Deb Ryan
@missdebcollege.bsky.social
She/her. College advisor; fighting to protect all students. Member SACAC, NACAC, IECA, HECA. Advocate for equity and justice. Mom of 2 amazing kids and one giant cat.
Not sure what other kind of response UVA expected...
www.chronicle.com/article/uva-...
www.chronicle.com/article/uva-...
UVa Asked Its Community to Weigh in on Trump’s Compact. Here’s What They Said.
A survey seeking opinions on the controversial document elicited more than 2,000 responses — overwhelmingly in opposition.
www.chronicle.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Not sure what other kind of response UVA expected...
www.chronicle.com/article/uva-...
www.chronicle.com/article/uva-...
Reposted by Deb Ryan
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Once again
Do you know someone in Tennessee Congressional District 07
Tomorrow special election for TN07
TELL THEM TO VOTE AFTYN BEHN..!
This ruby red district is on the chopping block
AFTYN polling just a couple points down
Go to
iwillvote.com
Once again
Do you know someone in Tennessee Congressional District 07
Tomorrow special election for TN07
TELL THEM TO VOTE AFTYN BEHN..!
This ruby red district is on the chopping block
AFTYN polling just a couple points down
Go to
iwillvote.com
Democrats hope for off-year House upset in Tennessee Maga stronghold
Even a close second could be a bellwether of Republican loss of control of House of Representatives in midterms
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:24 PM
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Once again
Do you know someone in Tennessee Congressional District 07
Tomorrow special election for TN07
TELL THEM TO VOTE AFTYN BEHN..!
This ruby red district is on the chopping block
AFTYN polling just a couple points down
Go to
iwillvote.com
Once again
Do you know someone in Tennessee Congressional District 07
Tomorrow special election for TN07
TELL THEM TO VOTE AFTYN BEHN..!
This ruby red district is on the chopping block
AFTYN polling just a couple points down
Go to
iwillvote.com
I don’t like sharing NYT anything, but this is an important read which highlights how unethical and appalling admissions has become for certain institutions. Tulane, UChicago, and Northeastern have been on my shit list for years. This is why.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/b...
Meet the Millionaire Masters of Early Decision at Colleges
www.nytimes.com
November 30, 2025 at 3:13 PM
I don’t like sharing NYT anything, but this is an important read which highlights how unethical and appalling admissions has become for certain institutions. Tulane, UChicago, and Northeastern have been on my shit list for years. This is why.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/b...
We were a Peter Jennings ABC World News Tonight family. I knew Dan Rather existed, but he wasn't my trusted anchor. Now, I think he's a national treasure. This is a thoughtful piece on what's happening with American education.
steady.substack.com/p/the-dumbin...
steady.substack.com/p/the-dumbin...
The Dumbing Down of America
It’s as easy as G-O-P
steady.substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:35 PM
We were a Peter Jennings ABC World News Tonight family. I knew Dan Rather existed, but he wasn't my trusted anchor. Now, I think he's a national treasure. This is a thoughtful piece on what's happening with American education.
steady.substack.com/p/the-dumbin...
steady.substack.com/p/the-dumbin...
Boycott 11/27-12/1! More from #WeAintBuyingIt here: weaintbuyingit.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Boycott 11/27-12/1! More from #WeAintBuyingIt here: weaintbuyingit.com
Really proud if my home state of NC, and especially of the “weather reports” in Wake County, where the Downtown Cary FB page served as an information center to keep our friends and neighbors safe.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Charlotte activists met the immigration crackdown with ‘bless your heart’ resistance
ICE and CBP’s North Carolina operation faced an early-warning system run by thousands of volunteers
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Really proud if my home state of NC, and especially of the “weather reports” in Wake County, where the Downtown Cary FB page served as an information center to keep our friends and neighbors safe.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Reposted by Deb Ryan
ICYMI Dept of Education will no longer considers these professional degrees:
Nursing
Public health
Social work
Physician assistant
Occupational therapy
Physical therapy
Audiology
Speech-language pathology
Social work
Counseling & therapy
Health Admin
A smaller health workforce makes us all sicker
Nursing
Public health
Social work
Physician assistant
Occupational therapy
Physical therapy
Audiology
Speech-language pathology
Social work
Counseling & therapy
Health Admin
A smaller health workforce makes us all sicker
November 21, 2025 at 11:14 PM
ICYMI Dept of Education will no longer considers these professional degrees:
Nursing
Public health
Social work
Physician assistant
Occupational therapy
Physical therapy
Audiology
Speech-language pathology
Social work
Counseling & therapy
Health Admin
A smaller health workforce makes us all sicker
Nursing
Public health
Social work
Physician assistant
Occupational therapy
Physical therapy
Audiology
Speech-language pathology
Social work
Counseling & therapy
Health Admin
A smaller health workforce makes us all sicker
An excellent counter to the scarcity narrative that the media portrays because they focus on about 20 schools!
"The reality is, the overwhelming majority of universities are struggling to put butts in seats."
slate.com/life/2025/11...
"The reality is, the overwhelming majority of universities are struggling to put butts in seats."
slate.com/life/2025/11...
This College News Is Totally Changing the Game for High School Students
These perks would have been unheard of a few years ago.
slate.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:35 PM
An excellent counter to the scarcity narrative that the media portrays because they focus on about 20 schools!
"The reality is, the overwhelming majority of universities are struggling to put butts in seats."
slate.com/life/2025/11...
"The reality is, the overwhelming majority of universities are struggling to put butts in seats."
slate.com/life/2025/11...
In my practice, I start working with students in January of 8th grade, and then I'm part of their high school journey and transition into college.
THEY. ARE. ALL. CHILDREN.
THEY. ARE. ALL. CHILDREN.
Hey Megyn Kelly,
14-year-old Eloise would like a word:
“If my voice makes you uncomfortable, good…
because the minute adults start defending predators by defending the age of a child, you’re not protecting the truth, you’re protecting the predator.”
Sound up! 🔥🔊
1/2
14-year-old Eloise would like a word:
“If my voice makes you uncomfortable, good…
because the minute adults start defending predators by defending the age of a child, you’re not protecting the truth, you’re protecting the predator.”
Sound up! 🔥🔊
1/2
November 15, 2025 at 6:23 PM
In my practice, I start working with students in January of 8th grade, and then I'm part of their high school journey and transition into college.
THEY. ARE. ALL. CHILDREN.
THEY. ARE. ALL. CHILDREN.
In honor of our veterans, a reminder of the updates to the GI Bill this year, particularly as they relate to education (overall, veterans who served 2 qualifying periods of service can get up to 48 months of eligibility).
usveteransmagazine.com/usvm/gi-bill...
usveteransmagazine.com/usvm/gi-bill...
GI Bill Benefits 2025 Updates │U.S. Veterans Magazine
Consider how these expanded GI Bill benefits can support your educational and career goals.
usveteransmagazine.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:54 PM
In honor of our veterans, a reminder of the updates to the GI Bill this year, particularly as they relate to education (overall, veterans who served 2 qualifying periods of service can get up to 48 months of eligibility).
usveteransmagazine.com/usvm/gi-bill...
usveteransmagazine.com/usvm/gi-bill...
Reposted by Deb Ryan
Devastating— “I’m afraid for my parents to leave the house. They treat us like dogs because of the color of our skin. I shouldn’t be scared, I should be focusing on school.”
A 16yo American living in fear of the Trump regime’s ICE goons terrorizing brown people pleads for help.
A 16yo American living in fear of the Trump regime’s ICE goons terrorizing brown people pleads for help.
November 6, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Devastating— “I’m afraid for my parents to leave the house. They treat us like dogs because of the color of our skin. I shouldn’t be scared, I should be focusing on school.”
A 16yo American living in fear of the Trump regime’s ICE goons terrorizing brown people pleads for help.
A 16yo American living in fear of the Trump regime’s ICE goons terrorizing brown people pleads for help.
Great coverage from our local newspaper on the election results in Wake County, NC. An ousted town council member: “I had many people telling me that they... would not vote for me this year for one reason: I am a registered Republican.”
www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
Democrats dominated Wake County’s local races despite the nonpartisan election
“I had many people telling me that they had supported me in the past but would not vote for me this year for one reason: I am a registered Republican.”
www.newsobserver.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Great coverage from our local newspaper on the election results in Wake County, NC. An ousted town council member: “I had many people telling me that they... would not vote for me this year for one reason: I am a registered Republican.”
www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
On repeat! “Good Day to be Alive” by Summer Kennedy. It’s a bop and also perfect for today💙💙💙
November 5, 2025 at 1:54 PM
On repeat! “Good Day to be Alive” by Summer Kennedy. It’s a bop and also perfect for today💙💙💙
Reposted by Deb Ryan
TURN IT UP
I knew it would take less than a day for a tiktok dj to make something.
November 5, 2025 at 12:37 PM
TURN IT UP
My town on the edge of Wake County, NC, not traditionally blue or even purple, went blue yesterday. As did neighboring towns, in a serious blue wave. Wilmington, NC, went entirely blue. Taking today to feel better about the world, then it’s onto the next fight at midterms.
November 5, 2025 at 12:35 PM
My town on the edge of Wake County, NC, not traditionally blue or even purple, went blue yesterday. As did neighboring towns, in a serious blue wave. Wilmington, NC, went entirely blue. Taking today to feel better about the world, then it’s onto the next fight at midterms.
US universities aren't the only ones grappling with immigration and international student issues. Very surprised to read this about Canadian higher ed.
www.reuters.com/world/india/...
www.reuters.com/world/india/...
Fearing fraud, Canada rejects most Indian study permit applicants
Canada’s clampdown on international students has hit applicants from India particularly hard, government data shows, as what was once a preferred destination loses its allure for Indian students.
www.reuters.com
November 4, 2025 at 6:23 PM
US universities aren't the only ones grappling with immigration and international student issues. Very surprised to read this about Canadian higher ed.
www.reuters.com/world/india/...
www.reuters.com/world/india/...
Good piece from @insidehighered.com on what's happening/what could happen with funding for higher ed, especially those schools under the most fire from the administration.
www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...
www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...
Trump Funding Plans Could Harm Top Research Universities
Before his administration asked universities to sign a compact in exchange for federal funding priority, the president ordered that grants shouldn’t be given “to a select group of repeat players.” Bot...
www.insidehighered.com
November 3, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Good piece from @insidehighered.com on what's happening/what could happen with funding for higher ed, especially those schools under the most fire from the administration.
www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...
www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...
#2 from the Harvard Crimson:
"Fewer Ph.D. students means fewer qualified professors, leading to a decrease in both quality research and education... What ideas and insights will be lost to inaccessibility?"
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
"Fewer Ph.D. students means fewer qualified professors, leading to a decrease in both quality research and education... What ideas and insights will be lost to inaccessibility?"
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
Ph.D. Cuts Are the Beginning of the End for Academia | Opinion | The Harvard Crimson
Trump’s attacks have irrevocably altered the playing field for academia, and it may never recover.
www.thecrimson.com
November 1, 2025 at 7:43 PM
#2 from the Harvard Crimson:
"Fewer Ph.D. students means fewer qualified professors, leading to a decrease in both quality research and education... What ideas and insights will be lost to inaccessibility?"
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
"Fewer Ph.D. students means fewer qualified professors, leading to a decrease in both quality research and education... What ideas and insights will be lost to inaccessibility?"
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
Two good pieces today:
#1 on special education from The Atlantic.
"... ending federal oversight of IDEA isn’t about giving control to the states. It is about denying the civil rights of all students with disabilities."
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
#1 on special education from The Atlantic.
"... ending federal oversight of IDEA isn’t about giving control to the states. It is about denying the civil rights of all students with disabilities."
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
The Slow Death of Special Education
The government has abandoned its commitment to an equitable education for all children—if it ever had one.
www.theatlantic.com
November 1, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Two good pieces today:
#1 on special education from The Atlantic.
"... ending federal oversight of IDEA isn’t about giving control to the states. It is about denying the civil rights of all students with disabilities."
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
#1 on special education from The Atlantic.
"... ending federal oversight of IDEA isn’t about giving control to the states. It is about denying the civil rights of all students with disabilities."
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
VOTE! Vote early! There were only 3 spots to vote for in our municipal election, but local elections MATTER!And encourage your folks in VA, NJ, CA, and NYC to get out the vote!
October 29, 2025 at 11:49 AM
VOTE! Vote early! There were only 3 spots to vote for in our municipal election, but local elections MATTER!And encourage your folks in VA, NJ, CA, and NYC to get out the vote!
Grad students (Northwestern) and professors (UVA) on the front lines of fighting back against the compact.
dailynorthwestern.com/2025/10/27/c...
www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2025...
dailynorthwestern.com/2025/10/27/c...
www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2025...
NUGW work-in protests Trump administration compact
The doors to the Technological Institute opened Friday to Northwestern University Graduate Workers members in bright yellow shirts on their laptops, as they staged a campus-wide work-in from 11 a.m. t...
dailynorthwestern.com
October 27, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Grad students (Northwestern) and professors (UVA) on the front lines of fighting back against the compact.
dailynorthwestern.com/2025/10/27/c...
www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2025...
dailynorthwestern.com/2025/10/27/c...
www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2025...
Reposted by Deb Ryan
“We don’t have illegal aliens… the legal term for my people were slaves….”
🚨This is what leadership looks and sounds like in 2025.✊🏼
🚨This is what leadership looks and sounds like in 2025.✊🏼
October 26, 2025 at 2:49 AM
“We don’t have illegal aliens… the legal term for my people were slaves….”
🚨This is what leadership looks and sounds like in 2025.✊🏼
🚨This is what leadership looks and sounds like in 2025.✊🏼