Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 9, 2025

Chancellor Joe Garcia As Chancellor Joseph Garcia prepares for retirement on July 1, his departure marks the end of a remarkable chapter for the Colorado Community College System. Throughout his career, Garcia has remained steadfast in his commitment to equity in higher education—a passion that has defined his professional journey and transformed the landscape of Colorado’s educational institutions.

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College Aid Services

JUNE 9, 2025

Today FSA released electronic announcement GENERAL-25-27, which presents the NSLDS Delinquent Borrower Report (DELQ01) as a key resource for institutions aiming to prevent student loan defaults. This report assists schools in identifying and reaching out to borrowers who are delinquent on their federal student loans. Key Features of the DELQ01 Report: Comprehensive Borrower Information: The… More » NSLDS DELQ01 Report Assists Institutions Target Delinquent Borrowers The post NSLDS DELQ01 R

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 9, 2025

Anjayooluwa O. “Jayo” Adegboyo Born and raised in Maryland, Anjayooluwa O. “Jayo” Adegboyo, the 2025 Arthur Ashe Jr. Male Sports Scholar, decided to remain in his home state and attend University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) for a personal reason. His twin brother has learning disabilities and communication disorders, and being close to home enables Adegboyo to help him take care of himself and develop healthy routines.

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College Aid Services

JUNE 9, 2025

The Department of Education has announced significant measures to combat identity fraud in federal student aid programs, including those particularly targeting the Pell Grant program which has been susceptible to sophisticated fraud schemes. Enhanced Identity Screening for FAFSA Applicants: Starting in Fall 2025, FSA will implement an additional screening process for each FAFSA® applicant to… More » Upcoming Verification Changes as FSA Increases Measures to Prevent Fraud The post Upcoming

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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

JUNE 9, 2025

Dr. Mordecai Ian Brownlee Former civil rights activist and United States Representative John Lewis perhaps stated it best. “When you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, you have to speak up. You have to say something; you have to do something.” However, such an inspiring call to action has become a bit of a conundrum as society increasingly appears to be shifting less and less from valuing facts and truth.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JUNE 9, 2025

Applying for college can feel like learning a new language, especially when you have to start understanding all of these new terms! However, it is so important to understand the various acronyms and terms you’ll see in applications, on paperwork, and in your financial aid offer letters. Otherwise, you’re unable to make informed decisions with your family about how to pay for school!

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Knack

JUNE 9, 2025

This year, we recognized our standout partners who go above and beyond in using peer tutoring to drive meaningful student outcomes. This year’s Best Performing Knack Program award honors institutions with the highest percentage of students actively engaging in Knack-supported sessions—true testaments to strategic implementation and student-centered design.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 9, 2025

Adam Chilton Adam Chiltonhas been appointed dean of the University of Chicago Law School, effective July 1. Chilton, the Howard G. Krane Professor of Law and the Walter Mander Research Scholar, is widely recognized for his research at the intersection of international law, comparative law and empirical legal studies. His work addresses a broad array of global and domestic legal issues, including constitutional design, human rights, judicial behavior and legal education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 9, 2025

Dr. David Thomas I f you were to ask Dr. David A. Thomas what accomplishments he’s most proud of from his seven- year tenure as the 12th president of Morehouse College, he’ll have no shortage of answers. When he took the reins of the men-only historically Black college in 2018, the institution was still struggling with declining enrollment that began with the 2008 recession.

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