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Higher Ed Leaders Rally to Protect DEI Initiatives

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Drs. Warren Anderson, Lisa Coleman, and Michael Anthony speaking on the President's panel at NADOHE. Photos by Tim Trumble In a powerful gathering of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) professionals, university leaders from across the nation shared strategies for protecting critical DEI work on college campuses despite mounting opposition nationwide.

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‘I’ve lost my work and been ostracised’: Oxford University accused of failing to act after ruling on ‘sham’ contracts

The Guardian - Higher Education

Despite winning a landmark legal battle, academic Alice Jolly believes it wont benefit others An academic who won a landmark court battle last year against Oxford University for employing her and her colleague on sham gig economy contracts has criticised the university for trying to brush their case under the carpet. Alice Jolly and her colleague Rebecca Abrams, both award-winning authors, taught on Oxfords prestigious creative writing course for 15 years but were employed on zero hours personal

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International Women’s Day: Black Women Shaping the Future of Academia

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Professor Lisa-Dionne Morris is Professor of Public & Industry Understanding of Capability Driven Design in the School of Mechanical Engineering, and the Engagement Champion for the EPSRC EDI Hub+, at the University of Leeds. Women in higher education and industry leadership, especially in Engineering and STEM, have reshaped academia and industry through groundbreaking contributions.

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A Fight For Equal Rights: Why Do We Celebrate International Women's Day? (NDTV)

Higher Education Inquirer

It's March 8, a day designated to celebrate women and to honour their existence and their contribution in this world. So today, let us take a moment to appreciate all the ladies in our lives. This day is the fruit of the labour of thousands of women who fought for equal rights, spoke up against mistreatment and demanded equal footing with men. While the struggle is centuries old, the idea of women's day first emerged at the turn of the 20th century.

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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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Another Case of Anticipatory Obedience?

Academe Blog

BY HANK REICHMAN As an alum of Columbia University (CC ’69) I received an email yesterday from the university’s interim president Katrina Armstrong responding to the Trump Administration’s decision to arbitrarily cancel some $400 million in federal grants “due to the schools continued inaction in the face of persistent harassment of Jewish students.

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Columbia University Faces $400 Million Federal Funding Cut in the Wake of Antisemitism Concerns

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Katrina Armstrong Columbia University is grappling with significant financial challenges after the Federal Task Force to Combat Antisemitism announced $400 million in cuts to federal funding, a development that Interim University President Dr. Katrina Armstrong says will "touch nearly every corner of the University." The task force described the cuts as a consequence of Columbia's "continued inaction in the face of persistent harassment of Jewish students" and warned that this represents onl

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Trump Order Could Overhaul PSLF Program

Inside Higher Ed

Trump Order Could Overhaul PSLF Program jessica.blake@ Sat, 03/08/2025 - 01:07 PM The executive order will likely impact thousands of nonprofit employees involved in activist work opposed by the president.

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