HigherEd
Trump is changing student loan forgiveness rules – barring some public workers from getting relief, but resuming it for others
Trump is changing student loan forgiveness rules – barring some public workers from getting relief, but resuming it for others The Trump administration has resumed student loan forgiveness for certain borrowers, but will limit eligibility for public service workers who work at nonprofit organizations with a “substantial illegal purpose”. There is currently over $1.6 trillion […]
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Educause Releases the Top 10 Report Predicting Where Higher Ed Will Be in 2026
Educause Releases the Top 10 Report Predicting Where Higher Ed Will Be in 2026 Educause has released its Top 10 report predicting where higher education will be in 2026, highlighting key trends and technologies that institutions should focus on. The top priorities include building a cybersecurity culture, leveraging data analytics for operational insights, and integrating […]
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Despite naysayers and rising costs, data shows that college still pays off for students – and society overall
Despite naysayers and rising costs, data shows that college still pays off for students – and society overall Despite rising costs and negative perceptions, data shows that college still pays off for students and society overall. College graduates earn more immediately after graduation and later on in their careers than high school graduates. The shift […]
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College faculty are under pressure to say and do the right thing – the stress also trickles down to students
College faculty are under pressure to say and do the right thing – the stress also trickles down to students College faculty are under immense pressure to say and do the right thing, leading to stress and burnout that trickles down to students. The academic profession is caught in the crosscurrents of culture and politics, […]
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AI is rapidly changing how knowledge is created, shared, and debated across higher education
AI is rapidly changing how knowledge is created, shared, and debated across higher education If you provide the actual text, I’d be happy to help you generate a TLDR with about 5 bullet points in the format of BulletPointN . Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how knowledge is created, shared, and debated across higher education. […]
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A fragmented legal system and threat of deportation are pushing higher education out of reach for many undocumented students
A fragmented legal system and threat of deportation are pushing higher education out of reach for many undocumented students Undocumented students in the US face significant barriers to higher education due to a fragmented legal system and threat of deportation, with many states restricting or eliminating in-state tuition and financial aid options. The Trump administration’s […]
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Artificial intelligence will teach us all
Artificial intelligence will teach us all Artificial intelligence (AI) is being explored as a tool to enhance human teaching in higher education. AI can help personalize learning experiences for students and provide real-time feedback. AI can also automate administrative tasks, freeing up instructors to focus on more hands-on, human interactions with students. The integration of […]
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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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