Purdue University Global
MARCH 28, 2025
Have you visited our university’s newest blog space, The WACademic Blog , yet? Presented by the English and Rhetoric Department and the Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) initiative at Purdue University Global, TheWACademic Blog is a digital space where writing educators and professionals share stories, data, and research that demonstrate the power of WAC in college courses (PG WAC, 2024).
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 27, 2025
Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) play a vital role in advancing educational opportunities for Latine students across the United States. As their numbers have surged to over 600 institutions, representing 20% of all colleges and universities nationwide, HSIs now enroll and advise two-thirds of all Latino undergraduates. This significant responsibility has prompted researchers to examine how these institutions prepare academic advisors to effectively serve their diverse student populations.
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Active Minds
MARCH 24, 2025
Authored by Alison Malmon. At twenty five years, its about all the things he has missed. Its the longing for everything that didnt happen, the things that couldnt happen, because hes no longer here. Grief has been a strange road, one that cannot truly be explained. It started with being all-consuming, a disbelief that this stage in life was even real that he was gone.
NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance
MARCH 28, 2025
On March 26, 2025, the Department of Education reopened the online application for Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plans for federal student loan borrowers. Borrowers can now apply to enroll in, switch between, or update their income in IDR plans at studentaid.gov. This follows a very stressful period for student loan borrowers. On February 21, the Department pulled down the IDR application.
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.
College Aid Services
MARCH 27, 2025
The U.S. Department of Educations Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) has reopened the online income-driven repayment (IDR) plan and loan consolidation applications, providing a new pathway for eligible borrowers following a significant legal challenge. The applications were previously suspended in compliance with an injunction issued by the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals on February… More U.S.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 24, 2025
Amirah Kambe Barbie dolls have been popular for generations among young children. They have also been criticized for having an unrealistic female body, which can cause young girls to have body image concerns. Now, new research from a Cal State Fullerton student is shedding light on how Black Barbie dolls specifically influence young Black girls' perceptions of their own hair and beauty standards.
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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors
MARCH 24, 2025
When it comes to paying for college , the cost can feel overwhelming. But what if I told you that you might have more financial aid options than you realize? Its true! Many students don’t realize that asking for more financial aid is a legitimate strategy that can potentially lighten the cost of paying for school. Here’s why you should consider reaching out to a college financial aid office for more funding and how to approach the process!
College Aid Services
MARCH 26, 2025
Our March Team Spotlight features Michelle Bedford, Ed.D., who joined College Aid Services in 2024 as a Senior Consultant. Michelle’s career journey began as a VA/Financial Aid Counselor at Clayton State University, and she later held leadership roles as Interim Director of Financial Aid at Atlanta Metropolitan State College and Director of Financial Aid at… More Team Spotlight: Michelle Bedford The post Team Spotlight: Michelle Bedford first appeared on College Aid Services.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 28, 2025
Latino students are making pragmatic financial choices to pay for their education, and institutions are increasingly responding with tailored support, according to a comprehensive new report released today by Excelencia in Education. The report, "How Latinos Pay for College: 2025 National Trends," builds on two decades of research and reveals that while Latino students demonstrate high financial need, they are employing effective cost-saving measures to make higher education affordable.
School & Student Services by Community Brands
MARCH 25, 2025
By: Craig Dodson Vice President of Customer Support, VenturEd Solutions For independent K-12 schools, financial aid decisions are some of the most importantand complexdecisions they make. Providing tuition assistance to families requires a balance of financial responsibility, mission alignment, and a deep understanding of each household’s unique circumstances.
Knack
MARCH 28, 2025
I had the opportunity to attend the University of Louisiana System Conference this week, where the theme For Our Future stood out not just as a slogan, but as a challenge. Its easy in higher education to get caught in the rhythm of the presentreacting to whats in front of us, staying within the limits of whats familiar, and measuring success by yesterdays metrics.
College Aid Services
MARCH 25, 2025
Melanie Storey has been named the new President & CEO of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), effective May 1, 2025. Her appointment ends a nine-month search after former President Justin Draeger resigned in June of 2024. Storey brings a wealth of experience to her new role, with a career that spans… More NASFAA appoints Melanie Storey as President & CEO The post NASFAA appoints Melanie Storey as President & CEO first appeared on College A
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 27, 2025
Dr. Ted Mitchell A new report released by the American Council on Education (ACE) and the MSI Data Project at New York University reveals that Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) play a crucial role in advancing economic mobility for students of color, despite operating with limited resources.
John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog
MARCH 27, 2025
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This year’s events focus on digital safety, heathy relationships, resources for survivors, and healing through creating. Check our full month of events. If you have general questions or need disability accommodations, please email Alyse Campbell at acampb39@jh.edu. Event: World Health Day at Peabody Date: Monday April 7, 2025 Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Location: Peabody Plaza, Peabody campus Registration: [link] Details: The fair is an opportunity
Knack
MARCH 25, 2025
In a recent conversation with Steven Girardot (Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education at Georgia Tech), Keith Renshaw (Senior Associate Provost for Undergrad Education at George Mason University), and Ann Marie VanDerZanden (Associate Provost for Academic Programs at Iowa State University), we explored how public-private partnerships are transforming student support models in higher education.
College Aid Services
MARCH 25, 2025
Institutions that face hardship in allocating 7% of their Federal Work-Study program funding to community service jobs can request a waiver for the 2025-26 academic year. Waiver requests must be submitted to the Department of Education by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, April 21, 2025. Read the full announcement below: Posted Date: March 24, 2025 Author:… More Deadline to Request 2025-26 FWS Community Service Waiver Set for April 21 The post Deadline to Request 2025-26 FWS Community Service Waiver
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 27, 2025
Sherrilyn Ifill Howard University has announced the establishment of the 14th Amendment Center for Law and Democracy, a new initiative aimed at promoting the vision and values articulated in one of the Constitution's most transformative amendments. The center, which has been in development since 2023, will be housed at Howard University School of Law and will take a multidisciplinary approach to examining the 14th Amendment, connecting law, business, and the arts to advance understanding of its
CAMPUSPEAK
MARCH 26, 2025
In 2004, I was hired for the first time as an expert witness in a hazing death. Based on my… The post A Familiar Cautionary Tale appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.
Steve Keating
MARCH 23, 2025
I wonder if there is anyone alive who doesnt, or does, remember the group called Stealers Wheel and their hit song, Stuck in the Middle With You. No? Well, how about a song called Waterloo by a group called ABBA? That group, and their music, is much, much easier to remember. The first group is known in the music industry as a one hit wonder. They had one song that briefly took off, but the rest of their songs, not so much.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
MARCH 25, 2025
The USDA has two new resources designed to help you personalize your health: Start Simple with MyPlate tip sheet , www.myplate.gov/tip-sheet/start-simple-myplate (available in 21 languages); and Start Simple with MyPlate app , www.myplate.gov/startsimpleapp. These Start Simple with MyPlate resources offer practical tips, ideas, and inspiration based on the five MyPlate food groupsFruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein Foods, and Dairythat can easily fit into busy lifestyles.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 27, 2025
To get to the office of Dr. Sylvester James Gates, Jr. the world-renowned theoretical physicist credited with pioneering a concept known as supersymmetry you have to walk through an anterior conference room on the first floor of the John S. Toll Physics Building at the University of Maryland. The walls are bedecked with a dozen or so framed color images of Adinkras.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 26, 2025
Dr. Derrick Brooms Allison Joyner The Black Men's Research Institute (BMRI) at Morehouse College explored the multifaceted nature of African American fatherhood during its biannual symposium held in the African American Hall of Fame at the Martin Luther King, Jr. International Chapel on campus. "We want to account for things like a social father or a community father who might also be a 'father on the block,'" said Dr.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 27, 2025
Allison Joyner Dr. Armon Perry delivered a compelling keynote address on the second day of the Black Men's Research Institute (BMRI) Symposium at Morehouse College, highlighting his groundbreaking research on Black fatherhood and challenging prevailing deficit-based narratives. The symposium, held in the Bank of America auditorium on Morehouse's historic campus, centered on the theme "Black Fathers, Fatherhood, and Fathering" a multidimensional exploration of how Black men function as fathers t
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 24, 2025
Dr. Paul Harris In recent weeks numerous universities dismantled their DEI offices, along with many related programs and offices, in response to the U.S. Department of Educations Dear Colleague letter. The Board of Visitors at my alma mater, the University of Virginia, recently did the same and received praise from the Governor of Virginia for the action.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 24, 2025
Dr. John T. Casteen III University of Virginia President Emeritus Dr. John T. Casteen III, a transformative leader who dramatically expanded educational access and diversity during his 20-year tenure, died last week following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 81. Casteen, who served as UVA's seventh president from 1990 to 2010, was honored by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education in 2013 with the prestigious Dr.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 24, 2025
Dr. Joseph L. Jones President Donald J. Trump and the Republicans assault on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives represents a calculated effort to undermine progress towards a just and equitable society. By deliberately misrepresenting these initiatives as discriminatory against white people, they aim to perpetuate a system that privileges a select few while marginalizing countless others.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 26, 2025
Roxanne Garza Amid ongoing efforts to close the U.S. Department of Education, President Trump has, more recently, spoken about his desireto transfer the $1.6 trillionfederal student loan portfoliofrom the U.S. Department ofEducation to the Small Business Administration (SBA)an agency that, on same day, announced it would be cutting its staff bynearly half.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 26, 2025
The U.S. Department of Education has restored online access to income-driven repayment (IDR) plan applications and loan consolidation forms following a temporary suspension, officials announced Wednesday. The applications were briefly unavailable while the department revised them to comply with an 8th Circuit Court of Appeals injunction issued last month.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 26, 2025
Mahmoud Khalil In the wake of fresh allegations from the Trump administration, the legal team of Mahmoud Khalil has issued strong rebuttals to what they describe as "baseless claims" against the detained student activist. Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student and Palestinian rights advocate, remains in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility following his arrest, which his supporters characterize as retaliation for his activism.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 24, 2025
Derrick Johnson, President of NAACP A coalition of education advocacy organizations filed a lawsuit Monday challenging the Trump administration's actions to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, calling the moves unconstitutional and harmful to millions of students nationwide. The plaintiffs, including the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the National Education Association (NEA), and AFSCME Maryland Council 3, along with several public-school parents, arg
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 24, 2025
In a significant policy shift affecting higher education in Virginia, the state's 23 community colleges must now ensure all programs and practices comply with new federal regulations that effectively terminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across these institutions. The Virginia Community College System's State Board recently passed a resolution responding to President Donald Trump's executive order targeting DEI programs, which were originally established to address histori
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 24, 2025
Columbia University has announced significant policy changes after the Trump administration revoked $400 million in federal funding over campus protests related to the Israel-Hamas conflict. The new measures include restrictions on demonstrations, revised disciplinary procedures, and a review of its Middle East studies curriculum. The university's Board of Trustees endorsed the reforms after meeting with federal agencies to discuss changes the school has implemented.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 28, 2025
Dr. Nicole DelMastro-Jeffery, former executive director for the DEI and Belonging office and Title IX coordinator at Richland Community College. On January 21, one day after his inauguration, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order he called Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity, instructing federal agencies to end diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices and programs.
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