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Investment in HBCUs Key to Addressing Nation’s Workforce Challenges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Pernell Goodwin The foundation of the United States is deeply intertwined with the labor, resilience, and ingenuity of Black Americans. From the early days of agriculture and skilled trades to the modern advancements in engineering and technology, Black labor has been instrumental in building and sustaining the nation. Central to this narrative are Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), institutions established to educate and empower African Americans in the face of systemic e

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ED Expands Late Disbursement Flexibility for 2024–25 FAFSA Amid Ongoing Processing Errors

College Aid Services

The U.S. Department of Education has announced expanded flexibilities for late disbursements of federal student aid for the 202425 FAFSA cycle, addressing ongoing processing errors that have impacted students’ eligibility for aid. Key Updates: Extended Late Disbursement Flexibilities The Department is extending late disbursement flexibilities to students who filed the FAFSAeither online or via paperfor… More ED Expands Late Disbursement Flexibility for 202425 FAFSA Amid Ongoing Proc

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The Ivory Tower’s Blindside: Reclaiming the Scholarly Value of College Athletics

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

William D. Jones In the great hallways of the academy, lined with towering shelves of canonical texts, echoing with the cadence of scholarly debates, one might expect every corner of higher education to have been interrogated, dissected, and held up to the harsh, illuminating light of inquiry. And yet, curiously, conspicuously, one of the most visible, influential, and economically significant arms of the university has been largely dismissed as peripheral or even unworthy of deep academic scrut

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From Pressure to Possibility: Dr. Nicholas Zeppos on Navigating Higher Ed’s Crossroads

Civitas Learning

Subscribe: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Youtube Music | Full Transcript As higher education faces intensifying pressurefrom financial strain to public skepticismbold leadership is more vital than ever. But with pressure comes possibility. In this episode of Next Practices , were joined by Dr. Nicholas S. Zeppos , Chancellor Emeritus of Vanderbilt University, who shares how institutions can transform todays challenges into opportunities for lasting impact.

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

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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Contract of Brown University President Christina H. Paxson Extended

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Christina Paxson Brown University has announced that the contract of Dr. Christina H. Paxson, Browns president, has been extended an additional 2 years to June 30, 2028. Paxson has served as president of Brown since 2012. During a tumultuous time facing American higher education, Brown is fortunate to benefit from President Paxsons steady and principled leadership, wrote Brown University Chancellor Brian T.

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Handle with Care: Fruits and Vegetables

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

Excess moisture can cause most fruits and veggies to spoil prematurely. Avoid prewashing leafy greens and berries, but if you must, make sure the produce is dried thoroughly before storing. Wrap dried leaves in a clean towel to absorb excess moisture and store in a plastic bag in the fridge. Make sure berries are dried thoroughly before storing in the fridge in an air-tight container.

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PSLF Qualifying Payments: What to Know About the “Lump Sum” Change

Student Loan Planner

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) is a program that’s gotten a lot of slack in the media for years. Reasons include the alarmingly high rejection rate for forgiveness applicants. Qualifying requirements can also be difficult to navigate, and loan servicers aren’t very helpful in giving clear and concise information about the program. Qualifying for PSLF… The post PSLF Qualifying Payments: What to Know About the “Lump Sum” Change appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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Update to Effective Dates – List of Approved Ability to Benefits Tests

College Aid Services

A recent notice provided an update to the list of Ability to Benefits (ATB) tests approved by the Secretary of Education. There are no changes to the June 14, 2024, list of currently approved ATB Tests (89 FR 50584). The new notice is a technical update to the effective dates for the Wonderlic Basic Skills… More Update to Effective Dates – List of Approved Ability to Benefits Tests The post Update to Effective Dates List of Approved Ability to Benefits Tests first appeared on Colle

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Public Service Loan Forgiveness: How Long Does PSLF Take to Process?

Student Loan Planner

It takes a special person to devote their career to serving others, especially considering most nonprofit and government jobs offer a fraction of the salary you might find in the private sector. Fortunately, the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program can provide debt relief for federal student loan borrowers after 10 years of qualifying service… The post Public Service Loan Forgiveness: How Long Does PSLF Take to Process?

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State Department Halts Foreign Student Visa Interviews

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Secretary of State Marco Rubio The AP reports that the U.S. State Department has stopped scheduling visa interviews for foreign students wishing to study in the U.S. while it seeks to expand social media screening of student visa applicants. According to the AP, a U.S. official who spoke on condition of anonymity said yesterday that the suspension is intended to be temporary and does not apply to applicants who had previously scheduled interviews.