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Universities Review Legality of Diversity Scholarships

Insight Into Diversity

Supreme Court’s (SCOTUS) banning of race-conscious admissions last summer, some colleges and universities are considering the legality of certain diversity-focused scholarships. Given SCOTUS’s past rulings, some legal experts argue that diversity scholarships could be the next DEI component on the chopping block.

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140,000 mobility programs funded by DAAD in 2022

The PIE News

The budget increase has allowed the organisation to fund more individuals overseas for mobility programs than ever before in its history. “Russia’s attack on Ukraine has brought a delusional pursuit to forcefully adjust history back to our continent. . million at its disposal.

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Toward a more inclusive peer-review process (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

When asked what surprised her most about publishing after a summer spent working as an intern at one of our presses, a history graduate student replied, “In graduate school, we focus on tearing books apart. Offers more guidance on reviewing different modalities of scholarship. Encourages creativity in peer review.

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CWI NOW ACCEPTING AWARD NOMINATIONS

ACPA

The recipient will be selected based on their demonstrated expertise in creating an environment that promotes the Core Values of the Coalition for Women’s Identities (CWI) including Advocacy & Activism, Engaging Community, and Scholarship. Research and Scholarship Award. Nominees for this award must be members of ACPA.

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The current state of learning in HESA graduate preparation programs: Curricular developments from the last decade.

ACPA

Professional Association Guidance. What follows is a summary of the most significant changes (For a more detailed examination of the development of professional competencies throughout HESA history, including a discussion on Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS), see Ardoin et al.,

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President moves: Recent spate of leaders to announce retirement boast impressive résumés

University Business

Clark’s accomplishments have gained the notice of State Senator Susan Collins, who praised his leadership and guidance in continually advancing the university. . “I still get an emotion of positivity when I see those students and their smiles on commencement day,” Clark said. Anne Houtman – Earlham College (Ind.)

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VCU's canceled beer sheds light on licensing trend

Inside Higher Ed

Colleges have a history of licensing their mascots and logos—including, increasingly, to breweries, which can provide a helpful, if relatively small, revenue stream while also creating excitement around the institution’s brand and strengthening community partnerships. was paused after a few years.