Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 19, 2025

Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has appointed Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough, a seasoned higher education administrator known for his transformational leadership at historically Black colleges and universities, to serve as Executive Vice President of Research & Member Engagement, effective September 2, 2025. The appointment represents a strategic move by UNCF to strengthen its support for member institutions through enhanced research capabilities and deeper engagement i

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NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

JULY 15, 2025

On July 4th, President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill (“Big Bill”) into law. The biggest changes for borrowers include new limits on how much they can borrow in federal student loans, big changes to both current and future borrowers’ repayment options, and changes that will make it harder for borrowers who were harmed by their schools to get debt relief.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 16, 2025

Dr. DeRionne Pollard The American Association of Community Colleges has selected Dr. DeRionne Pollard as its next president and CEO, making her the first woman to lead the 105-year-old organization that represents the nation's community college sector. Pollard, currently president of Nevada State University, will assume leadership this fall. She succeeds Dr.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

JULY 2, 2025

Data from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) provide vital insights on key higher education issues that inform evidence-based policymaking across the country. For state leaders grappling with questions about college affordability, as well as student access and success, federally collected and maintained postsecondary data—such as the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS)—offer critical insights that many states coul

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Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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Civitas Learning

JULY 8, 2025

Subscribe: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Youtube Music | Full Transcript In this episode of Next Practices , we explore the key insights from the 2025 Student Impact Report, Civitas Learning’s flagship research publication. The report reveals which student success initiatives are making the greatest difference in persistence—and how initiative-level analysis is helping institutions act with more precision and confidence.

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Knack

JULY 3, 2025

Nearly one in four first-year students doesn’t return for their second year of college. That’s the sobering takeaway from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center’s latest report on student persistence. But behind that data lies an opportunity: to better understand when, how, and why students disengage — and to act earlier.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 8, 2025

The United Negro College Fund announced a comprehensive initiative Tuesday designed to empower Black parents as advocates for increasing the number of Black teachers in America's classrooms, addressing a critical shortage that has far-reaching implications for student success and educational equity. Dr. Meredith Anderson The initiative, launched in partnership with the Center for Black Educator Development, includes a detailed toolkit titled "Hear Us, Believe Us, Invest In Us: Helping Parents Ad

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

JULY 2, 2025

Lawmakers are best equipped to find solutions that benefit all students when they are armed with high-quality data. For decades, the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) at the U.S. Department of Education has conducted studies, such as t he National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS), that provide key evidence to inform policymaking in higher education.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JULY 1, 2025

In Fall 2025, an estimated hundreds of thousands of families are expected to apply for financial aid at private K‑12 schools—driven in large part by rapid expansion of school‑choice programs across at least 16 states so far this year. With more school‑choice options available—from open enrollment public charter schools to vouchers, tax‑credit scholarships, and Education Savings Accounts—families are navigating what feels like a new frontier of educational possibility.

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Knack

JULY 1, 2025

Since 2021, the University of New Hampshire has partnered with Knack to offer scalable, peer-led academic support to its undergraduate students. What began as a pilot initiative has evolved into a full-scale, campus-wide strategy. Today, UNH students have logged over 19,000 tutoring hours through Knack, demonstrating not just demand, but sustained engagement across courses and student demographics.

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Student Loan Planner

JUNE 30, 2025

The Senate parliamentarian forced major rewrites to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (OBBBA), which would dramatically reform the state of student loans in the US. We’ll summarize the top 10 changes affecting borrowers, particularly those with six-figure balances. Quick look at the big changes for student loans under the One Big Beautiful… The post Top 10 Changes for Student Loan Borrowers Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 1, 2025

The number of Historically Black Colleges and Universities offering Registered Apprenticeship programs has surged from three to 22 institutions in just four years, according to a new toolkit released by the Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions. The HBCU Registered Apprenticeship Toolkit, authored by Dr. Marybeth Gasman and Alice Ginsberg, provides a comprehensive guide for HBCUs looking to launch federally recognized apprenticeship programs that combine classroom instruction with p

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

JULY 10, 2025

Postsecondary education should be a powerful engine for economic mobility for all students, but too often outcomes vary by race, income, geography, and other systemic factors. That’s why we launched the Value Data Collaborative to equip colleges, institutional systems, and state agencies with the tools to better understand and strengthen the value of higher education for all students.

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COE

JULY 9, 2025

Pat Williams: A Champion Who Gave Wings to TRIO’s Defiance July 9, 2025 — by Arnold L. Mitchem Pat Williams, a former Montana schoolteacher who became a liberal voice in the House for nine terms, championing wilderness protections and defending the National Endowment for the Arts from conservative attacks in the late 1980s and ’90s, died June 25 at a hospital in Missoula.

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Knack

JULY 9, 2025

At Missouri S&T, the heartbeat of the Student Success Center is Chyna Howell. As Senior Program Manager and Knack Program Administrator (KPA), Chyna plays a vital role in ensuring that every student has access to meaningful, flexible academic support. From scaling tutoring operations to integrating new support models, she leads with purpose, strategy, and care.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 8, 2025

Dr. Brian Burt A groundbreaking video series designed to support Black boys and men in STEM education has earned national recognition, highlighting the University of Wisconsin-Madison's commitment to diversity and inclusion in engineering fields. The Black Males in Engineering (BME) video series, led by UW-Madison School of Education faculty member Dr.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JULY 7, 2025

Applying for college is a big milestone for students everywhere, but for many families, the financial aid process can quickly become the most stressful part. Forms, deadlines, paperwork, and financial decisions all seem to pile up at once, and without preparation, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The good news? There’s a lot you can do now, during the summer, to make the process smoother later.

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HEAG

JULY 17, 2025

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the Budget Reconciliation Act, initiating significant reforms across federal financial aid programs. While several controversial provisions were removed before final passage—thanks in part to advocacy from higher ed organizations like NASFAA—the legislation still introduces sweeping structural changes to federal student aid that will take effect beginning July 1, The post Understanding the 2025 Budget Reconciliation Law-Key Impacts on Federal Student Aid P

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Believe in Students

JULY 1, 2025

At Believe in Students, one of our seven guiding principles is to Value Learning, reflecting our commitment to grow together through curiosity, reflection, and shared exploration. One way we live this out is by observing and honoring cultural, community, and heritage moments throughout the year. When we engage in these observances, our goal is to deepen understanding, honor lived experiences, and spark meaningful dialogue around identity, contribution, and equity.

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Knack

JULY 18, 2025

The Real Reason Students Leave A student on the brink of dropping out rarely cites coursework alone. Yes, academic challenges play a role, but more often, it’s something quieter: a sense of not belonging, a lack of encouragement, or the feeling that no one would notice if they left. These underlying factors, often invisible to data dashboards, are the real drivers of attrition.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 15, 2025

A new survey of shared governance practices at community colleges reveals a complex landscape where faculty exercise strong authority over academic matters but have minimal influence on administrative decisions like budgeting and strategic planning. The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) released its first-ever study of community college shared governance, surveying faculty leaders at 59 public community colleges across the nation.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JULY 14, 2025

If you’re a high school or college student thinking about how you’re going to pay for college, here’s something you need to know: now is the time to begin planning. Financial aid deadlines might still be months away, but the smartest thing you can do is start planning now. Too many students wait until the last minute to think about financial aid. That often leads to missed opportunities, unnecessary stress, or even taking on more debt than needed.

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College Planners of America

JULY 8, 2025

The CSS Profile is an online college application administered by the College Board. Each year, use of the CSS Profile application allows students to access over $10 billion in non-Federal student aid. Annually, over 430,000 students receive an average of $45,000 in need-based aid from colleges using the Profile. Currently, 278 colleges require it as part of their admission process.

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Patter by Pat Thomson

JULY 15, 2025

I’m often asked about predatory journals. So I recently went on a hunt for something other than lists and found a 2022 report on predatory journals and conferences from the InterAcademy Partnership. OK it’s not 2025, but it’s still well worth looking at. The IAP is a global network of over 140 science, engineering, and medical academies that work together to address the world’s most challenging problems using the best available scientific evidence.

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Symplicity

JULY 13, 2025

We're excited to announce the launch of Symplicity CSM 9.6, featuring new capabilities that enhance your daily workflow and student engagement. These features will save you and your team valuable time, all the while propelling your students into career success via employer engagement, AI resume review, and more.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 30, 2025

Rev. Dr. Michael A. Hunt This spring, the three of us proudly earned our doctoral degrees while serving as directors of federally funded TRIO programs in the Office of Academic Opportunity Programs (AOP) at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). The TRIO programs assist and empower students from disadvantaged backgrounds, especially low-income, first-generation college attendees, and those with disabilities.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JUNE 30, 2025

Summer break might feel like a pause button for students: no school, no homework, and a bit more breathing room for busy families. But when it comes to preparing for college financial aid, summer is actually one of your most powerful tools. With fewer school-year distractions and a little extra flexibility, this season is the perfect time to get ahead of deadlines, organize documents, and start key conversations about college costs.

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Knack

JULY 10, 2025

Across the country, students are arriving on campus with AP credits and dual enrollment experience, only to find themselves floundering in college courses. This paradox was brought into sharp relief in Beckie Supiano’s recent Chronicle of Higher Education article, The Crumbling Boundary Between High School and College. Even students in honors programs, selected through holistic review and loaded with early college credits, are turning in shallow essays and skimming the surface in class discussio

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COE

JULY 8, 2025

TRIO in the News, Summer 2025 July 8, 2025 — by Terrance L. Hamm The Trump administration’s fiscal 2026 “skinny” budget proposes eliminating all $1.2 billion in federal TRIO funding—citing concerns over performance measures and accountability—even as TRIO programs currently serve roughly 870,000 low-income, first-generation, and disabled students nationwide (about 17,500 in Colorado).

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Symplicity

JULY 11, 2025

Conference accessibility isn't just about compliance—it's about all of us working to create inclusive spaces where all attendees can fully participate, learn, and connect together. Whether you're organizing or attending any conference, here's how we can all contribute to making these events truly accessible and enjoyable for everyone there. When you add these considerations and practices into your everyday life, as accessibility service professionals are used to doing, they become habit and educ

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 15, 2025

More than 1,300 HBCU leaders, faculty, students, and advocates will gather in Atlanta next week for UNITE 2025, the nation's most influential annual convening dedicated to advancing sustainability and excellence in historically Black colleges and universities. Hosted by the UNCF Institute for Capacity Building from July 20-24 at the SIGNIA by Hilton Atlanta, this year's gathering operates under the theme "Together We Lead" and will bring together 54 current and former HBCU and PBI presidents, al

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NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

JULY 3, 2025

On May 5, 2025 , the federal government restarted collections on federal student loans that are in default. That means if you haven’t made a payment on your federal student loans in more than 270 days , you could soon face serious consequences. If you take action now, you may be able to stop or delay collections. Help is available— don’t wait until your paycheck, benefits, or tax refunds are gone!

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CAMPUSPEAK

JULY 17, 2025

In today’s fast-paced campus culture, students are constantly juggling resumes, GPAs, internships, leadership roles, and social expectations. The pressure to… The post Presence Over Perfection: Redefining Success in Student Life appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.

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Knack

JULY 17, 2025

Nursing education has never been more rigorous, or more necessary. As the healthcare system faces staffing shortages and evolving clinical demands, the next generation of nurses must be equipped with more than clinical knowledge. They need soft skills like collaboration, communication, critical thinking, empathy, and leadership.

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Symplicity

JULY 9, 2025

As we gather in Denver this July for AHEAD's 48th Annual Conference, we're convening at one of the most pivotal moments in accessibility services history. The convergence of rising student needs, evolving expectations, and technological possibilities creates an unprecedented opportunity for advancing accessibility services and meeting students with empathy.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 9, 2025

Eleven leading education research organizations are pressing the U.S. Department of Education to immediately finalize the Civil Rights Data Collection for the 2025-26 school year, warning that delays could jeopardize a critical federal tool for monitoring educational equity. In a July 8 letter to Secretary Linda McMahon and Acting Assistant Secretary Craig Trainor, the groups said the timeline for approving and implementing the collection "has become critically short" and urged "immediate action

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