HigherEd
Trump isn’t cutting Pell Grants, after all − but other changes could complicate financial aid for some students
Trump isn’t cutting Pell Grants, after all − but other changes could complicate financial aid for some students Pell Grants will not be cut, but other changes to federal financial aid may complicate it for some students. The Trump administration has taken a different approach to addressing rising college costs and student debt, aiming to […]
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Supporting religious diversity on campus is a surprising consensus among faculty across the red-blue divide
Supporting religious diversity on campus is a surprising consensus among faculty across the red-blue divide Faculty members across the red-blue divide have found common ground on the importance of religious, spiritual, and secular inclusion in diversity efforts. A national survey of 1,000 faculty members revealed significant differences in perceptions of free speech and DEI (diversity, […]
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Why universities are hiring more chief marketing officers – even as budgets shrink
Why universities are hiring more chief marketing officers – even as budgets shrink More universities are hiring Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) to oversee branding, enrollment campaigns, and public communications, despite budget constraints. The study found that having a CMO is linked to a significant boost in student enrollment, with an average increase of 1.6% more […]
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Exactly what is in the Ivy League deals with the Trump administration – and how they compare
Exactly what is in the Ivy League deals with the Trump administration – and how they compare The Trump administration has reached deals with several Ivy League universities, including Harvard, Columbia, and Brown, to end government inquiries into their treatment of Jewish students and other practices on campus. The deals require these universities to pay […]
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Columbia’s $200M deal with Trump administration sets a precedent for other universities to bend to the government’s will
Columbia’s $200M deal with Trump administration sets a precedent for other universities to bend to the government’s will Columbia University has agreed to pay $200 million to settle allegations that it did not create a safe environment for Jewish students during Palestinian rights protests in 2024, and will also share detailed statistics about student applicants […]
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Professors turn to old-fashioned methods to beat AI-generated work
Professors turn to old-fashioned methods to beat AI-generated work If you provide the actual text, I’d be happy to help you generate a TLDR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) summary with 5 bullet points in the format of BulletPointN . Professors turn to old-fashioned methods to beat AI-generated work. Source: Youtube link Q. What is causing […]
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Harvard University Sues Trump Administration Over Ban on Enrolling Foreign Students
Harvard University Sues Trump Administration Over Ban on Enrolling Foreign Students Harvard University has sued the Trump administration over its ban on enrolling foreign students, claiming it’s unconstitutional retaliation. The Department of Homeland Security had previously blocked international students from attending Harvard, citing disciplinary records and protest activity as reasons for the ban. The lawsuit […]
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Harvard fights to keep enrolling international students – 4 essential reads about their broader impact
Harvard fights to keep enrolling international students – 4 essential reads about their broader impact Harvard University has temporarily blocked a Trump administration order that would have revoked its authorization to enroll international students, escalating the ongoing conflict between the university and the White House. The Trump administration’s efforts to increase vetting and screening of […]
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The AI future: Revolutionizing global higher education (and everything else)
The AI future: Revolutionizing global higher education (and everything else) Artificial Intelligence (AI) will revolutionize global higher education by transforming how students learn, institutions operate, and knowledge is delivered. The AI future will bring about significant changes in the way universities are structured, taught, and assessed, with a focus on personalized learning and adaptive curricula. […]
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US colleges and universities have billions stashed away in endowments − a higher ed finance expert explains what they are
US colleges and universities have billions stashed away in endowments − a higher ed finance expert explains what they are US colleges and universities have billions stashed away in endowments, which are pools of financial investments that produce a revenue stream. The endowments are typically tax-deductible for donors who itemize their tax returns, but some […]
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