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.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 4, 2025

Dr. Santa J. Ono University of Michigan President Dr. Santa J. Ono has announced his departure after a remarkably brief three-year tenure, accepting the sole finalist position for the presidency at the University of Florida. In a statement released Sunday, Ono confirmed he plans to transition to his new role this summer, pending approval from Florida's Board of Governors.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 8, 2025

Senator Jerry Moran Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) unveiled bipartisan legislation Wednesday aimed at tackling the growing financial crisis facing graduate and postdoctoral researchers in STEM fields. The Relieving Economic Strain to Enhance American Resilience & Competitiveness in Higher Education & Research (RESEARCHER) Act would require federal research agencies to implement policies addressing financial instability among these early-career scientists, who a

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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

MAY 6, 2025

Its obvious that sleep is important to everyday health, but did you know that it also plays a role in managing weight? Sleep deprivation has long been linked to an increased risk of becoming overweight. Researchers have found that getting less than seven hours of sleep results in weight changes and may lead to weight gain, either by increasing food intake or decreasing energy burned.

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Active Minds

MAY 7, 2025

The post Active Minds and The ALS Association Join Forces this May to Raise Awareness and Support for Mental Health and ALS appeared first on Active Minds.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 8, 2025

Dr. Jessica Lavariega Monforti California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) has appointed Dr. Jessica Lavariega Monforti as its new Provost, the university announced Wednesday. Lavariega Monforti, who has served as Interim Provost since Fall 2024, brings extensive academic leadership experience to the position, including previous roles as CSUCI's Vice Provost and Accreditation Liaison Officer.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MAY 5, 2025

Congratulations! If you’re reading this, it likely means you’ve said “yes” to a college offer. Thats a big deal, and I hope youve taken a moment to celebrate this milestone. As a financial aid advisor, Ive seen this moment come with a mix of joy, relief, and a dozen new questions. Thats completely normaland Im here to help you through what comes next.

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Knack

MAY 9, 2025

When we talk about preparing students for life after college, the conversation often centers on academic performance and job-specific knowledge. But theres another set of skillsoften undervalued and difficult to quantifythat plays a critical role in post-graduation success: soft skills.

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Civitas Learning

MAY 9, 2025

At Civitas Learning, were continually evolving our platform to better support student success teams. Our latest innovation AI Notetaker brings the power of generative AI directly into advising conversations, helping your team work smarter, not harder. Now available in the Civitas Learning Student Impact Platform, AI Notetaker captures and summarizes student-advisor conversations in real time, allowing advisors to stay focused on the studentnot on the keyboard.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 4, 2025

Dr. Willie Todd Jr. Talladega College's Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Willie L. Todd Jr. as the institution's 22nd president. Todd, who has served as president and CEO of Denmark Technical College (DTC) in South Carolina since 2020, will assume his new role on July 1. "I am profoundly honored to have been chosen to lead Talladega College, an institution with a powerful legacy and boundless potential," Todd said.

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College Aid Services

MAY 8, 2025

FSA has released the May 2025 update to the 202627 FAFSA Specifications Guide, a comprehensive resource for financial aid administrators, software developers, and data processing professionals. This guide provides detailed information on integrating and managing electronic FAFSA data within institutional systems. Key Highlights from the May 2025 Update New Volumes Released The May 2025 update… More 202627 FAFSA Specifications Guide (May 2025 Update) The post 202627 FAFSA Specifications Gu

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Symplicity

MAY 5, 2025

We're thrilled to announce the April 2025 release of Symplicity's Advocate 8.2, featuring Custom Forms that will transform how your team collects and manages critical student information. This first phase focuses on form creation capabilities, with future enhancements coming to expand this powerful new tool.

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College Planners of America

MAY 7, 2025

A Parent PLUS Loan (PPL) is a Federal student loan program that helps parents finance their dependent children’s college education, making it a vital resource for families facing rising college costs. Carrying a fixed interest rate of 9.08% for both the 2024-25 and 2025-26 academic years and no upper borrowing limit except from a colleges Cost of Attendance (COA) less other financial aid, PPLs allow parents to cover all college costs.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 9, 2025

Pima Community College (PCC) has become the first community college in Arizona to provide Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) opportunities for its student-athletes through a new partnership with Opendorse, a leading NIL platform. The initiative, announced Thursday by PCC Athletics, positions the college among the first National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) institutions nationwide to implement formal NIL support following the association's 2023 decision to permit such opportunities at

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College Aid Services

MAY 6, 2025

On Monday May 5th, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) issued a Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) to institutions of higher education reminding them of their shared responsibility under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to support student loan borrowers. The Department issued the guidance on the same day it is resuming… More U.S.

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Symplicity

MAY 9, 2025

We're excited to announce the release of UniHub 5.16, featuring significant improvements designed to streamline workflows and enhance the student experience. This update introduces several powerful AI-driven features that transform how students prepare for their careers, alongside improvements to appointment scheduling and platform integration.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

MAY 6, 2025

Content note: This essay was originally delivered as a speech at the 2025 Out of the Darkness Walk, an annual event designed to engage young adults in the fight to prevent suicide. It discusses suicide. My first year of high school I met a kind, smart boy who I thought would become part of my new circle of friends. I was looking for the people who would make me feel like I belonged, and he seemed like a good fit.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 8, 2025

Dr. Nicole Pulliam "When did you fall in love with higher ed?" A remix of the unforgettable question from one of my favorite movies, Brown Sugar a story about identity, belonging, and the complicated beauty of loving something even as it changes. This is a love letter for those of us who once fell hard for higher ed and now carry the complicated beauty, heartbreak, and hope that love leaves behind.

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College Aid Services

MAY 6, 2025

The U.S. Department of Education has announced that sequester-required changes to Title IV federal student aid programs for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY 26) will remain consistent with those from FY 25. These adjustments, mandated by the Budget Control Act of 2011, affect Direct Loans and TEACH Grants disbursed between October 1, 2025, and September 30,… More FY 26 Sequester-Required Changes to the Title IV Student Aid Programs The post FY 26 Sequester-Required Changes to the Title IV Student Aid

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Steve Keating

MAY 8, 2025

I suppose Im like most people in that Id rather not hear criticism from anyone. Id really, really rather not hear it from people Im not particularly fond of. In my younger days, Id mostly just ignore it. I say mostly because I did let it bother me; I allowed it to wreck my attitude, especially my attitude toward the person criticizing me. Thanks to one of my mentors, I came to understand that while I may never like hearing it, I did have other options for dealing with criticism.

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Active Minds

MAY 8, 2025

Authored by Rae James. The term saving face is something I have grappled with over the years. This phrase, originating from Chinese culture, refers to the effort to protect ones reputation, honor, and dignity in social settings. While this concept is deeply ingrained in many Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities, it often creates barriers to discussing stigmatized topics like mental health.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 7, 2025

Despite persistent challenges in affordability, accessibility and mental health support, U.S. adults without college degrees continue to place high value on higher education and remain interested in pursuing credentials, according to a comprehensive new study released today. The 2025 State of Higher Education report , conducted by Gallup and Lumina Foundation, surveyed nearly 14,000 U.S. adults aged 18 to 59 without college degrees, including current students, those who previously stopped out, a

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College Aid Services

MAY 5, 2025

The U.S. Department of Education has announced that the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) will resume its automated post-screening functionality for the 202425 and 202526 FAFSA cycles during the week of May 5, 2025. This process, which was delayed from its original timeline, ensures that institutions receive updated Institutional Student Information Records (ISIRs) reflecting… More NSLDS Post-screening Functionality To Resume This Week The post NSLDS Post-screening Functionality T

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Steve Keating

MAY 4, 2025

Several years ago, I was working in a company with a newly christened CEO. I, and several of my colleagues, had known him for a long time in his various roles within the organization. We had good working relationships with him, and I was especially excited about his elevation into the top spot. I was certain he would do a great job. It didnt take long before I began to wonder about that.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

MAY 6, 2025

Content note: This essay was originally delivered as a speech at the 2025 Out of the Darkness Walk, an annual event designed to engage young adults in the fight to prevent suicide. It discusses suicide. Hello everyone. Thank you for the introduction, Marina, and thank you for allowing me the opportunity to speak today. My name is Kyra Vocci and Im a staff member here at JHU.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 9, 2025

A new national study reveals that despite graduating during a pandemic, the vast majority of recent college graduates are employed and maintain a positive outlook on their futures. According to "How America Succeeds After College 2025," a study conducted by Sallie Mae and Ipsos, 90% of recent graduates report having a positive college experience, with 84% maintaining an optimistic view of their lives overall.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 5, 2025

Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab A new study examining the relationship between financial knowledge and basic needs insecurity among undergraduate students has found that increasing financial education alone may not effectively address food insecurity and homelessness on college campuses. The report, published by Education Northwest researchers Drs. Annie Hemphill, Sam Riggs, Sara Goldrick-Rab, and Taylor Burtch, analyzed nationally representative data from the National Postsecondary Student Aid Survey to

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 8, 2025

In a development that underscores ongoing leadership challenges at one of the nation's premier historically Black universities, Jackson State University President Dr. Marcus Thompson has abruptly resigned, effective May 7, 2025. The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) announced the resignation in a brief statement Wednesday afternoon, offering no specific reason for Thompson's departure.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 5, 2025

Dr. Dyrell Foster Growing up, I never saw myself as a leader because I rarely saw anyone in leadership roles who looked like me. Through hard work and the invaluable mentorship, guidance, and support of countless individuals throughout my career, my path to the presidency became a reality. Now, as a Black and Korean Community College CEO, I have the opportunity to challenge societal expectations and break stereotypes, especially in spaces where Black and Asian leadership remains underrepresented

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MAY 5, 2025

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 6, 2025

Dr. Sarina Willis Despite growing skepticism around the value of higher education and increasing calls for alternatives to a college education, a bachelors degree still carries immense weight in the job market. Recent BLS data shows that graduates of four-year institutions typically earn more than 40% more than someone with an associates degree and 66% more than someone who completed only high school.

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MAY 6, 2025

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