Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 22, 2025

His journey to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he would eventually become both student and professor, was equally serendipitous. He looks at the complexity of intersectionality, e.g. Black, queer, poor students, to determine how educational futures are regularly compromised because of these status characteristics.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 1, 2025

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. I didn’t realize how much I needed it until I was here.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

According to Boren, to attract the younger generation to teach, the pathways should be designed so that students are not wasting credits, money or time. Teaching should be exposed to students earlier on, preferably in high school where they're allowed to start taking courses early,” says Boren. They want to be able to advance.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

1, to qualify as a California Black-Serving institution (BSI), an institution must enroll 1,500 Black students, or 10% of the total student population must be Black. A very predictable, persistent, and pervasive gap in achievement [for Black students] exists, said Bush.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

They serve more economically disenfranchised students than most U.S. institutions, and they do so successfully, facilitating the upward mobility of the majority of their students. HBCUs have a 34% mobility rate of moving their students from the bottom 40% in household income into the top 60%.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 17, 2025

The rural college earned the $700,000 top prize by demonstrating exceptional student outcomes, particularly in graduation rates and economic mobility for graduates. The college has achieved these results while serving many lower-income students, showing how intentional support systems can close equity gaps in higher education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 20, 2025

Spelman is a strongly Pell eligible student base, and we are at least 60% Pell eligible," Brewer told the audience of HBCU leaders. "We We know that for every student that comes to our institution, they will graduate probably with at least $30,000 in student loans. So our student is not the affluent that most people think."

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 4, 2025

While community colleges play a crucial role in providing accessible and affordable education to diverse student populations, many still struggle to fully accommodate students with disabilities, according to insights from community college students, faculty, and higher education experts.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

When these students join in problem-solving with professionals, their chances for advancement increase, along with self-efficacy. Such interactions and connections offer role models for these students to see that they are not alone. Self-reflect. Role models/mentors. Encouragement and affirmations. Dr. Carter G.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Powered by Gecko, this technology has effectively increased our ability to answer prospective and current student questions 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Of those enrolled for credit-based instruction, 43% are White, 28% are Hispanic, 12% are Black, and 6% are Asian/Pacific Islander.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 14, 2025

And how do they inform the ways I navigate campus culture and focus on student success? I came to America as an International student and became a legal immigrant. We endeavor to develop practices and protocols that reaffirm our Latinx students sense of belonging, and we aspire to go beyond the Black/white racial dichotomy.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 15, 2025

That question resonated with Eboni Bango, a doctoral student in curriculum and instruction at Texas A&M University. Claflins president, Dr. Dwaun J. Warmack, pointed to his institutions phenomenal growth in the six years that he has been at the helm. If there's an opportunity for you to lead, will you? Felton asked attendees.

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Civitas Learning

APRIL 3, 2025

SUMMARY : Adaptable analytics empowers higher education leaders with real-time, actionable insights that evolve with changing circumstances, enabling smarter decisions, more effective planning, and stronger team collaboration to proactively support student success.

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Student Research Foundation

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Though some schools are test-optional, many still require or strongly encourage students to submit test scores. Some students tend to prefer one test over the other, so taking both is a great way to see which one plays to your strengths. For many students, a safety school might be your top choice public, in-state university.

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College Aid Services

JANUARY 17, 2025

Federal Student Aid has released updated guidance on eligibility for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, outlining financial and non-financial requirements for students attending institutions of higher education (IHE).

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SRI Education

JULY 22, 2025

Priority #2: Provide Training and Wellness Centers SRI researchers met with a group of students, parents, and school staff from a large, diverse county in California in fall 2022 to talk about their experiences, preferences, and challenges related to mental health services in schools. What was the school community’s next priority?

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School Counselor Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

To help students and staff cope with the stress of the season, the Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) team at my school hosts a daily self-care challenge for the 12 days leading up to winter break. Each day, students and staff can take a selfie featuring them doing the daily self-care prompt.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Brown, is to advance Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analysis to inform educational policies and advancing institutional practices. There must be deliberate and continuous assessment to identify and implement strategies that improve Latino student achievement.

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Civitas Learning

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Higher education is continually evolving, and 2024 has presented new opportunities for institutions to better address students’ changing needs. Traditional metrics, such as retention and graduation rates, don’t fully capture whether students succeed during college. In 2024, five key Student Impact Strategies emerged: 1.

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College Aid Services

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) has released the FAT001 Financial Aid History report, which contains important student information such as grant & loan eligibility, defaults, overpayments, and loan history. 26 Update) first appeared on College Aid Services. 26 Update) first appeared on College Aid Services.

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Student Privacy Compass

APRIL 29, 2025

More than two years into the advent of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in K-12 schools, many state departments of education are issuing guidance or policies for responsible school and student use of AI. A helpful map from AI for Education shows that half of U.S. In Context.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 25, 2025

She brought raw cotton bolls into her eighth-grade classroom and asked students to feel the sharp husks that once tore at the hands of enslaved people, hoping to deepen their understanding of slavery’s daily brutality. In other words, an inclusive environment increases the likelihood that students will be interested in the learning.

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IEFA

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Looking for scholarships for Indian students? Key Scholarships for Indian Students in the U.S. Notable scholarships for Indian students include the Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships and the Tata Scholarship for Cornell University. Crores annually.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Transfer students and their families often face unique financial challenges, especially when transitioning to a new school mid-year. To encourage these students to apply for financial aid, it’s crucial to provide clear and accessible information.

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Knack

DECEMBER 6, 2024

While strides have been made to increase access and inclusion, persistent gaps in achievement and retention continue to disproportionately affect students from underserved backgrounds. Addressing these disparities requires more than good intentionsit demands actionable strategies that prioritize equitable support for all students.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

APRIL 9, 2025

In todays global education landscape, independent and private K12 schools are welcoming more international students than ever before. These students bring cultural diversity, academic excellence, and a broader worldview to the classroombut they also bring unique challenges when it comes to financial aid processing.

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Civitas Learning

JUNE 12, 2025

When we talk about student success, it’s easy to focus on the classroom. But even the most capable students can struggle if they don’t have access to basic resources like quiet study spaces, reliable Wi-Fi, group meeting areas, and academic support services. percentage point (PP) lift in persistence Library Resources — 5.3

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Good Tutors Finder

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

How a Tutor Can Help a Student With Dyslexia: Empowering Success Through Specialized Support Dyslexia affects millions of students worldwide, influencing how they process language and making tasks such as reading, spelling, and writing more challenging. Get Started Why Tutoring is Essential for Students With Dyslexia 1.

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Civitas Learning

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Higher education institutions that bring together previously disjointed approaches to student care gain greater clarity and drive measurable improvements in retention, completion rates, career readiness, and the overall student experience. Four actionable steps to centralize and streamline student support.

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College Planners of America

JUNE 11, 2025

Limited in ways to grow revenue such as offering new programs or recruiting more foreign students while approaching a “demographic cliff” in the population of college-age people, all but the most elite colleges need to cut costs and lower tuition to remain viable. The ratio between faculty and administrators has shrunk.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JANUARY 17, 2025

Remember to showcase testimonials from current students or alumni who would not have been able to attend without financial assistance. Schools find success in streamlining applications by offering clear instructions, online submission options, and readily available assistance. Connect with us here.

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College Aid Services

JANUARY 30, 2025

The National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) has released the FAT001 Financial Aid History report, which contains important student information such as grant & loan eligibility, defaults, overpayments, and loan history.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 18, 2025

to learn about instructional methods and administrative strategies to support Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and other diverse student groups. Following instructions from the community’s elders, Umoja’s director of curriculum and instruction, dressed in a white dress with matching heels, stood behind the podium and addressed the room.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The Department of Education plays a pivotal role in ensuring that students with disabilities receive the support and resources they need, and its potential elimination raises serious concerns about how special education will be impacted.

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The Counseling Geek

JULY 25, 2025

One such example was our school leadership team was investigating how to balance our current practice of multiple opportunities for success with one of providing rigor while avoiding the brute force approach that more students are starting to take (essentially using their first attempts as a trial or preview).

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 15, 2025

Last fall, Tomaneng climbed a significant rung on the career ladder by becoming deputy chancellor of California Community Colleges, which has 2 million students. As deputy chancellor of California Community Colleges, she fosters policies and practice that support student success and college effectiveness. This high-profile No.2

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 4, 2025

The letter demanded a comprehensive restructuring of Harvards governance, hiring, admissions, and student life. It instructed the University to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs under whatever name, and to cease any admissions or hiring practices that consider race, gender, or even proxies for race.

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