025 to attract and engage students using AI, automation, and data-driven marketing. The post 7 Essential Education Marketing Strategies for 2025: A Complete Guide appeared first on Caylor Solutions.

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Business School Accreditor Removes DEI Standards

Inside Higher Ed

The primary business school accrediting body has cut diversity, equity and inclusion from its reporting standards amid federal attacks on DEI, according to The Financial Times. The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business replaced the words diversity and inclusion with community and connectedness and eliminated a dozen other references to those terms in its document of guiding principles for schools.

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Coding school recognised for addressing UK digital skills gap

The PIE News

Code Institute, an internationally recognised online learning platform, was rated outstanding for its provision of digital skills education by the UKs official education standards body. Achieving top marks across all inspection areas in its first Ofsted inspection, the platform was awarded the highest rating, which is only earned by 8% of independent training providers.

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Building Infrastructure for Non-Degree Credentials

Higher Education Today

Title: A Global Review of Non-degree Credential Quality Frameworks: Matching Aspirations to Available Data Authors: Kyle Albert and Thomas Weko Source: George Washington University (GWU) Program on Skills, Credentials & Workforce Policy (PSCWP) With the continued increase of alternative, non-degree credentials, education and professional stakeholders have developed quality frameworks meant to guide these credentials.

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Roxbury Community College turns to students to bridge digital divide

University Business

Roxbury Community College wants students to explore new technology, but it struggles to get most students engaged in its current online platforms. So professors enlisted some of their top students to figure out an AI-driven solution. Why it matters: The efforts led to RCC’s first hackathonand potential solutions to boost students’ digital literacy and academic performance in a school whose students are predominantly people of color and low-income.

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AI in Art and Design Education Practice Sharing Day: Tickets

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Date and time Wednesday, June 18 10:30am – 4:30pm Location Online About this event Overview The University of the Arts London (UAL) and the Council for Higher Education in Art & Design (CHEAD) are hosting educators and students from art schools, colleges and universities as they present their creative ideas and evaluation of designing, learning and utilising GenAI tools.