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New graduate program at Gustavus Adolphus College

Inside Higher Ed

“It seems natural that something like this would be our first step into a master’s program or a higher-level degree,” said Brenda Kelly, provost and dean of the college, citing the lengthy history of the undergraduate athletic training program, which began in 1976. percent from the previous year and about 18.4

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Some HBCUs strive for R-1 status with record research dollars

Inside Higher Ed

Howard University, for example, raised a record $122 million in grants and contracts this fiscal year, outpacing its goal to reach $100 million by 2024. Howard previously held R-1 status in 1987 but fell to R-2 status after an update to the classifications in 2005. This trend could move some institutions closer to the R-1 goalpost.

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PTO proposal prompts protest at University of Missouri

Inside Higher Ed

“It certainly is a tough job market out there in any way, shape or form, and we always want to make sure that we are an attractive option for people who are looking for employment in higher education,” said university spokesman Christian Basi. Service workers at the University of Illinois protested last fall for higher wages.

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2023 HEED Award Field Guide

Insight Into Diversity

INSIGHT Into Diversity presents the 2023 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award Field Guide with examples of strategies and best practices used by HEED Award-winning schools to foster an inclusive campus culture that promotes belonging and equal success opportunities. View the full list of 2023 recipients here.

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2023 Year in Review

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2023 has been a year notable for its ups and downs on the higher education landscape with the elimination of affirmative action and the implosion of President Joe Biden’s student relief program. The high court voted 6-3 against UNC and 6-2 against Harvard. In response to the decision, the U.S.