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California's Golden State Teacher Grant Program appears to be making a significant dent in the state's persistent teacher shortage.
California's Golden State Teacher Grant Helps Over 28,000 Aspiring Educators Enter Workforce
Program supports teacher candidates with high financial need and candidates of color.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:22 PM
California's Golden State Teacher Grant Program appears to be making a significant dent in the state's persistent teacher shortage.
Half of community college students change their program of study within their first two years despite expressing high levels of certainty about their initial choice, according to a new report from the Community College Research Center at Teachers College, Columbia University.
Half of Community College Students Change Programs Despite Initial Certainty, Study Finds
New research reveals complex dynamics behind program selection as colleges urged to provide better guidance.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Half of community college students change their program of study within their first two years despite expressing high levels of certainty about their initial choice, according to a new report from the Community College Research Center at Teachers College, Columbia University.
On The Move | Cristy Page was named the chief executive officer of UNC Health, the dean of the UNC School of Medicine, and vice chancellor for medical affairs at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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Cristy Page has been named the chief executive officer of UNC Health. She will also serve as dean of the UNC School of Medicine and vice chancellor for medical affairs at the University of North Carol...
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November 24, 2025 at 8:35 PM
On The Move | Cristy Page was named the chief executive officer of UNC Health, the dean of the UNC School of Medicine, and vice chancellor for medical affairs at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
For decades, Native American students have faced a paradox in American higher education: they are simultaneously overrepresented in discussions about educational equity yet severely undercounted in the data systems designed to support them.
The Invisible Crisis: How Data Failures Are Undermining Native American Students in Higher Education
For decades, Native American students have faced a paradox in American higher education: they are simultaneously overrepresented in discussions about educational equity yet severely undercounted in th...
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November 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
For decades, Native American students have faced a paradox in American higher education: they are simultaneously overrepresented in discussions about educational equity yet severely undercounted in the data systems designed to support them.
A study by CUPA-HR found that 70% of higher education institutions now employ at least one professional residing out of state.
Most Higher Education Institutions Now Hiring Out-of-State Employees, New Data Shows
Private institutions were more likely than public colleges to employ out-of-state professionals, with 76% reporting at least one such employee compared to 63% of public institutions.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:54 PM
A study by CUPA-HR found that 70% of higher education institutions now employ at least one professional residing out of state.
On The Move | Jeffrey W. Talley, Lieutenant General, U.S. Army (Retired), has been named the 21st president of Belmont Abbey College. https://bit.ly/4iis3Ys
November 23, 2025 at 1:35 PM
On The Move | Jeffrey W. Talley, Lieutenant General, U.S. Army (Retired), has been named the 21st president of Belmont Abbey College. https://bit.ly/4iis3Ys
Founded by hip-hop icon Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter and his mother, Gloria Carter, the Shawn Carter Foundation has spent years opening doors for students of color who face barriers to higher education.
Shawn Carter Foundation Transforms College Access Through Family Support
Founded by hip-hop icon Jay-Z and his mother, the Foundation is opening doors for students of color who face barriers to higher education.
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November 22, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Founded by hip-hop icon Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter and his mother, Gloria Carter, the Shawn Carter Foundation has spent years opening doors for students of color who face barriers to higher education.
Virginia Tech students staged a protest this week as the university announced it has reallocated $8.4 million in diversity, equity and inclusion expenditures, including the closure of two culturally focused living learning communities. https://bit.ly/4rnxBoD
November 22, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Virginia Tech students staged a protest this week as the university announced it has reallocated $8.4 million in diversity, equity and inclusion expenditures, including the closure of two culturally focused living learning communities. https://bit.ly/4rnxBoD
On The Move | Ebony Gilbreath has been appointed Dean of the Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine bit.ly/4igw6V0
November 22, 2025 at 3:32 PM
On The Move | Ebony Gilbreath has been appointed Dean of the Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine bit.ly/4igw6V0
Massachusetts must leverage billions in new tax revenue to expand college access and address declining enrollment rates, particularly among underserved students, according to a comprehensive policy report released this week. https://bit.ly/3JXSbLp
November 21, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Massachusetts must leverage billions in new tax revenue to expand college access and address declining enrollment rates, particularly among underserved students, according to a comprehensive policy report released this week. https://bit.ly/3JXSbLp
The faculty union at Rider University is contesting the institution's sweeping restructuring plan that includes layoffs of up to 40 employees. https://bit.ly/3LPARc2
November 21, 2025 at 10:32 PM
The faculty union at Rider University is contesting the institution's sweeping restructuring plan that includes layoffs of up to 40 employees. https://bit.ly/3LPARc2
On The Move | John McKnight has been appointed the inaugural dean of undergraduate student affairs in the School of Arts and Sciences at Dartmouth College. https://bit.ly/48pizqF
November 21, 2025 at 9:32 PM
On The Move | John McKnight has been appointed the inaugural dean of undergraduate student affairs in the School of Arts and Sciences at Dartmouth College. https://bit.ly/48pizqF
College students in China scored significantly higher in mathematics courses after switching to online learning during COVID-19 lockdowns, challenging widespread assumptions about the inferiority of virtual education. https://bit.ly/4pmZACY
November 21, 2025 at 8:27 PM
College students in China scored significantly higher in mathematics courses after switching to online learning during COVID-19 lockdowns, challenging widespread assumptions about the inferiority of virtual education. https://bit.ly/4pmZACY
Faculty leaders at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln delivered an unprecedented rebuke to Chancellor Rodney Bennett, passing the institution's first no-confidence resolution against a chancellor in its 157-year history. https://bit.ly/43GyZbC
November 21, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Faculty leaders at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln delivered an unprecedented rebuke to Chancellor Rodney Bennett, passing the institution's first no-confidence resolution against a chancellor in its 157-year history. https://bit.ly/43GyZbC
On The Move | David J. Dausey has been appointed the 14th president of Duquesne University. https://bit.ly/47RIqHI
November 21, 2025 at 6:29 PM
On The Move | David J. Dausey has been appointed the 14th president of Duquesne University. https://bit.ly/47RIqHI
Xavier University of Louisiana announced it has received a $38 million unrestricted gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, marking her second major donation to the historically Black and Catholic institution. https://bit.ly/4abmtom
November 21, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Xavier University of Louisiana announced it has received a $38 million unrestricted gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, marking her second major donation to the historically Black and Catholic institution. https://bit.ly/4abmtom
A new study examining four public colleges and universities reveals how governing boards can move beyond traditional oversight to actively advance student success, particularly for underrepresented populations. https://bit.ly/4ra0Gn8
November 21, 2025 at 1:35 PM
A new study examining four public colleges and universities reveals how governing boards can move beyond traditional oversight to actively advance student success, particularly for underrepresented populations. https://bit.ly/4ra0Gn8
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has directed more than $700 million to over a dozen HBCUs this fall, delivering some of the largest unrestricted gifts in the institutions' histories. https://bit.ly/4oMbFla
November 21, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has directed more than $700 million to over a dozen HBCUs this fall, delivering some of the largest unrestricted gifts in the institutions' histories. https://bit.ly/4oMbFla
The American Association of University Professors (@aaup.org) released a new report documenting an escalating assault on faculty governance structures across the country, with state legislatures in multiple states moving to strip faculty senates of their authority and independence.
AAUP Report Warns of Growing Legislative Threats to Faculty Governance Nationwide
New analysis highlights attacks on faculty senates in Texas, Indiana, Ohio, and Utah as undermining academic freedom and institutional integrity.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:36 PM
The American Association of University Professors (@aaup.org) released a new report documenting an escalating assault on faculty governance structures across the country, with state legislatures in multiple states moving to strip faculty senates of their authority and independence.
ICYMI | The Trump administration announced a sweeping restructuring of the U.S. Department of Education, transferring major educational programs to four other federal agencies in what it describes as an effort to "streamline" operations and return control to states.
Trump Administration Begins Dismantling Department of Education
Move draws sharp criticism from education advocates who warn of chaos for students and families.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:42 PM
ICYMI | The Trump administration announced a sweeping restructuring of the U.S. Department of Education, transferring major educational programs to four other federal agencies in what it describes as an effort to "streamline" operations and return control to states.
A federal judge has issued a sweeping preliminary injunction halting the Trump administration's efforts to withhold billions of dollars in federal funding from the University of California system.
Federal Court Blocks Trump Administration's Attempts to Cut UC Funding in Landmark First Amendment Ruling
The decision marks a significant victory for the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) and more than a dozen other labor organizations representing over 100,000 UC employees and student...
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November 18, 2025 at 7:10 PM
A federal judge has issued a sweeping preliminary injunction halting the Trump administration's efforts to withhold billions of dollars in federal funding from the University of California system.
New international student enrollment at American colleges and universities plunged 17% in fall 2025—the steepest non-pandemic drop in over a decade.
Sharp Decline in International Student Enrollment Signals Growing Crisis for U.S. Higher Education
The enrollment crisis has emerged as international students navigate a restrictive environment during President Trump's second term.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:28 PM
New international student enrollment at American colleges and universities plunged 17% in fall 2025—the steepest non-pandemic drop in over a decade.
On The Move | Kedrick Nicholas has been named interim president of McNeese State University
Kedrick Nicholas
Kedrick Nicholas has been named interim president of McNeese State University.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:49 PM
On The Move | Kedrick Nicholas has been named interim president of McNeese State University
James Kvaal, who served as under secretary of education during the Biden administration, has been appointed vice president of the National Program at Carnegie Corporation of New York, the foundation announced. bit.ly/48jZLcn
November 17, 2025 at 6:56 PM
James Kvaal, who served as under secretary of education during the Biden administration, has been appointed vice president of the National Program at Carnegie Corporation of New York, the foundation announced. bit.ly/48jZLcn
Mounting tensions at the University of Virginia have prompted Governor-elect @abigailspanberger.com to request that the institution's Board of Visitors postpone its search for a new president until she takes office in January. bit.ly/4if0rTR
November 17, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Mounting tensions at the University of Virginia have prompted Governor-elect @abigailspanberger.com to request that the institution's Board of Visitors postpone its search for a new president until she takes office in January. bit.ly/4if0rTR