Johnny JacksonReports & DataReport Finds Increased Interest in Higher Ed for Career AdvancementA newly released report finds that, despite cost barriers and emotional stress, interest in higher education is up.May 8, 2024Community CollegesThe Aspen Institute Names Semifinalists for Aspen PrizeTwenty community colleges are being considered for a $1 million national prize, recognizing excellence in student outcomes in college and after graduation.May 8, 2024Faculty & StaffZamani-Gallaher Appointed Dean of School of EducationDr. Eboni M. Zamani-Gallaher has been named the Renée and Richard Goldman Endowed Dean of the School of Education at the University of Pittsburgh.May 8, 2024HBCUs$2.1M Grant Aims to Diversify GeosciencesNorth Carolina Central University has been awarded a grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation to help diversify the field of geoscience.May 7, 2024Leadership & PolicyBiden-Harris Administration Ramps Up Actions to Counter AntisemitismThe Biden-Harris Administration is taking additional steps in its national strategy to counter antisemitism.May 7, 2024Student IssuesAssociation to Welcome Woodson Ambassadors Program at Upcoming ConferenceThe Association for the Study of African American Life and History has announced its Woodson Ambassador Program.May 7, 2024Reports & DataStudy: Black Parents Report Better Outcomes with More Black Teachers at SchoolA new study finds that Black parents and caregivers report higher college aspirations for their child and fewer school suspensions when there are more Black teachers at their child’s school.May 6, 2024Student IssuesStudent Loan Discharge Worth $6.1B Approved for Borrowers Who Attended The Art InstitutesThe U.S. Department of Education plans to pause loans and notify eligible borrowers that they are approved for discharges.May 1, 2024Leadership & PolicyCivil Rights Leaders Declare The Freedom To Learn at Rally in Washington D.C.The Freedom to Learn (F2L) network and Right to Learn (R2L) coalition plan to host the Second Annual National Day of Action in defense of education, racial justice, and democratic values May 3.May 1, 2024Faculty & StaffNew Data Show Persistent Lagging Pay for EducatorsIn higher education, the data reveal that while the average salary for full-time faculty increased 4% in 2022-23, over 2021-22.April 30, 2024Page 1 of 23Next Page
