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Study: Financial Barriers Block Path to Higher Education for Majority of Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Financial uncertainty continues to serve as the primary barrier preventing students from enrolling in or completing higher education, according to new research from education technology provider Ellucian that surveyed more than 1,500 learners nationwide. The 2025 Student Voice Report found that 56% of individuals who have never enrolled in college cited financial uncertainty as their main reason for avoiding higher education, while 53% of high school students who don't plan to attend college ide

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How UVU’s Student Success Specialists Build Connection Through Proactive Outreach

Civitas Learning

Subscribe: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Youtube Music | Full Transcript At Utah Valley University (UVU), student support doesn’t start and stop with a form or a deadline—it’s sustained through consistent, human connection. In our latest Next Practices podcast episode, we sat down with Ryan Bailey, Director of the Student Success Center, and Jamie Muhlestein, Associate Director of Student Success and Support, to explore how UVU is transforming the traditional model of student services by investing

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LARRY JOHNSON JR.

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Larry Johnson Jr. The City University of New York (CUNY) has appointed Larry Johnson Jr. president of Bronx Community College. Johnson is presently serving as president of CUNY’s Guttman Community College. Johnson’s appointment is effective July 14, pending approval by the CUNY Board of Trustees. “President Johnson has demonstrated a strong commitment to the transformative mission of community colleges throughout his career – at CUNY and in his previous posts around the country,” said CUNY C

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How H.R. 1 Will Impact Student Loan Programs

College Planners of America

In the last post, we covered H.R. 1 of 2025 (the Big Beautiful Bill ), which, in Title III, proposes major changes to Federal student aid programs. The changes in Title III take effect on July 1, 2026, and apply to award year 2026–27 and subsequent years. It’s now in the Senate for consideration. Title III consists of Subtitles A through G covering different aspects of changes to education policy.

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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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NANCY S. KIRKPATRICK

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Nancy S. Kirkpatrick Nancy S. Kirkpatrick has been named dean of libraries for Smith College. Kirkpatrick most recently served as the dean of university libraries at Florida International University. She holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Richmond and a master’s degree in library and information science from the University of Illinois. “I’m honored and excited to join the Smith College community — a place whose mission, history, and spirit I’ve long admired,” says Kirkpatrick.

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Beyond the Learning Center: Reaching the 53% Who’ve Never Asked for Help

Knack

More than half of college students—an estimated 53%—have never accessed any form of academic support on their campus. It’s a staggering figure, not because it reflects a lack of need, but because it highlights how much opportunity exists to better serve today’s diverse learners. Learning centers remain a vital hub for academic support, yet their capacity is often shaped by hours, staffing, or space.

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Tackling Student Employability Challenges in Italian Universities

Symplicity

Across Italy, universities are facing a growing challenge: how to prepare students for a job market that’s shifting faster than academic institutions can respond.

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Close The Gap Foundation Launches Empower YOUth: Our first-ever, Self-Led Social Impact Program

Close the Gap Foundation

San Francisco Bay Area, CA – June 2025 – Close the Gap Foundation is proud to announce the launch of the inaugural Empower YOUth Self-Led Social Impact Program , a four-milestone initiative empowering high school students to lead and execute meaningful projects in their communities. Building on the success of Close the Gap’s flagship Social Impact Fellowship, this new program is designed to serve a broader audience by removing barriers such as competitive applications, GPA m

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Wearable Technology in Fitness

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

Wearable tech, like fitness trackers and smartwatches, helps people stay active and healthy. These devices offer real-time feedback, motivating you to stay active and meet your goals. They make exercise fun and help you track your health progress. They are simple to use and provide key details about your daily activities, such as the following: Activity Tracking—Digital technology can count your steps and record exercise.

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