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Dr. Fred A. Bonner II Graduate education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) is not just evolvingit is erupting with purpose. 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. We are witnessing a renaissance at HBCUs that is not merely about expanding degree offerings; it is about reimagining what graduate education can and must be.

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The U.S. Department of Education is seeking public feedback on the proposed 20262027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before June 13, 2025. For more details and to submit your feedback, visit the Federal Register notice. SOURCE: Comment Request: 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student… More Public Comment Request for the 2026-2027 FAFSA due on or before June 13 The post Public Comment Request for the 2026-2027

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Ed Smith-Lewis, senior vice president for strategic partnerships at the United Negro College Fund facilitates a session at the H.E.L.F convening. ORANGEBURG, S.C. In a significant gathering dedicated to the advancement of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), approximately 70 leaders from across the higher education landscape have converged on Claflin University this week for the Ideation, Innovation, and Collaboration summit sponsored by the Higher Education Leadership Foundati

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Starting May 18, 2025, Federal Student Aid (FSA) will implement significant security updates to its Access and Identity Management System (AIMS), which governs access to key systems like COD, NSLDS, SAIG Enrollment, and the FAFSA Partner Portal. Key Changes: Shortened Inactivity Period: User access will now be disabled after 30 days of inactivity, reduced from… More FSA Tightens Security: 30-Day Inactivity Lockouts and New Self-Service Access Tools Coming May 18 The post FSA Tightens Secu

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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

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Dr. Pamela Richardson Wilks Clinton College has appointed Dr. Pamela Richardson Wilks as its 14th president, marking a significant leadership transition for the historic South Carolina HBCU. Wilks, who brings more than 25 years of experience in higher education leadershipprimarily at Historically Black Colleges and Universitieswill officially begin her tenure on June 1, 2025.

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Summer is an ideal time for private K12 schools to build stronger partnerships with families, particularly when it comes to financial aid. While the fall often brings a flurry of applications, admissions deadlines, and award notifications, the summer months offer breathing rooma perfect opportunity for financial aid directors to host a parent-focused workshop that is proactive, supportive, and deeply informative.

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From Converse to a Calling When I arrived at Converse College (now Converse University), I quickly declared chemistry as my major and secondary education as my minor. I wasnt entirely sure where that combination would take mebut I was excited to learn.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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Dr. Ivory A. Toldson delivered keynote at the Higher Education Leadership Foundation's Ideation, Innovation, and Collaboration summit. ORANGEBURG, S.C. In a powerful address that resonated deeply with an audience of HBCU leaders gathered to forge a blueprint for strengthening leadership and collaboration at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Dr.

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Congressional Republicans are proposing major changes to income-driven repayment (IDR) plans. If you’re one of the many borrowers on Income Based Repayment (IBR), you may be wondering: Should I stay on the IBR plan? Or switch to something else? We’ll share some tactical decision-making tips on whether you should stay on or switch to IBR,… The post Should You Stay on the IBR plan?

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I am an endless learner. I like to learn, and lucky for me, there is always more to learn. Learning sometimes changes my thinking and causes me to try things I otherwise likely wouldnt. Consistent learning allows me the opportunity to keep this blog fresh. It enables me to converse with a variety of different people on a wide variety of topics. There are simply tons of reasons to always be learning.

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The Biden administration’s Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan was supposed to make federal student loan consolidation a no-brainer. Under the new rule, you’d get credit based on the weighted average of payment counts across all loans you included in the consolidation. Due to court rulings, this weighted average rule is now on hold.… The post Student Loan Consolidation is Risky in 2025 — Unless You’re One of These 3 Borrower Types appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 15, 2025

Dr. S. Keith Hargrove Dr. S. Keith Hargrove has been appointed as the new chancellor of Elizabeth City State University (ECSU), following a unanimous vote by the University of North Carolina Board of Governors on Thursday. Hargrove, who most recently served as provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Tuskegee University, brings extensive leadership experience from three historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to his new role at the northeastern North Carolina instit

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Dr. Rowena Tomaneng was part of the tiny 1.5% of Asian American Pacific Islander college presidents nationally when Berkeley City College hired her to Dr. Rowena Tomaneng its top job in 2016. Three-and-a-half years later, she took the helm of San Jose City College. Last fall, Tomaneng climbed a significant rung on the career ladder by becoming deputy chancellor of California Community Colleges, which has 2 million students.

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MAY 15, 2025

A new report from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) reveals a significant reversal in the dynamics of campus speech controversies over a five-year period, with notable implications for higher education institutions nationwide. The report, "Shifting Winds: Students Under Fire, 2020-2024," documents 1,014 instances where students or student groups faced disciplinary action or investigation for protected speech.

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