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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. million borrowers owing more than $1.6 Secretary of Education Linda McMahon in the announcement.

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introduced legislation Wednesday that would make public colleges and universities tuition-free for approximately 95% of American students, in what supporters call the most significant higher education investment in six decades. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) Jayapal highlighted the legislation's focus on addressing educational inequity.

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JANUARY 21, 2025

Yet the humanity of formerly incarcerated Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab students is too often marginalized, even overlooked, in campus programs addressing issues like food and housing insecurity. That is largely because these justice-impacted students are often invisible to educators, their identities simply erased.

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Removing barriers for students to use mental health services is one of the most important goals of college administrations today particularly for students of color and diverse backgrounds. Similar figures were reported among Latinx students. For example, the student Wellness Center at our Pottstown, Pa.

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MAY 15, 2025

From the heart of tradition and the fire of resistance, a new wave of graduate programs in higher education administration is emergingbold, equity-centered, and unapologetically Black. Across the nation, HBCUs are rapidly launching and expanding Masters, EdD, and PhD programs in higher education administration.

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JANUARY 22, 2025

Since taking the helm in 2020, Jenkins has orchestrated a data-driven renaissance that has revolutionized student success rates and institutional effectiveness. Rather than accepting this as inevitable, his administration launched a comprehensive analysis of student data, policies, and practices.

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APRIL 25, 2025

A landing page for student-facing websites at University of Michigan and Amherst College, just to name a few. There can be no question that this reflects a growing infrastructure to support belonging for all faculty, staff, and students in higher education. Figure 1 is a visual representation of points shared in the session.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In the fall of 2018, I was a student organizer for affirmative action and one of eight alumni who took the federal witness stand in the lawsuit Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA), Inc. Students and alumni fought to voice the importance of race-conscious policies, campus diversity, and solidarity among communities of color.

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JUNE 18, 2025

A 19-year-old nursing student at the University of Utah with no criminal record, Goncalves was stopped by a Mesa County (Colo.) Philip Kasinitz “One of the things that institutions can be doing is ensuring that students not only know their rights but also feel safe and have plans in place,” said Pacheco.

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APRIL 18, 2025

A new government report reveals that while health coverage among college students has increased significantly over the past decade, substantial disparities remain, particularly impacting historically disadvantaged racial and ethnic groups, students in states without expanded Medicaid, and certain nonworking students.

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MAY 28, 2025

The initiative comes as Maryland faces more than 1,600 teacher vacancies statewide as of mid-March, while federal workers experience job displacement under new federal administration policies. Drawing on the talent and commitment of federal workers will empower students in Maryland to achieve even more," he said.

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have introduced bicameral legislation to restore graduate students' access to subsidized federal loans, a benefit eliminated more than a decade ago that advocates say has created barriers to advanced education for students from underrepresented backgrounds. Senator Alex Padilla Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.)

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JANUARY 8, 2025

of faculty believe their institution's administration is under increased pressure from trustees or regents to avoid negative publicity, while 38.6% Over 90% believe faculty should intentionally invite perspectives from all sides of an issue, and 70% say the level of respectful disagreement among their students is appropriate.

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JANUARY 2, 2025

As a first-generation Black graduate student attending a large PWI research one university, I recognized the importance of leveraging my cultural assets to persist Jason K. I write this op-ed based on experiences that align with my journey as a Black male doctoral student. Segrest through my program. and McGee and White.

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MAY 1, 2025

The relational emphasis found at these schools is a fundamental component of their approach, where words like community and family are foundational to how they develop students. The founders came here on an ox-pulled cart and developed all this, one administrator told me, pointing across the campus.

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JULY 17, 2025

I’ve been fortunate to serve as both a mentee—learning from exceptional administrators, students, and community leaders—and a mentor to students, peers, and young professionals. When implemented intentionally, these strategies support student retention, confidence, and engagement. That matters.

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APRIL 16, 2025

Smothers In a powerful response to growing challenges facing Black students and institutions, Virginia Union University (VUU) recently convened over 250 educational leaders for an urgent national summit addressing the state of Black education in America. We are not simply preparing students to succeed in systems as they are, he said.

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APRIL 9, 2025

Kizartwho is director of student success at Tidewater Community Collegeconsistently bridges theory and practice through authentic school-based scenarios that illustrate how biases manifest in educational contexts. The books greatest strength lies in its practicality. Kizart writes with both professional expertise and personal conviction.

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JUNE 26, 2025

In turn, understanding how college students and leaders propose addressing affordability can inform and compel action to meet basic needs, contain costs, and support student success,” Santiago added. The nine institutions are Angelo State University, St. For more information, visit: EdExcelencia.org

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JANUARY 14, 2025

Title: Assistant Professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration, University of Vermont Tenured: No Age: 34 Education: B.A. Dr. Brittany Williams, an assistant professor of higher education and student affairs administration at the University of Vermont (UVM), always had a knack for Dr. Brittany Williams learning.

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JULY 1, 2025

"Registered Apprenticeship programs are one of the most promising, yet underused, models for student success and workforce development," the report states. Registered apprenticeships offer students a chance to earn while they learn, reducing student debt while gaining industry-recognized credentials.

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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. This position allows me to pour back into UNCF, its member institutions and students."

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NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Arguably, we're going to eventually see an impact on leadership in schools, because if we aren't creating enough teachers, we're also not going to be creating enough administrators,” said Pruitt in an interview with Diverse. “If Retention of teachers is increasing.

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For example, Black students in P-12 schools tend to be suspended at higher rates than their racial peers and the belief is that this discipline will teach Black students a lesson to behave in class. This happens by first acknowledging structural issues and then reducing negative impacts on students (Hill et al.,

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DECEMBER 8, 2024

In kicking off the panel, Mathis recognized the likely diversity of, and respect for, varying contexts and cultures represented among participants, including community college trustees, senior administrators, and other state and association leaders from across the country. Mathis serves as Senior Professor and Senior Director at the John E.

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JULY 23, 2025

As a college professor and administrator, the numerous parallels between lifeguarding and higher education are striking: the need to scan the horizon and anticipate problems, respond decisively in times of crisis, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and navigate (and help others navigate) changing and sometimes turbulent waters.

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The luncheon brought together community leaders, educators and supporters of UNCF and HBCUs to honor the governor and celebrate the achievements of students and the vital role HBCUs play in our society.

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JULY 22, 2025

As universities across the country sign lucrative contracts with artificial intelligence companies, faculty members are being left out of critical decisions that directly impact their work and student learning, according to a new report from the American Association of University Professors.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Jay Ruderman Amid the ongoing mental health crisis among young adults, it is incumbent upon college administrators nationwide to conduct thorough examinations on the availability and extent of their mental health services and wellness resources for students. These are the 16 schools in the inaugural Campus Mental Health Honor Roll.

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JANUARY 24, 2025

The report, Increasing Student Support and Success by Boosting Medicaid Engagement, draws on data collected from a review of over 1,000 community colleges. There are growing mental health concerns among college students and an increase in demand for all student health services among community college students.

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APRIL 4, 2025

While community colleges play a crucial role in providing accessible and affordable education to diverse student populations, many still struggle to fully accommodate students with disabilities, according to insights from community college students, faculty, and higher education experts.

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MAY 12, 2025

Her work stands out in the field for its practical applicationhaving served as a K-12 teacher and administrator in middle and high school settings before transitioning to higher education. Burrell-Craft has a proven track record of fostering collaboration, promoting research, and prioritizing student success," said Walton.

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JULY 18, 2025

Bouie's journey with SUNO began as an undergraduate student, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology. in administration and planning from Clark Atlanta University. This educational foundation would prove instrumental in shaping his multifaceted career as an educator, administrator, and public servant.

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College and university administrators should be strategic about how they respond to government attempts to root out diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives (DEI) on campus. It was titled: Supporting Y(our) Students While Feeling Unsupported: Addressing the impact of DEI legislation. Sylvester James (Jim) Gates, Jr. Dr. Ivory A.

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APRIL 3, 2025

By focusing on employer needs, we have launched eight bachelors degrees in crucial areas including nursing, education, information technology, and public safety administration. In only its second semester, nearly 100 students are enrolled in upper division courses this Spring.

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JUNE 10, 2025

Along the way, I earned the necessary academic qualifications to pursue a career as an educator and administrator, with a guiding principle instilled in me by my high school’s motto: to always be a “man for others.” Throughout my career, I have been privileged to learn from some of the most thoughtful and respected leaders.

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APRIL 3, 2025

The University of Illinois System and nonprofit organization One Million Degrees have announced a new multiyear initiative to increase community college transfer rates, with a particular focus on first-generation and low-income students in Illinois. in the past year, significant gaps remain. in the past year, significant gaps remain.

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