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October 16, 2024

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Institutions Across the World Share Common Challenges

Josh Moody, Inside Higher Ed

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Spread across three days, the World Academic Summit draws global leaders from far and wide to discuss the complexities of higher education in a changing world.

 

Based on observations from various panel sessions and conversations with academic leaders, CEOs, and students, it’s clear that despite geographic differences, institutions around the world are grappling with similar challenges.

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Texas Students Can Now See Which State Public Universities Would Accept Them Before They Apply

Kate McGee, The Texas Tribune

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Texas high school students can now see which of the state’s public universities will accept them based on their credentials before they fill out a college application.

 

The new tool, called Direct Admissions, is meant to streamline the college application process and remove some of the challenges that can make students hesitant to apply, higher education officials say.

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American Students Abroad and International Students in the US

Lex Weaver, The World

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Immigration is a heated topic in the United States. Part of that conversation includes the thousands of degree-seeking international students who move to the United States every year, many with hopes of remaining here after completion. But what about those U.S. students who decide to study abroad and then want to stay there? 

 

Amine Mechaal, director of global engagement at Columbia University’s Teachers College, breaks down the hurdles many students face to study, live, and work in their host countries.

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Both Parties Want Young Black Votes. Here’s What HBCU Students Want in a President.

Aleisha Robinson, Azia Ross, Dierre Hartman, Ja'Caiya Stephens, and Marcus Bland, Open Campus

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In a few weeks, voters will decide who becomes the nation’s next president. There’s been much speculation about whether Vice President Kamala Harris’ identity as a Howard University graduate will result in support at the polls from students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

 

In this interview, HBCU students discuss the issues motivating them this election season, including economic stability, health care, student loans, and democratic values.

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Raw Sewage and Bursting Pipes: Why California Community Colleges Are Asking Voters for Repairs

Adam Echelman, CalMatters

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The sewer systems at two Los Angeles community colleges are about to fail— “catastrophically.” Another nearby community college had to shut down multiple buildings, some for weeks at a time, because of a dilapidated heating and cooling system.

 

This November, California voters will have a chance to help when they decide on Proposition 2, a $10 billion education bond. Some community colleges are counting on the money to fix critical buildings and protect the safety of students.

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Podcast: Ben Sasse’s $38K Sushi Bill

Jack Stripling, College Matters

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During his 17 months as president of the University of Florida, former United States Senator Ben Sasse directed millions of dollars toward a consulting company where he once worked and hired his Republican allies to serve in lucrative jobs.

 

A student journalist at the university broke the bombshell story in August. He offers details about his investigation on this podcast.

HUMAN WORK AND LEARNING

Community College Students Have Less Access to Research Experiences. Waubonsee Students Say It Puts Them on a Path to Success.

Peter Medlin, Northern Public Radio

Clean Energy Workers Are Desperately Needed, But Many Don’t Know These Jobs Exist

Isabella O'Malley, The Associated Press

Embracing Continuing Education as a Catalyst for University Growth and Innovation

Rick Russo, The EvoLLLution

Essay: Americans Have Not Turned Against Higher Ed

Kevin Carey and Sophie Nguyen, The Chronicle Review

Opinion: The US Needs Workers to Fill Good-Paying Jobs. The Time to Train Them Is in High School

Rebeca Shackleford and Kristen Hengtgen, The 74

RACIAL JUSTICE AND EQUITY

Black, Hispanic Faculty Far Less Likely to Get ‘Gold Standard’ Tenure Recommendations

Ryan Quinn, Inside Higher Ed

Black Student Groups Face Fallout From SB 17 in Texas

Kaci Wright, EdTrust

New Book Explores Historic and Ongoing Challenges Contributing to Racial Wealth Gap

Jenny Hamel and Aya Cathey, Ideastream

How Have Statewide Race-Conscious Admissions Bans Impacted College and Labor Outcomes?

Danielle McLean, Higher Ed Dive

More High-Ranking Colleges and Universities Report Declines in Entering Black Students

The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education

Editorial: Fair College Admissions Require More Than Banning Legacy Preferences

Los Angeles Times

COLLEGE ENROLLMENTS

Where Are the White Students?

Katherine Mangan and Brian O'Leary, The Chronicle of Higher Education

Report: How Dual Enrollment in California Compares With Other States

Emma Gallegos, EdSource

Enrollment Up at Ohio Public Universities and Colleges: See Complete Chart

Eileen McClory, Dayton Daily News

Opinion: The Consequences of Lower College Enrollments in Indiana

Michael Hicks, The Courier & Press

STATE POLICY

State Law Wouldn’t Prevent MSU From Israel Divestment, Experts Say

Owen McCarthy, The State News

Pa. Gov. Shapiro’s Higher Education Reforms Come at a Critical Time, With Declining Enrollment and Underfunding

Stephen Williams, WHYY

Community Colleges Grappling With Chance of Paying Back Funds

Paula Hunt, Peninsula Daily News

One-Quarter of Applicants Ruled Out Colleges Because of States’ Political Climate: Poll

Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill

Florida Universities Are Culling Hundreds of General Education Courses

Andrew Atterbury, POLITICO

NEW REPORTS AND EVENTS

Covering the Tuition Bill: How Do Families Pay the Rising Price of College?

Brookings Institution

Paying for College as a Student With Foster Care History

Urban Institute

Bucky, Becky, and Student Financial Aid Policy Design

National Bureau of Economic Research

The Postsecondary Outcomes of High School Dual Enrollment Students: A National and State-by-State Analysis

Community College Research Center

Virtual Forum: Clear Pathways: From College to Career

The Chronicle of Higher Education

Employer Insights on Digital Credentials and Skills Profiles: Lessons Learned

UpSkill America

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