Steve Keating
MAY 22, 2025
Its surprising to me that a significant number of people in leadership positions fail to understand why building rapport with their team is so important. Many of those leaders just hope their team will gel instead of taking steps to ensure they will. All too often, they discover that hope is a bad strategy. They learn that at the expense of teamwork and productivity within their organization.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 15, 2025
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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Active Minds
MAY 12, 2025
Authored by Active Minds. Its hard to believe that more than a decade has passed since the Ice Bucket Challenge took the world by storm. But all these years later, the Ice Bucket Challenge is back, reimagined by the University of South Carolina’s MIND club to support mental health awareness. Inspired by the 2014 Ice Bucket Challenge, which supported the ALS Foundation and brought awareness to the fight against ALS, the #SpeakYourMIND Challenge was started to make conversation about mental
The Education Hub
MAY 16, 2025
Poor mental health and absence from school are impacting the education of children and in turn their futures.
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.
Believe in Students
MAY 22, 2025
We’re excited to share an update on the new courses now available for campus and individual use! ICYMI: Last fall we announced the launch of the #RealCollege Curriculum, a masterclass for higher education professionals and their partners, designed to help colleges and universities enhance the equitable use of holistic student supports. We’re meeting educators where they are with courses designed to help them rethink their approach—not just in the classroom but across the broader campus ecosystem
Patter by Pat Thomson
MAY 20, 2025
Research suggests that doctoral researchers often dont understand supervisor feedback on their writing. When they get their text back with its red/blue tracked changes and comments, they dont always get what they are being asked to do. I remember that a doctoral researcher once told me that she had spent hours trying to work out what one comment on her text meant.She was the first person I had supervised so I was a real rookie.
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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 18, 2025
Dr. Erik M. Hines Black students have cultural assets and exude brilliance in both K-12 and Higher Education. However, in certain courses and majors, Black students are often discouraged or deterred from pursuing them, specifically in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). According to research, Black/African American individuals are underrepresented in STEM.
Active Minds
MAY 20, 2025
Authored by Rae James. As the class of 2025 celebrates their graduation and tosses their caps into the sky, I cant help but feel a sense of recognition. Leaving college is always a bittersweet moment, the end of one chapter and the start of another. It’s a time of parting ways with familiar faces and places youve come to know as you welcome in a new phase of life.
The Education Hub
MAY 29, 2025
Right now, thousands of children and young people are sitting exams across the country. To help all involved navigate this difficult period Childline is sharing some useful exam stress management tips which are also available on the Childline website.
College Aid Services
MAY 1, 2025
The U.S. Department of Education has released the May 2025 update to the 202526 Federal School Code (FSC) List of Participating Schools. This list is essential for students completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), as it contains the unique codes that identify institutions participating in Title IV federal student aid programs.
Patter by Pat Thomson
MAY 6, 2025
We very often start out on a research project with a BIG question. Or a big problem or puzzle. Why do people think that there is no climate crisis? Why are universities not funded properly? How can we cope with increasingly turbulent weather? How can we ethically use AI in teaching?You get the idea. Add your own big question or questions at this point.
Steve Keating
MAY 29, 2025
Weve all been theresomeone says or does something that pushes your buttons, and you can feel your blood pressure rising. Whether its a snarky comment, a passive-aggressive jab, or outright hostility, provocation can test your patience and emotional resilience. If youre active on social media platforms, like X, for example, people can be downright abusive.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 14, 2025
Dr. David K. Wilson For Morgan State University president Dr. David K. Wilson,the quest to attain R1 status the highest designation auniversity can get for its research enterprise is aboutmore than just attaining some sort of higher education sealof approval. Rather, its about attracting world-class faculty, creating more research opportunities for students, and coming upwith new innovations that benefit everyday people particularlythose in Baltimore, where the sprawling HBCU campusis located
Active Minds
MAY 28, 2025
Authored by Jessica Mayorga. Active Minds is no stranger to setting big goals and, proudly, were no stranger to overachieving to maximize our impact. Most recently, we shared our incredible success with our 1K in 1K campaign, where we sought to reach 1,000 high schools nationwide in 1,000 days. Not only did we achieve our goal, but thanks to the support of countless educators and community leaders, we exceeded it months before the 1,000-day mark.
Cal Newport
MAY 26, 2025
Over the past four years, a remarkable story has been quietly unfolding in the knowledge sector: a growing interest in the viability of a 4-day workweek. Iceland helped spark this movement with a series of government-sponsored trials which unfolded between 2015 and 2019. The experiment eventually included more than 2,500 workers, which, believe it or not, is about 1% of Iceland’s total working population.
College Aid Services
MAY 15, 2025
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
Civitas Learning
MAY 7, 2025
A lot can stand in the way of a students decision to enroll for the next termfrom a required course not being offered to scheduling conflicts with work. Even the smallest issues can have a big impact on your ability to retain students. Without visibility into these barriers, institutions risk losing students who are otherwise on track to graduatebut with the right insights and connected workflows, leaders can intervene before that happens.
Steve Keating
MAY 18, 2025
Im a lifelong learner, and I truly love it! Theres always something new to discover, and its amazing how learning can change my perspective and make me try things I might not have considered otherwise. This constant pursuit of knowledge keeps my blog fresh and exciting, and it allows me to connect with people from all walks of life and discuss a wide range of topics.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 1, 2025
A Dr. Joshua Travis Brown formerly enslaved educator purchases a plantation to create a school for freed persons. A group of monks arrives by foot at an immigrant community in the throes of poverty, eventually developing a network of social services. Tribal leaders sheltering from windswept plains combat the disillusionment of their reservations youth through education.
Counselors' Corner
MAY 14, 2025
by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. A wise principal once told me how funny he thought it was when parents said June was the month when schools wrapped things up. We dont wrap things up he said, we run off a cliff. It sure feels like that this year. With colleges making all kinds of changes in admissions policies, the inside of our work continues to get more school specific.
School & Student Services by Community Brands
MAY 21, 2025
For private and independent K12 schools, financial aid is more than just a line itemits a mission-critical tool for ensuring access, diversity, and long-term sustainability. But too often, the process of awarding aid is based on outdated data, incomplete visibility, or time-consuming manual reports. Todays enrollment landscape demands more. School leaders need financial aid solutions that offer real-time, actionable insights into award distributions, trends, and family needso they can allocate a
College Aid Services
MAY 10, 2025
On May 9, 2025, FSA published the February 2025 report on foreign gifts and contracts reported by U.S. higher education institutions, as mandated by Section 117 of the Higher Education Act of 1965. This section requires institutions receiving federal financial assistance to disclose semiannually any gifts or contracts from foreign sources valued at $250,000 or… More Latest Update on Foreign Gifts and Contracts in Higher Education The post Latest Update on Foreign Gifts and Contracts in Hi
Civitas Learning
MAY 27, 2025
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.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
MAY 27, 2025
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.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 28, 2025
The University of Florida Board of Trustees voted unanimously Tuesday to select Dr. Santa J. Ono as the university's 14th president, despite intense scrutiny from conservative activists and Republican lawmakers who questioned his commitment to Florida's higher education reforms. Ono, who has served as president of the University of Michigan since October 2022, must still receive confirmation from the Florida Board of Governors, which oversees the state university system.
College Planners of America
MAY 19, 2025
Federal Direct Loans are government-backed financial aid options provided by the U.S. Education Department (ED) to help students afford the costs of higher education. Direct Subsidized Loans offer an initial interest-free period during college years for eligible borrowers, making them an attractive option for those who can demonstrate financial need.
Knack
MAY 7, 2025
Students dont just need support at major milestones like enrollment, re-enrollment, or graduation they need it throughout their entire journey. Every interaction, large or small, shapes their experience and influences whether they stay and thrive or face barriers that derail their progress. Its easy to focus on the big moments, but often, its the smaller, everyday touchpoints that matter most.
College Aid Services
MAY 29, 2025
The U.S. Department of Education has announced significant measures to combat fraud in federal student aid programs, aiming to safeguard taxpayer funds and uphold the integrity of financial assistance systems. A recent analysis revealed nearly $90 million in improper disbursements, including over $30 million sent to deceased individuals and $56 million in erroneous Direct Student… More Protecting Student Aid: ED is Cracking Down on Fraud The post Protecting Student Aid: ED is Cracking Dow
Student Loan Planner
MAY 21, 2025
Hundreds of thousands of federal student loan borrowers remain stuck in limbo due to a massive backlog in the income-driven repayment (IDR) system. And while borrowers got some marginally good news last week, the situation remains largely unchanged. For several months, millions of borrowers have been unable to access affordable federal student loan payments under… The post 3 Updates on IDR and PSLF Processing as 2 Million Student Loan Borrowers Remain Stuck appeared first on Student Loan P
School & Student Services by Community Brands
MAY 15, 2025
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.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 28, 2025
Maryland Governor Wes Moore Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced a $1 million grant program designed to help displaced federal workers transition into teaching careers while simultaneously addressing the state's critical educator shortage. The Maryland Higher Education Commission will distribute funds to 11 colleges and universities through the Teacher Quality and Diversity Program.
Active Minds
MAY 27, 2025
Active Minds mobilizes young adults to lead a transformative movement in mental health, forever changing how it is valued and prioritized in society.
CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors
MAY 26, 2025
As the summer months roll in and your student takes a break from school, its the perfect time for parents to start thinking about the future, especially when it comes to college planning. While it may feel like theres plenty of time to figure things out, getting ahead now can make a big difference later. Ive seen how early preparation can help families make more informed decisions.
College Aid Services
MAY 27, 2025
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
Symplicity
MAY 19, 2025
All students deserve to feel supported and have their basic needs met while striving to complete their education. For example, students shouldnt have to worry about food insecurity, financial restraints, and housing challenges during their higher education journey. In The Hope Center Basic Needs Survey from 2023-2024, it was found that 59% of students experience basic needs hardships related to food or housing, and nearly 2 in 3 students are unsure of how to receive support.
Counselors' Corner
MAY 7, 2025
by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. The legislative hearings were focusing on a very simple idea in order to graduate from high school, a student would either have to complete the FAFSA, or fill out a form saying theyd thought about it and they didnt see any reason to fill out the FAFSA, so theyre waiving the requirement. Testimony was running the way it usually does; advocates were saying many students and families didnt know enough about financial aid to make an informed decision, so the FAFSA could h
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