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    Brown University: Research Funds Restored, Deal with Trump Administration

    Brown University: Research Funds Restored, Deal with Trump Administration

    Brown University secures restoration of $510M in frozen research funds, agreeing to modifications including adopting specific definitions. No settlement paid. The agreement ensures Brown will continue to be the Brown.


    Youngkin’s University Board Appointments Voided in Virginia Court

    Youngkin’s University Board Appointments Voided in Virginia Court

    A Virginia court voided Gov. Youngkin's university board appointments, siding with Senate Democrats who argued the actions violated the state Constitution. An appeal is expected. Academic freedom concerns are raised.


    Medicaid Cuts: Impact on College Students’ Health and Success

    Medicaid Cuts: Impact on College Students’ Health and Success

    Proposed Medicaid cuts may negatively impact college students' health insurance, mental healthcare access, graduation rates, and academic success, potentially increasing debt and dropout rates. New work requirements add pressure.


    Cyberattacks Target Schools: Data Breaches & Ransomware

    Cyberattacks Target Schools: Data Breaches & Ransomware

    Schools face rising cyberattacks, including ransomware, due to digitization and weak cybersecurity. Data breaches expose student and teacher info. Prevention includes insurance and multi-factor authentication.


    Rethinking Higher Education: Purpose, Value, and the Liberal Arts

    Rethinking Higher Education: Purpose, Value, and the Liberal Arts

    Regional Public Universities (RPUs) face an identity crisis. Focus shifts from rigorous liberal arts to metrics, skills, and 'student success,' marginalizing soul-crafting and humanistic learning. A call to re-evaluate the core academic product.


    Section 117: US Colleges, Foreign Funding & Compliance

    Section 117: US Colleges, Foreign Funding & Compliance

    US colleges face increasing scrutiny over Section 117 compliance for foreign funding disclosures. Trump & Biden administrations' approaches, potential penalties, and reporting challenges are examined. Stricter rules are coming.


    US Federal Student Loan Program: Policy Changes & Committees

    US Federal Student Loan Program: Policy Changes & Committees

    US Department of Education forms INCREASE & AHEAD committees for federal student loan policy changes, including payment plans, Pell Grant revisions, and institutional accountability. Rule-making follows negotiated regulation.


    AI & Academia: Academic Freedom, Rights, and Institutional Concerns

    AI & Academia: Academic Freedom, Rights, and Institutional Concerns

    AI's impact on academia raises concerns about academic freedom and faculty rights. AAUP report highlights institutional concerns and the need for active faculty involvement in the integration of AI in education.


    Higher Ed Procurement: Shaping Student Experience & Values

    Higher Ed Procurement: Shaping Student Experience & Values

    Higher ed procurement evolves to shape student experience and align with values like diversity & sustainability. Streamlining processes & tech access boosts student satisfaction and institutional success. Procurement's impact on campus life.


    Failing Better: Hamilton University’s Resilience Campaign

    Failing Better: Hamilton University’s Resilience Campaign

    Hamilton University launches 'Failing Better' campaign to boost student resilience and address Gen Z anxieties amidst AI advancements and COVID-19 impacts, promoting a culture of learning from failures.


    Data Purging Automation: Managing University Information

    Data Purging Automation: Managing University Information

    Automate data purging to remove obsolete information based on set guidelines and legal requirements. Address data silos, evaluate data quality, and assess curriculum relevance. Improve data management and reduce storage costs.


    College Leadership: Lessons from Ultrarunning – Flexible Preparation

    College Leadership: Lessons from Ultrarunning – Flexible Preparation

    College leaders, like ultrarunners, need flexible preparation: plan meticulously but pivot when necessary. Embrace collaboration, innovation, and adapt to challenges for institutional sustainability and student success.


    Energy Dept. & Education Policy: Title IX Impact

    Energy Dept. & Education Policy: Title IX Impact

    The Energy Department's policy changes may impact Title IX protections in universities, circumventing typical education policy procedures and potentially affecting diversity and inclusion. Trump era.


    College Licensing: Brand Durability & Revenue Strategy

    College Licensing: Brand Durability & Revenue Strategy

    Colleges must treat licensing as a brand strategy, not a passive income stream, to navigate supply chain challenges and maintain brand durability, reputation and revenue. Licensing impacts enrollment and community participation.


    Student Loan Benefits: Employers Offer Matching 401(k) Contributions

    Student Loan Benefits: Employers Offer Matching 401(k) Contributions

    Employers like eBay & Disney are matching 401(k) contributions for employees' student loan payments, thanks to SECURE 2.0. A valuable benefit to attract & retain talent and reduce debt burden.


    Cornell’s ‘Save Your Seat’: Aid or Gimmick?

    Cornell’s ‘Save Your Seat’: Aid or Gimmick?

    Cornell's 'Save Your Seat' financial aid initiative offers scholarships and early enrollment. Is it a genuine effort to increase accessibility or a marketing ploy? The plan links offers to early deadlines raising ethical concerns.


    George Mason Faces DEI Investigation: Civil Rights Concerns

    George Mason Faces DEI Investigation: Civil Rights Concerns

    George Mason University is under investigation by the Education Department for alleged illegal DEI policies, sparking concerns about race-based programs and potential discrimination. The investigation follows similar issues at the College of Virginia.


    U of All People Restructuring: SSSH Changes

    U of All People Restructuring: SSSH Changes

    U of All People is restructuring the underperforming SSSH, merging departments and streamlining academic management with new programs and a triune of administrators. Faculty restructuring is also suggested.


    China Scholarship Council Under Scrutiny in US Universities

    China Scholarship Council Under Scrutiny in US Universities

    US universities face scrutiny over China Scholarship Council ties. Republican Rep. John Moolenaar raises concerns about technology transfer and military applications. Universities reassess engagement.


    CPHE: New University Accreditor Formation & Accreditation Shift

    CPHE: New University Accreditor Formation & Accreditation Shift

    Six university systems are creating CPHE, a new accreditor, driven by Florida & North Carolina legislation mandating accreditation shifts. Aims for Education Department recognition by 2028. Focus on student outcomes.


    US Education Bill: Funding Cuts, Loan Limits & College Impacts

    US Education Bill: Funding Cuts, Loan Limits & College Impacts

    US Education Bill: Passed with slim margins, it cuts student aid, limits loans, and introduces tax changes impacting colleges and students' access to education. Affects future students and borrowers.


    Collaborative Writing: Strategies for Team Success

    Collaborative Writing: Strategies for Team Success

    Boost team writing with vital conversations! Align expectations, discuss AI use, and clarify roles to avoid conflicts and enhance collaboration for successful project outcomes. Focus on process, not just the final product.


    AI, Learning, and Vacuuming: Cognitive Engagement & Automation

    AI, Learning, and Vacuuming: Cognitive Engagement & Automation

    Research shows AI use in essay writing may decrease cognitive engagement. Like robot vacuuming, outsourcing tasks to AI can save time, but understanding AI's impact on learning is crucial for education.


    Brown University: Financial Challenges & Trump Era Cuts

    Brown University: Financial Challenges & Trump Era Cuts

    Brown University faces financial difficulties due to federal funding cuts, rising costs, and policy changes. Measures include staff reductions and austerity. Impacted by Trump administration policies.


    Columbia President Apologizes for Antisemitism Comments

    Columbia President Apologizes for Antisemitism Comments

    Columbia's acting president Claire Shipman apologized for messages minimizing antisemitism on campus after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, following criticism from a House committee. Jewish students feel betrayed.


    College Tuition, Accreditation & Funding Challenges

    College Tuition, Accreditation & Funding Challenges

    Tuition discounting rises. Judge overrules research cost limits. New accrediting agency formed. Colleges face deficits, faculty cuts amid funding shifts and accreditation concerns.


    College Sports: Revenue Sharing, Equity, and the Future Landscape

    College Sports: Revenue Sharing, Equity, and the Future Landscape

    Colleges adapt to revenue sharing, impacting football, basketball, and women's sports. Legal battles and financial strategies shape the future of college athletics and athlete compensation. Congress interference is a concern.