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Empowering Black Scholars in STEM: The Urgency of Mentorship and Inclusion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

What better way to kick off a Friday morning than by witnessing many Black intellectuals enrich the knowledge community and maximize their positive impact as Nelson Pham part of a gathering hosted by the HBCU STEM US. As numerous fellows entered the African American Hall of Fame at Morehouse College, the Dean of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Division, Dr.

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How a Tutor Can Help a Student With Dyslexia: Empowering Success Through Specialized Support

Good Tutors Finder

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. For students coping with dyslexia , school assignments and everyday learning activities can become sources of frustration and anxiety.

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How to Advocate for More Aid: A Student’s Guide to Appealing Financial Aid Offers

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

For students heading to college, there is an immense pressure that comes with managing academic responsibilities and trying to determine how to pay for school. For many, financial aid is crucial to making higher education accessible. But sometimes, the aid you initially receive may not fully meet your needs, or unexpected circumstances might affect your ability to pay.

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Fedcap’s Single Stop Benefits Screening and Case Management Platform Attains TX-RAMP Certification

Single Stop

Fedcaps Single Stop Benefits Screening and Case Management Platform Attains TX-RAMP Certification Certification Underscores Commitment to Data Security Protocols and Standards NEW YORK, Feb.11 , 2025 The Fedcap Group is proud to announce that Single Stop, the leading technology platform dedicated to connecting individuals and families with eligible benefits, case management, and wrap-around support, has successfully achieved a Level 2 certification under the Texas Risk and Authorization Managem

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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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Legacy Admissions Hit Historic Low as More States Ban Practice at U.S. Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Legacy preferences in college admissions have plummeted to their lowest recorded level, with just 24% of four-year colleges still considering family alumni status in admissions decisions, according to a comprehensive new report from Education Reform Now. The dramatic decline signals a potential end to a controversial practice that critics have long condemned as perpetuating inequality in higher education.

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Frozen Fruit Cups

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

Serving Size: 1/2 cup | Serves: 6 Ingredients: 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced 2 teaspoons sugar 1 medium to large banana, sliced 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced Directions: Mix strawberries with sugar in a bowl and let sit 2030 minutes while strawberries make juice. Add banana and kiwis. Scoop 1/2 cup of mixture in each of 6 muffin cups lined with paper.

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On not writing bad writing advice

Patter by Pat Thomson

Patter is in the advice business. When I started this blog thirteen years ago I wanted to provide advice and resources about academic writing and doctoral research. Along the way I sometimes meandered into more general academic issues and occasionally things that were more about me. Sometimes I shared what I was writing. As in the last post where I posted about a metaphor for writing for publication.

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California Sets Ambitious 70% College Attainment Goal Amid Persistent Equity Gaps

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The College Futures Foundation has released a comprehensive report highlighting California's push to achieve 70% postsecondary attainment by 2035, while revealing significant racial and socioeconomic disparities in college completion rates across the state. Currently, just 56% of California adults aged 25-64 hold a postsecondary degree or credential, according to the February 2025 report.

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Federal Guidelines for Reporting Student Loan Interest Paid in 2024

College Aid Services

Federal Student Aid has provided guidance on how borrowers who made federal student loan payments in 2024 should report this information to the IRS for the upcoming tax year. The electronic announcement outlines next steps for borrowers who paid less or more than $600 in interest, along with additional details based on the number of… More Federal Guidelines for Reporting Student Loan Interest Paid in 2024 The post Federal Guidelines for Reporting Student Loan Interest Paid in 2024 first a

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Partner Appreciation Week 2025: Recognizing the Power of Peer Learning at Smaller Institutions

Knack

Colleges and universities with fewer than 8,000 undergraduates have cultivated some of the most engaged and student-centered Knack partnerships. With strong campus communities and a focus on personalized support, these institutions have embraced peer learning as a powerful way to enhance academic success and connection. By integrating Knack into their support ecosystems, theyve expanded access to tutoring while empowering students to learn from one another in meaningful ways.

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Leading Across the Generations

Steve Keating

Jimmy Johnson is a Hall of Fame American football coach. He coached the Dallas Cowboys to Super Bowl victories following the 1993 and 1994 seasons. He was known for getting the most from his players and was considered to be an excellent leader. He was asked after winning his first Super Bowl what his secret was. His answer has stayed with me to this day.

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Westmoreland County Community College Names Dr. Kristin Mallory as New President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Westmoreland County Community College has appointed Dr. Kristin L. Mallory as its next president, marking a significant leadership transition for the institution. Dr. Kristin Mallory Mallory, who currently serves as vice president for Academic Affairs at Wor-Wic Community College in Maryland, will assume her new role on July 1, 2025, bringing with her a comprehensive vision for educational excellence and community engagement.

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TM2 Revival Brings Fresh Approach to HBCU Executive Searches

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When Dr. Dakota Doman attended a Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) HBCU fly-in event in Washington, D.C. in 2023, he wasnt planning to resurrect a defunct executive search firm. But after conversations with more than 30 HBCU presidents who all cited talent recruitment and retention as their biggest challenge, Doman saw an opportunity to fill a critical need in the HBCU communit That chance encounter led to the rebirth of TM 2 , a subsidiary of TMCF focused exclusively on executive searches a

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