Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 27, 2025

A comprehensive new study by education research firm EAB has identified the most influential factors shaping how students choose colleges, with academic program variety, campus safety, and student organizations emerging as the top three drivers of student attraction. The research, analyzing data from U.S.

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MARCH 6, 2025

Morris will serve as president-elect for the 2025-2026 term before assuming the presidency following the association's 2026 Annual Meeting. Following Howard was Dr. Janelle Scott for the 2024-2025 term, and then Dr. Maisha T. Winn, who will serve in 2025-2026 before Morris assumes the presidency.

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AUGUST 7, 2024

A more efficient process is underway for filing the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Thanks to the partnership of our stakeholders, we’ve developed a better implementation process for 2025-26,” said Cardona. Jeremy Singer According to U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A.

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Active Minds

JANUARY 29, 2025

Active Minds is honored to share our 2025 Emerging Scholars and their incredible research. She plans to transfer to a four-year university in Fall 2025 to major in cognitive science and minor in health innovation and entrepreneurship. The post Celebrating the Incredible Emerging Scholars of 2025 appeared first on Active Minds.

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JANUARY 6, 2025

Volume 1: Getting Started 2025-2026 COD Technical Reference: Volume 1: Getting Started (Master File)… Read More » 2025-26 COD Technical Reference (January 2025 Update) The post 2025-26 COD Technical Reference (January 2025 Update) first appeared on College Aid Services.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 13, 2025

The report, which analyzes application data through March 1, 2025, reveals that 1,390,256 distinct first-year applicants submitted a total of 8,535,903 applications to 863 returning Common App member institutionsmarking a 4% increase in applicants and a 6% increase in total applications compared to the same period last year.

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Counselors' Corner

JANUARY 7, 2025

If I had done so last year, I would have predicted a FAFSA nightmare, an election that would take our breaths away, and a very different landscape for college athletes.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 22, 2025

Department of Education announced this week that its Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) will resume collections on defaulted federal student loans beginning Monday, May 5, 2025, ending a pause that has been in effect since March 2020. The book is scheduled to be released in September 2025. million borrowers owing more than $1.6

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NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Update on November 8, 2024: The Department previously indicated that the batch… More » FSA to Roll Out 2024-25 and 2025-26 FAFSA Batch Corrections by Early 2025 (Nov. 8 Update) The post FSA to Roll Out 2024-25 and 2025-26 FAFSA Batch Corrections by Early 2025 (Nov.

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Active Minds

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Active Minds is honored to share our 2025 Emerging Scholars and their incredible research. She plans to transfer to a four-year university in Fall 2025 to major in cognitive science and minor in health innovation and entrepreneurship. The post Celebrating the Incredible Emerging Scholars of 2025 Copy appeared first on Active Minds.

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MARCH 13, 2025

The following volumes were updated: Volume 3: Combination System Supplement 2025-2026 COD… More 2025-26 COD Technical Reference (March 2025 Update) The post 2025-26 COD Technical Reference (March 2025 Update) first appeared on College Aid Services.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 25, 2024

The recently released "Project 2025: The Conservative Promise" paints a dystopian picture of American higher education, overrun by a "woke" ideology that supposedly threatens our nation's very foundations. This could stifle critical thinking and limit students’ exposure to diverse perspectives.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Department of Education (Department) announced today that it entered the final beta testing period of the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), Beta 4, which will build on the successful results from the first three beta periods. 1, more than 14,000 students have successfully submitted their 2025–26 FAFSA forms.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 22, 2025

College student attendance patterns this spring compared to spring 2024 are reinforcing and building on the growth that we saw in the fall, said Dr. Doug Shapiro, executive director of the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center (NSCRC), which released its report on spring 2025 enrollment. The current enrollment is a 3.2%

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 22, 2025

Terrell Educational Foundation has selected three master's students from diverse institutions across the United States for its 2024-2025 MCT Araceli Negrete Scholars program, with a focus on investigating student mental wellness in today's challenging environment. The scholars will present their preliminary findings in spring 2025.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2025

The milestone comes as 2025 marks 30 years since HSIs first received dedicated federal funding to improve academic quality and expand access for Latino and other low-income students. undergraduates and more than 60% of Latino undergraduates.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 12, 2024

Thomas "In my inaugural address, I promised to do the absolute best I could for Morehouse, and I have since risen each day dedicated to delivering on that promise," said Thomas, who retires June 30, 2025. Serving as president of Morehouse has been the honor of a lifetime,” he said.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 30, 2025

In 2008, Lumina set a goal for the nation, that by 2025, 60% of people in the U.S. in 2023, an increase of 17 percentage points, but not enough to reach 60% by 2025. in 2008 to 54.9% I think we have made incredible progress, Brown said.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The 2025-26 Federal School Code (FSC) List of Participating Schools is now available as an online document and an integrated search function for applicants navigating the fafsa.gov website.

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MAY 1, 2025

Department of Education has released the May 2025 update to the 202526 Federal School Code (FSC) List of Participating Schools. This list is essential for students completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), as it contains the unique codes that identify institutions participating in Title IV federal student aid programs.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 31, 2024

But regardless of who moves into the Oval Office in January, we know this much: America will need more from our colleges and universities in 2025, not less, and we need to plan for that. Enormous questions confront America in this historic presidential year. We simply must commit to use them.

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JUNE 6, 2025

FSA has published Volume 8 of the 2025-2026 Federal Student Aid Handbook. 2025-2026 Federal Student Aid Handbook Volume 8: The Direct Loan Program – This volume discusses the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program (Direct Loan Program) and describes how the U.S.

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MARCH 5, 2025

Federal Student Aid has released volumes of the 2025-26 FAFSA Specifications Guide. The volumes contained in this guide contain FAFSA Processing System (FPS) technical information for the 2025-26 award year and are only available as PDF documents at this time.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Updated November 21st The Department of Education continues to beta test the 2025-26 FAFSA with a select group of institutions and students as the December 1 release date approaches. Here is the latest regarding the upcoming application, as detailed on the Updates page: 2025-26 FAFSA Beta Updates Nov.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 30, 2025

Federal funding disruptions in 2025 have destabilized the foundation of academic public health across the United States, resulting in thousands of job losses, halted critical research programs, and billions in projected economic losses, according to a new report released by the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH).

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College Aid Services

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Federal Student Aid will host a live internet webinar on November 8th to provide administrators with an update on processing for the 2024–25 FAFSA , beta testing for the 2025–26 FAFSA, and when the upcoming application will be available.

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College Aid Services

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Financial aid offices can access the 2025-26 FAFSA Paper form through the FAFSA Partner Portal, as the Department of Education begins processing applications; functionality for student corrections will arrive in early 2025.

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College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Federal Student Aid has released volumes of the 2025-26 FAFSA Specifications Guide. The volumes contained in this guide contain FAFSA Processing System (FPS) technical information for the 2025-26 award year and are only available as PDF documents at this time. Update on Feb. Update on Feb.

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DECEMBER 17, 2024

The Department of Education has released the Application and Verification Guide of 2025-26 Federal Student Aid Handbook. The text is designed for financial aid professionals and counselors to help students file their FAFSA applications, make corrections, and verify information.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The Department of Education has officially launched the 2025-26 FAFSA application nearly two weeks ahead of the original December 1st deadline. of Education Launches 2025-26 FAFSA Ahead of Scheduled Release Date The post Dept. of Education Launches 2025-26 FAFSA Ahead of Scheduled Release Date first appeared on College Aid Services.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 12, 2025

Ezeonu previously served as where Vice President of Instruction at Green River College from July 2018 through February 2025. Rolita Flores Ezeonu Rolita Flores Ezeonu has been appointed Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs at Highline College.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 6, 2025

Chavous will become its new executive director, effective August 11, 2025, replacing Dr. Felice J. Chavous The American Educational Research Association (AERA) announced Monday that Dr. Tabbye M. Levine who has led the organization since 2002.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Dr. Annette Reed According to university officials, the Sacramento State Native American College, is set to welcome its inaugural cohort for the Fall 2025 semester “and will offer a unique, culturally rooted educational experience.”

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College Aid Services

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Federal Student Aid has released volumes of the 2025-26 FAFSA Specifications Guide. The volumes contained in this guide contain FAFSA Processing System (FPS) technical information for the 2025-26 award year and are only available as PDF documents at this time.

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Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Rhonda Stanton, Azaria Hogans, and Karmen Brewer will be recognized as the recipients of the 2025 Curtis P. Davis Master Advisor Reception on March 10, 2025, from 4-5 p.m. The post 2025 Curtis P. Lawrence Excellence in Advising Awards at the Kathy J. in the Ballroom East in Plaster Student Union.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The California State University system is going through a strategic plan process, in which Cal State LA will participate commencing in 2025. “First and foremost, I would like to increase visibility, impact and commitment to the local community in ways that are connected to increasing enrollment, graduation and retention,” Eanes says.

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JANUARY 7, 2025

Update on January 6, 2025: The Fresh Start initiative officially ended at 2:59 a.m. ET on October 2, 2024.

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