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Does AI Make Us Lazy?

Cal Newport

Last fall, I published a New Yorker essay titled, “What Kind of Writer is ChatGPT?”. My goal for the piece was to better understand how undergraduate and graduate college students were using AI to help with their writing assignments. At the time, there was concern that these tools would become plagiarism machines. (“AI seems almost built for cheating,” wrote Ethan Mollick in his bestselling book, Co-Intelligence.

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Number of HBCU Registered Apprenticeships Surging

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The number of Historically Black Colleges and Universities offering Registered Apprenticeship programs has surged from three to 22 institutions in just four years, according to a new toolkit released by the Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions. The HBCU Registered Apprenticeship Toolkit, authored by Dr. Marybeth Gasman and Alice Ginsberg, provides a comprehensive guide for HBCUs looking to launch federally recognized apprenticeship programs that combine classroom instruction with p

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The Case for IES: Four Ways States Use Federal Data to Guide Postsecondary Research and Policy

IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

Data from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) provide vital insights on key higher education issues that inform evidence-based policymaking across the country. For state leaders grappling with questions about college affordability, as well as student access and success, federally collected and maintained postsecondary data—such as the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS)—offer critical insights that many states coul

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Retention Isn’t a Mystery. It’s a Signal.

Knack

Nearly one in four first-year students doesn’t return for their second year of college. That’s the sobering takeaway from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center’s latest report on student persistence. But behind that data lies an opportunity: to better understand when, how, and why students disengage — and to act earlier.

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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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Beyond the Numbers: What Families Really Want from the Financial Aid Process

School & Student Services by Community Brands

In Fall 2025, an estimated hundreds of thousands of families are expected to apply for financial aid at private K‑12 schools—driven in large part by rapid expansion of school‑choice programs across at least 16 states so far this year. With more school‑choice options available—from open enrollment public charter schools to vouchers, tax‑credit scholarships, and Education Savings Accounts—families are navigating what feels like a new frontier of educational possibility.

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Leading by Learning: How TRIO Powers Generational Change

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Rev. Dr. Michael A. Hunt This spring, the three of us proudly earned our doctoral degrees while serving as directors of federally funded TRIO programs in the Office of Academic Opportunity Programs (AOP) at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). The TRIO programs assist and empower students from disadvantaged backgrounds, especially low-income, first-generation college attendees, and those with disabilities.

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Peer Tutoring in Action: UNH’s Story of Access, Belonging, and Retention

Knack

Since 2021, the University of New Hampshire has partnered with Knack to offer scalable, peer-led academic support to its undergraduate students. What began as a pilot initiative has evolved into a full-scale, campus-wide strategy. Today, UNH students have logged over 19,000 tutoring hours through Knack, demonstrating not just demand, but sustained engagement across courses and student demographics.

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Top 10 Changes for Student Loan Borrowers Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Student Loan Planner

The Senate parliamentarian forced major rewrites to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (OBBBA), which would dramatically reform the state of student loans in the US. We’ll summarize the top 10 changes affecting borrowers, particularly those with six-figure balances. Quick look at the big changes for student loans under the One Big Beautiful… The post Top 10 Changes for Student Loan Borrowers Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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Siena Heights University to Close After 105 Years, Citing Financial Challenges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Siena Heights University announced it will permanently close following the 2025-2026 academic year, marking the end of more than a century of Catholic higher education in Michigan. The Adrian, Michigan-based institution made the announcement with backing from both its Board of Trustees and the General Council of the Adrian Dominican Sisters, the religious order that founded the university in 1919.

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Summertime Financial Aid Prep for Busy Students and Families

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Summer break might feel like a pause button for students: no school, no homework, and a bit more breathing room for busy families. But when it comes to preparing for college financial aid, summer is actually one of your most powerful tools. With fewer school-year distractions and a little extra flexibility, this season is the perfect time to get ahead of deadlines, organize documents, and start key conversations about college costs.

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The Future of Pride: Protect Our Community

Believe in Students

At Believe in Students, one of our seven guiding principles is to Value Learning, reflecting our commitment to grow together through curiosity, reflection, and shared exploration. One way we live this out is by observing and honoring cultural, community, and heritage moments throughout the year. When we engage in these observances, our goal is to deepen understanding, honor lived experiences, and spark meaningful dialogue around identity, contribution, and equity.

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Student Loan Collections Are Back—Here’s What You Need to Know

NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

On May 5, 2025 , the federal government restarted collections on federal student loans that are in default. That means if you haven’t made a payment on your federal student loans in more than 270 days , you could soon face serious consequences. If you take action now, you may be able to stop or delay collections. Help is available— don’t wait until your paycheck, benefits, or tax refunds are gone!

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Outdoor Equity and Mental Health: A Pathway to Healing for Underrepresented Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Clifton H. Harcum Sr. The intersection of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and outdoor recreation is not just about representation, it is about healing, empowerment, and resilience. As universities across the country grapple with the global mental health crisis, particularly among students from underrepresented backgrounds, integrating outdoor experiences into student support programs has become a powerful tool for mental well-being and personal development.

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U.S. Department of Education Concludes Negotiated Rulemaking Session to Restore Public Service Loan Forgiveness

College Aid Services

On July 2nd, the U.S. Department of Education concluded its negotiated rulemaking session to ensure that employers in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) are not engaging in activities that have a substantial illegal purpose. After three days of negotiations, an overwhelming majority of the committee voted to refine the definitions of a qualifying… More » U.S.

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Tips for Attending the ASCA National Conference in Person - #ASCA25

School Counselor Blog

Heading to Long Beach, CA for the 2025 American School Counselor Association Conference? 🌴🌊 Catch my session with Andrea Burston (@jyjcounselor), Design Products to Promote Your Program on July 13th at 11:35am PST in Seaside S-7. 💻📣✨ For the full session description visit: Attending the ASCA Conference is so much fun! Below Andrea Burston and I share tips to help you make the most of your ASCA Conference experience!

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Shaping Character through Physical Education

Ed.gov Homeroom

By: Patrick Whalen, Founder and CEO, Iliad Athletics Each team of exhausted high schoolers had to carry a log through a 600m long wooded course. The first team to finish had their pick of which log to carry for round two. The training logs are about ten feet long, and while we try to keep Continue Reading The post Shaping Character through Physical Education appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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Women Early Career Professionals Face Significant Pay Gap, NACE Study Finds 

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Women who recently graduated from college earn significantly less than their male counterparts, with female early career professionals making an average of $63,822 compared to $78,114 for men, according to new research from the National Association of Colleges and Employers. The $14,292 gender pay gap affects women who earned their bachelor's degrees within the past one to seven years and work full-time, NACE's Early Career Talent Survey revealed.

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Comment Request (by July 30th): Income Driven Repayment Plan Request for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loans and Federal Family Education Loan Programs

College Aid Services

On June 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education issued a notice seeking public comment on proposed revisions to the Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) Plan Request Form for federal student loans. These changes are in response to a federal court injunction issued on February 18, 2025, which halted the implementation of the Saving on a Valuable… More » Comment Request (by July 30th): Income Driven Repayment Plan Request for the William D.

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Three Major Student Loan Developments This Week Raise Alarms

Student Loan Planner

It’s been a whirlwind week for student loan borrowers as major developments have happened on multiple fronts. In Congress, Senate Republicans advanced legislation that would completely reshape the federal student loan system. At the Department of Education (ED), Trump administration officials pressed ahead with a process to make significant changes to the Public Service Loan… The post Three Major Student Loan Developments This Week Raise Alarms appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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Tips for Supporting Your Graduates Re-Entering Repayment

HEAG

For the first time in over five years, millions of student loan borrowers are once again facing monthly payments—and many are unsure where to begin. Since the federal repayment pause began in 2020, the financial aid landscape has undergone a seismic transformation. Students who graduated during the pandemic—or just after—are now entering repayment in a.

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Why Students of Color Should Study Foreign Languages

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The uncertainty of today’s job market and the bleak predictions of tomorrow’s job market have special emphasis for Black educators. Black institutions of higher learning, therefore, have an especial duty which has perhaps more importance today than ever before: we must prepare Black collegians in as many areas as possible so that they can offer to a potential employer more than others competing for the same position.

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Additional Information for July 2025 Implementation of SAIG Enrollment Functionality

College Aid Services

FSA has announced that the expanded features of FSA Partner Connect, including SAIG enrollment functionality, will be available on July 14, 2025. This update will retire the SAIG Enrollment website and introduce several key changes: Role Renaming: The “Primary/Secondary Destination Point Administrators (DPAs)” will now be referred to as “Primary/Secondary Administrators.” Access Verification: Administrators should… More » Additional Information for July 2025 Impleme

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Streamlining UK University Disability Support with Symplicity's Case Management

Symplicity

The landscape of higher education in the UK is experiencing unprecedented challenges as disability services face mounting pressure from rising demand and complex student needs. With Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) applications surging and support requirements becoming more sophisticated, universities are struggling to provide the comprehensive, coordinated care that disabled students deserve.

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Changes Coming to Pell Grant Eligibility

HEAG

As HEAG has shared, developments are rapidly unfolding in Washington, and new information is emerging every minute. To follow up on our earlier message, at this time, we understand that the Senate passed its version of the Big Beautiful Bill yesterday. The Senate’s version does not include provisions related to changes in minimum full-time enrollment status requirements, language that was present in the House version. .

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Columbia University Settles Class Action Lawsuit Over Inflated Rankings Data for $9 Million

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Columbia University has reached a $9 million settlement agreement with undergraduate students who alleged the institution deliberately submitted false information to U.S. News & World Report to artificially boost its college rankings position. The preliminary settlement, filed last Monday in Manhattan federal court and pending judicial approval, resolves claims that Columbia misrepresented key data points to enhance its standing in the influential annual rankings.

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FSA 2025-26 Training Announcement Round-Up

College Aid Services

On Tuesday, FSA announced a robust set of training opportunities for the 2025–26 award year, designed to equip financial aid professionals with the tools and knowledge necessary for Title IV program compliance and administration. These include the FSA Fundamentals Training Series, refreshed Learning Tracks and Basic Training, and the Summer 2025 Wednesday Webinar Series.

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My Mind & Me

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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About the unread

Patter by Pat Thomson

Most academic writers are regular readers. There is of course a strong connection between reading and writing. Reading and writing feed each other. But I’m not focused on the connection right now. No, I’m thinking about how hard we often find it to prioritise time for reading. And how maybe the reality is that most academic writers want to be more regular in their reading.

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Moody's: Federal Policies on International Students Pose Credit Risk to Higher Ed Sector

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The U.S. federal government's increasingly restrictive stance on international students is creating significant financial risks for American colleges and universities, particularly those heavily dependent on international enrollment for revenue, according to a new analysis by Moody's Ratings. The credit rating agency's report, released June 30, warns that evolving visa policies, travel restrictions, and deportation measures are diminishing the perception of the United States as a prime destinati

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How to Deal with People Who Seem to Lack Common Sense

Steve Keating

I started writing this post when I was flat-out mad. I mean really, really mad. So mad that I completely forgot about the post I wrote a few weeks ago about losing your temper. So I put the post aside until I settled down a bit. I hope that makes for a better post, but honestly, as I start writing again, the urge to strangle a certain someone is building again.

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Life After the Cap and Gown: My First Month Post-Grad

I'm First!

No one talks enough about how weird June feels after graduation. You spend four years sprinting toward the finish line, convinced that once you cross it, everything will fall into place. But here I am, diploma earned, stage crossed, inbox cleared, and still waking up some mornings wondering what I’m supposed to be doing.

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Doctors and Dentists Get Good Student Loan News, But Uncertainty Remains

Student Loan Planner

Doctors and dentists got some potentially good student loan news this week, as efforts by Republican lawmakers in Congress to reshape the federal student loan system and cut off access to key programs hit a major roadblock. But the legislative process is far from over, and much uncertainty remains. Here’s the latest. GOP efforts to… The post Doctors and Dentists Get Good Student Loan News, But Uncertainty Remains appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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Columbia Appoints Dr. Farah Jasmine Griffin as University Professor

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Farah Jasmine Griffin Columbia University has appointed Dr. Farah Jasmine Griffin, the William B. Ransford Professor of English and Comparative Literature and of African American Studies, as University Professor, the institution's highest academic distinction for faculty members. Acting President Claire Shipman announced the appointment in a letter to the Columbia community Tuesday, citing Griffin's "rare breadth and clarity" as a scholar whose work spans literature, music, history, and poli

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Add Herbs and Spice to Your Life

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

Herbs and spices add flavor and aroma to food. They are also packed with antioxidants, which help prevent cell damage. For example, 1/2 teaspoon of clove has more antioxidants than 1/2 cup of blueberries, and 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano has the antioxidant power of 1/2 cup of sweet potatoes. Herbs come from plant leaves and are often used in larger amounts than spices.

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Home Away From Home

I'm First!

Hola! I hope you are enjoying your summer and also resting from all the hard work you put into the semester. Today I’ll be writing about the experience of being far away from home while being in college and how it feels to be returning home for the summer.

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Dr. Tyson Brown Named Director of the Samuel DuBois Cook Center on Social Equity at Duke University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Tyson Brown Dr. Tyson Brown, professor of sociology and associate professor in medicine at Duke University, has been named director of the Samuel DuBois Cook Center on Social Equity at Duke University, effective July 1, according to Duke Today. Brown succeeds Dr. William A. (“Sandy”) Darity Jr., the Cook Center’s founding director. “It’s a tremendous honor to direct the Cook Center,” Brown said.