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May Brought Deep Cuts at Multiple Colleges

Inside Higher Ed

May Brought Deep Cuts at Multiple Colleges Josh Moody Tue, 06/03/2025 - 03:00 AM Colleges laid off well over 800 employees last month due to a mix of enrollment challenges and state funding issues. Ivy Tech saw the deepest cuts with more than 200 jobs axed.

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Illinois lawmakers pass bill to establish direct admissions program

Higher Ed Dive

Participating public universities will set GPA standards each year for first-time and transfer students to gain automatic entry.

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Subject-level insights on graduate activity

Wonkhe

Rather than examine how much graduates get paid, why not ask them how they feel about what they are doing? Sean Brophy explains.

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Statewide Board Rejects Santa Ono's Bid to Become U. of Florida President

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By David Jesse The State University System of Florida's Board of Governors voted down the former University of Michigan president's appointment Tuesday, ending a bid that came to resemble a political campaign.

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Ghost Students: How Fraudsters Use Fake Identities to Cheat Universities

Ghost student fraud costs higher education $5 billion annually as fraudsters use stolen identities to exploit financial aid. California estimates 20% of community college applications—over 460,000—are fake bots taking spots from real students. These "ghost students" never attend classes but access federal loans and aid before vanishing. Remote learning creates perfect conditions for criminals to exploit systems.

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Florida Board Rejects Ono for UF Job

Inside Higher Ed

Florida Board Rejects Ono for UF Job Josh Moody Tue, 06/03/2025 - 05:03 PM The Florida Board of Governors decided against confirming Santa Ono as president of the University of Florida in a contentious vote focused on diversity, equity and inclusion.

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FY26 budget plan would slash maximum Pell Grant by nearly a quarter

Higher Ed Dive

The Education Department's proposal would also radically reduce funding for Federal Work-Study and require a bigger employer contribution.

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America’s universites must embrace – not efface – indigenous knowledge

THE (Times Higher Education)

Even in a political climate hostile to diversity, Indigenous people will keep asserting their right tousetheir languages, sayCandace Galla andMadoka Hammine

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Inside UNC’s Effort to Launch a New Accreditor

Inside Higher Ed

Inside UNC’s Effort to Launch a New Accreditor Josh Moody Fri, 06/06/2025 - 03:11 PM University of North Carolina system officials say it’s past time for a new accreditor, arguing the current setup fails to focus on students, emails obtained by Inside Higher Ed show.

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More teens lean toward alternative postsecondary options

Higher Ed Dive

Just 45% of students in grades 7-12 see a two- or four-year college as their most likely next step, a new survey found.

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With better coordination we can break down barriers to academic policy engagement

Wonkhe

The Universities Policy Engagement Network has received funding from Research England and ESRC to improve national academic policy engagement infrastructure.

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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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Indiana U. Requires Buyout Takers to Pledge No Disparagement — a Move More Often Seen in Corporations

The Chronicle of Higher Education

By Adrienne Lu Even in higher education, they're typically reserved for disciplinary situations.

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Study: Post-Tenure Review Pushed Researchers to Leave Florida

Inside Higher Ed

Study: Post-Tenure Review Pushed Researchers to Leave Florida Johanna Alonso Tue, 06/03/2025 - 03:00 AM The number of faculty who left Florida increased by a percentage point in the wake of the new policy, which researchers say also failed to increase productivity.

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Working-age adults with some college but no credential reaches 37.6M, report finds

Higher Ed Dive

However, more stopped-out students returned to college in the 2023-24 academic year, the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found.

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The economic cost of an unequal R&D workforce

Wonkhe

A new DSIT report shines a light on the link between an unequal workforce and economic growth. James Coe has the details.

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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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“Effectively unsupervised”: one-year MRes courses under fire

The PIE News

Institutions warned to avoid cynically creating MRes courses as a way to circumnavigate tougher dependant visa laws. “Policy will be enacted upon us” if sector does not work collectively on compliance, says International Education champion. The warning comes as The PIE News covers story of one university rescinding CAS offers after MRes exceeds 25% of quota.

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New Jersey's Free Teletherapy Program Delivers 78,000 Mental Health Sessions to College Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Brian K. Bridges New Jersey's groundbreaking state-funded teletherapy program has delivered more than 78,000 counseling sessions to college students since its 2023 launch, according to new data released by the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education. The partnership with mental health provider Uwill has served 18,223 students across 45 public and independent institutions statewide, representing the nation's first comprehensive state-level investment in free teletherapy service

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College parents speak out in new survey: Weekly updates, mental health info and more access needed

Higher Ed Dive

CampusESP’s latest national survey of 32,000+ college families reveals new expectations — and frustrations — from higher ed’s most overlooked audience.

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Fixing the potholes in postgraduate funding

Wonkhe

Mark Bennett and Ewan Fairweather highlight the pitfalls and uncertainties in an increasingly fragmented UK postgraduate financial support offer

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Some College, No Degree Population Grows by 2.1M

Inside Higher Ed

Some College, No Degree Population Grows by 2.1M Ashley Mowreader Wed, 06/04/2025 - 03:00 AM New data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center finds more students are leaving higher ed without a degree each year than are re-enrolling and completing.

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While the Number of Stopouts Has Declined, It Remains a Persistent Issue

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center (NSCRC) has released its sixth Some College, No Credential (SCNC) report , which was created with the support of the Lumina Foundation. It compares data from the 2022-23 academic year to 2023-24. The number of students leaving college without earning a credential, referred to as stopping out, has declined for the second year in a row.

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University of Idaho abandons plan to acquire University of Phoenix

Higher Ed Dive

Faced with opposition from the beginning, the state university and for-profit college ended negotiations.

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What the Employment Rights Bill means for higher education

Wonkhe

As Labours landmark employment legislation nears the end of its parliamentary journey, legal experts Alex Russell and Sin Jackson offer their assessment of the implications

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5 Steps to Defend Higher Ed

The Chronicle of Higher Education

How to stand up for academe in this era of constant attacks from federal and state governments. By Kevin R. McClure How to stand up for academe in this era of constant attacks from federal and state governments.

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After Delays and Public Blowback, Chapel Hill Board Votes Outside Meeting to Award Tenure

Inside Higher Ed

After Delays and Public Blowback, Chapel Hill Board Votes Outside Meeting to Award Tenure Ryan Quinn Wed, 06/04/2025 - 09:18 AM After faculty raised alarm over the boards delay on the decisions, trustees finally debated and voted by email. A couple of them said they generally opposed tenure.

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‘Finally’: Keystone College completes merger with nonprofit

Higher Ed Dive

After a recent closure scare, the institution is continuing operations under the nonprofit Washington Institute for Education and Research.

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What we’ll be talking about at The Festival of Higher Education 2025

Wonkhe

Debbie McVitty and Alistair Jarvis explain what's shaping their thinking as they build this year's Festival of Higher Education returning to Senate House this November

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How Students Use Generative AI Beyond Writing

Faculty Focus

Over the last two years, Ive witnessed the rise in students use of generative AI as whole. Not surprisingly, more students are using generative AI to assist them in writing. In an undergraduate business communication course that I oversee, the percentage of students who declared their use of generative AI for a writing assessment (i.e. business proposal) increased steadily over four semesters from 35% in 2023 to 61% in 2025.

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Policymaking and ‘Gold Standard Science’ Via Fake Studies and Defunded Research Universities?

Inside Higher Ed

Policymaking and Gold Standard Science Via Fake Studies and Defunded Research Universities? Sara Brady Mon, 06/02/2025 - 03:00 AM Policymaking based on made-up studies places the health of our nation at risk.

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Texas lawmakers shelve SLAPP bills that would have allowed the rich and powerful to sue critics into silence

FIRE

Texas just shelved three bills that wouldve gutted protections against SLAPP suits. Thanks to FIRE and allies, Texans can keep speaking out without lawyering up first.

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Higher education postcard: University of Cambridge, the Senate House

Wonkhe

This week’s card from Hugh Jones’ postbag takes us to Cambridge’s ceremonial heart This week’s card from Hugh Jones’ postbag takes us to Cambridge’s ceremonial heart

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UNCF's Career Pathways Initiative and HBCUv Platform are Driving Transformational Change Through Innovation and Alliances

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The United Negro College Funds (UNCF) Institute for Capacity Building (ICB) is leveraging the power of networks, technology and innovation to help Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) achieve their missions. Ed Smith-Lewis Through digital and innovative platforms, UNCF is building a connected ecosystem where institutions can learn from one another, scale what works, and shape a stronger, more equitable future for their students, says Ed

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Education Dept. Says Native History Doesn’t Count as DEI

Inside Higher Ed

Education Dept. Says Native History Doesnt Count as DEI Sara Weissman Mon, 06/02/2025 - 03:00 AM Government officials reassured tribal education advocates that they recognize tribes unique political status. That gives tribal colleges hope, but they want to see tangible support.

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After Michigan State trustees told students to call professor a racist, his lawsuit is moving ahead

FIRE

After a Michigan State professor called for accountability, two university trustees allegedly launched a smear campaign encouraging students to call him a racist. Now he gets his day in court.

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The UK’s register of university spin-outs

Wonkhe

The long awaited register of university-owned or university-founded spin-outs is here.