Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 29, 2024

Change is coming in the field of medicine along the Gulf Coast. Xavier University of Louisiana, an historically Black university (or HBCU) in New Orleans and top graduator of Black students who pursue medical degrees and doctorates in the health sciences, is partnering with Ochsner Health, the area’s leading medical training center, to open Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (XOCOM).

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Ed.gov Homeroom

APRIL 29, 2024

BY: Montserrat Garibay, Assistant Deputy Secretary & Director for the Office of English Language Acquisition It was August 1992 in Austin, Texas, when I first walked into a U.S. public school. I still remember how scared and nervous I was. I didn’t speak a word of English. I recall people speaking and asking me questions Continue Reading The post Multilingualism, my Superpower!

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 29, 2024

School: University of Mississippi Year: Senior Major: Legal Studies Outdoor track & field season brought University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) sprinter Olivia Womack to the realization that every moment counts. The 2024 Arthur Ashe Jr. Female Sports Scholar is bound for law school in the fall. So, these will be her final meets. She expects to attend the University of Mississippi School of Law, because she is impressed with the social justice mission of its legal clinics.

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College Aid Services

APRIL 29, 2024

In this month’s Team Spotlight, we’re excited to feature Nanette DiLauro. Nanette began her journey in higher education in 1992, assuming key roles as Director of Financial Aid at both Columbia University and Barnard College, where she made significant contributions over 13 years. She joined College Aid Services in 2023, where she continues to leverage… More » Team Spotlight: Nanette DiLauro The post Team Spotlight: Nanette DiLauro first appeared on College Aid Services.

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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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 29, 2024

A report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) suggests that diversity gains made at the most selective colleges and universities — even with race-conscious affirmative action — have been marginal. Dr. Jeff Strohl “A small number of selective colleges are launchpads to positions of influence, but these institutions remain highly segregated by race/ethnicity and class,” said Dr.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 29, 2024

Dr. Terence Hicks has won the Virginia Social Science Association Scholar Award, which recognizes outstanding scholars within the social science discipline. Dr. Terence Hicks “I am delighted and thankful to have been honored for this prestigious social science award ,” said Hicks, who received the award during the association’s 97th annual conference April 20.

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College Aid Services

APRIL 29, 2024

In the latest update from the Department of Education, detailed steps have been taken to rectify issues with the 2024-25 FAFSA forms linked to IRS FA-DDX data errors. The announcement highlights the successful reprocessing of nearly all affected records, ensuring institutions can now proceed with financial aid offers. Key details cover the types of corrections… More » 2024-25 FAFSA Update: Reprocessed ISIRs Delivered The post 2024-25 FAFSA Update: Reprocessed ISIRs Delivered first appeared

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 29, 2024

Kimberly Shiner Kimberly Shiner has been named interim vice president for university advancement at Cal State University, Fullerton. She served as vice president for college advancement and communications at Pitzer College in Claremont. Shine holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s in public administration from California State University, Northridge.

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Ed.gov Homeroom

APRIL 29, 2024

Update about federal student loan servicing The U.S. Department of Education, including its office of Federal Student Aid (FSA), is constantly working to improve the student loan borrower experience. FSA has worked tirelessly to give borrowers the information and support they need to take advantage of all of the benefits of the student loan repayment Continue Reading The post Update for MOHELA student loan borrowers appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 29, 2024

Alabama A&M University is reportedly planning to make an offer to purchase the shuttering Birmingham-Southern College campus, which would become Alabama A&M University at Birmingham. Keith D. Thompson Shannon Reeves, vice president of governmental affairs and external relations at Alabama A&M, said the Huntsville-based historically Black university is conducting due diligence to prepare to extend an offer for the defunct private, liberal arts college, expected to close May 31.

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College Aid Services

APRIL 29, 2024

Richard Cordray has announced that he plans to resign as FSA’s Chief Operating Officer. Cordray’s announcement comes during a wave of intense public scrutiny over the numerous issues plaguing the 2024-25 FAFSA rollout and mounting pressure from congressional members who voiced their concerns during hearing a House Committee meeting earlier this month.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 29, 2024

The National Education Association has released four new reports that show educator salaries have continued to lag behind inflation over the past decade. The association found that the lag — despite recent efforts to mitigate inflation effects — has limited the ability to attract and retain quality educators amid personnel shortages and low morale, according to its reports exampling educator pay and school funding from pre-K through college.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 29, 2024

College choices are popping up like flowers this spring, and let’s face it, it can be a bit overwhelming… especially when it comes to picking the right financial aid options. But don’t stress! Here are four easy steps for high school juniors and seniors to help you breeze through these decisions and make a savvy choice! Although your decisions might look a little different, the same principles still apply to you both.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 29, 2024

The 15th Annual Education Justice Lecture is set for June 5 as part of the Education Law Center’s annual fundraiser. Valerie Strauss “The Education Beat: Journalism, Education Equity, and How to Get the Education Message Across” will be held virtually, via Zoom, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET. The event will feature remarks from former Washington Post editor Valerie Strauss and a response panel including NJ Spotlight News education writer John Mooney and Rally Principal Ashley Burns.

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Student Loan Planner

APRIL 29, 2024

After working your way through medical school and the grueling hours of residency or fellowship, facing 80-hour weeks and 24-hour shifts, the idea of retirement planning might seem almost laughable. You’re earning a PGY salary that amounts to around 20% to 35% of what you’ll receive in your first year as an attending physician. It’s… The post Why Resident Physicians Shouldn’t Worry About Retirement Contributions appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

The Backstory We’ve been roommates since freshman year and still live together. We both happened to apply to the library’s Special Collections First-Year Fellows program, and by some stroke of fate both got into the program. After the fellowship, we both continued to work together in that department, and to bake many things within our lovely home.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 29, 2024

Columbia University administration leaders and student organizers failed to reach agreement in negotiations that might have included the university’s divestment from Israel. Dr. Minouche Shafik “Regretfully, we were not able to come to an agreement,” wrote Columbia University President Dr. Minouche Shafik in a letter to fellow members of the Columbia community.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

As we head into a demanding finals season, it is crucial to remember that a little balance and self-care can go a long way towards not just surviving but thriving during this busy time. In support of this, let’s talk about SNACKS! Not just the kind you munch on during a study session, but an acronym for well-being to help students remember the importance of the following factors: Sleep Nutrition Activity Connectivity Knowledge, and Self-care.

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Active Minds

APRIL 29, 2024

I was shocked and happy when I first received the MEASURE acceptance email. I had applied last minute and thought it was a long shot given Active Mind’s reach. As the introductory emails rolled in a week later, I was excited but unsure exactly what I had signed up for. MEASURE stands for “Mobilizing and Empowering Active Minds Students Using Research and Evaluation.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 29, 2024

The American Association of University Professors has released a statement condemning, in part, the “militarized” response to peaceful protests and free speech. Dr. Irene Mulvey “The AAUP and its chapters defend the right to free speech and peaceful protest on university campuses, condemn the militarized response by institutional leaders to these activities, and vehemently oppose the politically motivated assault on higher education,” read the April 29 statement.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 29, 2024

The last few weeks, the nation’s eyes have been on Tennessee State University (TSU), a historically Black university in Nashville and Tennessee’s only publicly funded historically Black university. Earlier this month, Republican Gov. Bill Lee, backed by a Republican-led legislature, signed legislation to remove the university’s trustees, claiming financial mismanagement.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 29, 2024

Food-insecure students at the City College of New York may face additional hardships in finding food now that the school'sfood pantry has halted service amid ongoing the student protests on its campus in the wake of the conflict in Israel and Gaza. “We regret to inform you that due to the current demonstrations occurring on campus, we currently lack the necessary staffing to manage Benny’s Food Pantry effectively.

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