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University of Florida Trustees Select Dr. Santa Ono as President Amid Conservative Opposition

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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.

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How to Stay Calm and Composed When People Provoke You

Steve Keating

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.

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Mobilizing a Movement: 100,000 by 2028

Active Minds

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.

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How to cope with exam stress

The Education Hub

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.

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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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Maryland Launches $1M Grant Initiative to Transform Displaced Federal Workers into Teachers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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.

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The Workload Fairy Tale

Cal Newport

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.

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From Pressure to Possibility: Dr. Nicholas Zeppos on Navigating Higher Ed’s Crossroads

Civitas Learning

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.

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Investment in HBCUs Key to Addressing Nation’s Workforce Challenges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Pernell Goodwin The foundation of the United States is deeply intertwined with the labor, resilience, and ingenuity of Black Americans. From the early days of agriculture and skilled trades to the modern advancements in engineering and technology, Black labor has been instrumental in building and sustaining the nation. Central to this narrative are Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), institutions established to educate and empower African Americans in the face of systemic e

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Handle with Care: Fruits and Vegetables

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

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.

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ED Expands Late Disbursement Flexibility for 2024–25 FAFSA Amid Ongoing Processing Errors

College Aid Services

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

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Active Minds Announces Bold New Commitment: Mobilizing 100,000 Youth and Young Adults by 2028

Active Minds

Active Minds mobilizes young adults to lead a transformative movement in mental health, forever changing how it is valued and prioritized in society.

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The Ivory Tower’s Blindside: Reclaiming the Scholarly Value of College Athletics

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

William D. Jones In the great hallways of the academy, lined with towering shelves of canonical texts, echoing with the cadence of scholarly debates, one might expect every corner of higher education to have been interrogated, dissected, and held up to the harsh, illuminating light of inquiry. And yet, curiously, conspicuously, one of the most visible, influential, and economically significant arms of the university has been largely dismissed as peripheral or even unworthy of deep academic scrut

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Planning for College Starts Now: A Parent’s Guide to a Successful Summer

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

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.

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2025 Knack Partner Awards: Honoring Peer Tutoring Excellence at Northeastern and New College of Florida

Knack

The Knack Partner Awards celebrate campuses that go above and beyond to expand access, scale impact, and empower students through peer tutoring. In this multi-part series, weve been highlighting institutions that are reimagining academic support in powerful ways. In our third installment, we're excited to recognize two exceptional programs whose efforts embody the best of what peer learning can offer.

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PSLF Qualifying Payments: What to Know About the “Lump Sum” Change

Student Loan Planner

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) is a program that’s gotten a lot of slack in the media for years. Reasons include the alarmingly high rejection rate for forgiveness applicants. Qualifying requirements can also be difficult to navigate, and loan servicers aren’t very helpful in giving clear and concise information about the program. Qualifying for PSLF… The post PSLF Qualifying Payments: What to Know About the “Lump Sum” Change appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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UC Riverside Names Dr. S. Jack Hu as New Chancellor

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. S. Jack Hu The University of California Board of Regents has selected Dr. S. Jack Hu, senior vice president for academic affairs and provost at the University of Georgia, as the next chancellor of UC Riverside. The appointment was approved during a special meeting held Wednesday at the UC Student & Policy Center in Sacramento. Hu, who brings nearly 40 years of experience in higher education, will assume his new role on July 15, replacing Dr.

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Five Steps to Building a Better To Do List

CAMPUSPEAK

One thing thats true for college students is that theyre juggling a lot: theyre taking 3-5 classes (or more!) at… The post Five Steps to Building a Better To Do List appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.

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Update to Effective Dates – List of Approved Ability to Benefits Tests

College Aid Services

A recent notice provided an update to the list of Ability to Benefits (ATB) tests approved by the Secretary of Education. There are no changes to the June 14, 2024, list of currently approved ATB Tests (89 FR 50584). The new notice is a technical update to the effective dates for the Wonderlic Basic Skills… More Update to Effective Dates – List of Approved Ability to Benefits Tests The post Update to Effective Dates List of Approved Ability to Benefits Tests first appeared on Colle

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Public Service Loan Forgiveness: How Long Does PSLF Take to Process?

Student Loan Planner

It takes a special person to devote their career to serving others, especially considering most nonprofit and government jobs offer a fraction of the salary you might find in the private sector. Fortunately, the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program can provide debt relief for federal student loan borrowers after 10 years of qualifying service… The post Public Service Loan Forgiveness: How Long Does PSLF Take to Process?

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Federal Funding Cuts Devastate Academic Public Health Programs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Federal funding disruptions in 2025 have destabilized the foundation of academic public health across the United States, resulting in thousands of job losses, halted critical research programs, and billions in projected economic losses, according to a new report released by the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH). The report, titled "Broken Lifelines: The Economic Consequences of Defunding Academic Public Health," provides the first detailed analysis of how grant freezes

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The First 100 Days: A Guide for New Graduates

Symplicity

Dear Career Services We hope this is a resource you can share with your students as they journey into the world beyond higher education.

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2025–26 FAFSA Specifications Guide (May 2025 Update)

College Aid Services

Federal Student Aid has released volumes of the 2025-26 FAFSA Specifications Guide. The volumes contained in this guide contain FAFSA Processing System (FPS) technical information for the 2025-26 award year and are only available as PDF documents at this time. Update on May 23, 2025: FSA updated Volume 3 Electronic Data Exchange and FAFSA… More 202526 FAFSA Specifications Guide (May 2025 Update) The post 202526 FAFSA Specifications Guide (May 2025 Update) first appeared on College Aid Se

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UCF’s Impressive Impact Earns May Chapter of the Month

Active Minds

Authored by Active Minds. The University of Central Florida (UCF) has been recognized as our May Chapter of the Month! At one of the nation’s largest universities, UCF’s Active Minds chapter has truly made its mark, consistently bringing vital mental health resources to their campus at large. UCF’s dedication to mental health advocacy is incredible.

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Negotiating the Future: How HBCUs and MSIs Can Leverage Strategic Enrollment Management for Institutional Resilience

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dwight Sanchez In todays hyper-competitive higher education landscape, the challenges facing Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) are immense. Declining birth rates, changingstudent expectations, shifting public sentiment, and persistent underfunding place extraordinary pressure on institutions that have long served as lifelines for students of color and first-generation learners.

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the right place to write

Patter by Pat Thomson

Jean Piaget Patter is a little late this week. Thats because Monday’ s welcome but quite heavy rain caused a power outage. Not the neighbourhood or even the street. A quite small power outage confined to one part of our house. We could still use the kitchen and we had the tele and lights so it wasnt entirely awful. But my desk computer was out of action.

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2025–26 Direct Loan Interest Rates Announced

College Aid Services

The U.S. Department of Education has announced the interest rates for federal Direct Loans first disbursed between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026. These rates are determined annually based on the high yield of the 10-year Treasury note auction held before June 1, plus a statutory add-on percentage specific to each loan type. Prospective… More 202526 Direct Loan Interest Rates Announced The post 202526 Direct Loan Interest Rates Announced first appeared on College Aid Services.

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Eboné Bell on Pride: Protest, Power, Liberation

CAMPUSPEAK

With Pride Month just around the corner, I wanted to share a quick reminder with you: Pride is so much… The post Ebon Bell on Pride: Protest, Power, Liberation appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.

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NC A&T Provost Tonya Smith-Jackson Named Chancellor of Rutgers University–Newark

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Tonya Smith-Jackson North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Provost Dr. Tonya Smith-Jackson has been appointed chancellor of Rutgers UniversityNewark, marking a significant leadership transition for the public research university. Smith-Jackson, a human factors engineer who has served as provost and executive vice chancellor for Academic Affairs at NC A&T since 2013, will assume her new role on August 1.

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Scaling Academic Support at Small Colleges: NACU + Knack Virtual Event Recap

Knack

This week, Knack partnered with the New American Colleges & Universities (NACU) to host a virtual event highlighting how small, student-centered institutions are expanding access to academic support through innovative partnerships. The session featured perspectives from Michelle Apuzzio of NACU, Chris Hassey of Moravian University, and Jordan Carson of Hampton University.

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Federal Cancellations of Upward Bound Grants Signal Broader Threat to College Access Programs

COE

Federal Cancellations of Upward Bound Grants Signal Broader Threat to College Access Programs May 30, 2025 by Kimberly Jones Earlier today, Upward Bound programs across the country began receiving their long-anticipated continuation award notifications from the U.S. Department of Education. But alongside welcome news of funding extensions, at least three programs with June 1 start dates were met with a deeply troubling surprise: official letters of cancellation.

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Contract of Brown University President Christina H. Paxson Extended

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Christina Paxson Brown University has announced that the contract of Dr. Christina H. Paxson, Browns president, has been extended an additional 2 years to June 30, 2028. Paxson has served as president of Brown since 2012. During a tumultuous time facing American higher education, Brown is fortunate to benefit from President Paxsons steady and principled leadership, wrote Brown University Chancellor Brian T.

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Caroline Chamberlin Hellman

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Caroline Chamberlin Hellman is a Professor of English at City Tech, City University of New York. She is a scholar of 19th-21st- century American literature whose publications span gender studies, multiethnic fiction, space and place, literary influence, and public education. Her current research concerns access, equity, and empathy in public higher education today.

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College Students Face Mental Health Crisis as 51% Rate Well-Being as Poor, New Survey Reveals

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

More than half of U.S. college students rate their mental health as fair, poor, or terrible, according to a new national survey released by The Steve Fund that reveals a deepening mental health crisis on campuses nationwide. The study, conducted by The Harris Poll among 2,050 students ages 18-24 at four-year institutions, found that 51% of U.S. college students rate their mental health as fair, poor, or terrible, signaling what researchers call a "looming mental health crisis" affecting millions

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Harvard Transfers Historic Photos of Enslaved People in Landmark Settlement, Marking Victory for Reparative Justice

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Tamara Lanier with attorney Benjamin Crump In a precedent-setting resolution that has implications for how higher education institutions confront their historical ties to slavery, Harvard University has agreed to relinquish 175-year-old daguerreotypes believed to be the earliest known photographs of enslaved people. The settlement ends a six-year legal battle and represents what attorneys call an "unprecedented" victory for descendants seeking accountability from academic institutions.

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State Department Halts Foreign Student Visa Interviews

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Secretary of State Marco Rubio The AP reports that the U.S. State Department has stopped scheduling visa interviews for foreign students wishing to study in the U.S. while it seeks to expand social media screening of student visa applicants. According to the AP, a U.S. official who spoke on condition of anonymity said yesterday that the suspension is intended to be temporary and does not apply to applicants who had previously scheduled interviews.

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A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand: The Need for A United Front in the Attacks on Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Caroline Chamberlin Hellman Walk east across the Brooklyn Bridge and you glimpse City Tech, the City University of New Yorks college of technology. In The Great Gatsby , F. Scott Fitzgerald tells us that The city seen from the Queensboro Bridge is always the city seen for the first time, in its wild promise of all the mystery and the beauty of the world.