Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 3, 2025

Dr. Jacinta Saffold In a world where academia often overlooks the nuanced narratives of Black women, the Black Womens Studies Association (BWSA) is spearheading a movement that seeks to center the lived experiences of Black women across disciplines, identities, and generations. Founded in 2018 with the recognition that Black womens perspectives have long been marginalized in academia, BWSA was birthed as a necessary space for scholars dedicated to studying Black womens histories, politics, liter

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MARCH 3, 2025

The Department of Education has released an FAQ to clarify concerns stemming from last month’s Dear Colleague Letter, which instructed institutions to cease using race preferences and stereotypes as a factor in their admissions, hiring, promotion, compensation, scholarships, prizes, administrative support, sanctions, discipline, and beyond or risk losing their eligibility for federal funding.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 3, 2025

Dr. Dan Walden Our educational system is facing an unprecedented challenge declining enrollment. Across the country, community colleges and universities are seeing fewer students enroll, a trend that could have long-term consequences for both individuals and the economy. A shrinking student population means fewer trained workers entering key industries, bringing about economic decline as the demographic cliff continues to grow.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MARCH 3, 2025

As you prepare for college, understanding the world of finances can feel like learning a new language, especially when you start looking at your financial aid award letter. But dont worry, youre not alone! Whether youre planning to attend college soon or just thinking about your future, understanding the different types of financial aid you might receive is key to making smart decisions about paying for your education.

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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

MARCH 3, 2025

The Supreme Court has opted not to hear a challenge from conservative students who claimed their free speech rights were being violated by Indiana University's bias-response program, with only Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas expressing willingness to take up the case. The students, represented by the advocacy group Speech First, contended that the university's system for reporting incidents of bias creates an environment that suppresses campus dialogue by permitting anonymous reports a

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MARCH 3, 2025

Missouri State News Curtis P. Lawrence Excellence in Advising Award Recipients Announced Dr. Rhonda Stanton, Azaria Hogans, and Karmen Brewer will be recognized as the recipients of the 2025 Curtis P. Lawrence Excellence in Advising Awards at the Kathy J. Davis Master Advisor Reception on March 10, 2025, from 4-5 p.m. in the Ballroom East in Plaster Student Union.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 3, 2025

Linda McMahon The U.S. Senate confirmed Linda McMahon on Monday to lead the Department of Education with a vote of 51-45, placing the former World Wrestling Entertainment executive at the helm of an agency that President Donald J. Trump has repeatedly pledged to eliminate. McMahon, who previously served as head of the Small Business Administration during Trump's first term, steps into her new role as the department has already begun offering buyouts to staff, signaling the administration's deter

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