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Open Role on Jobs.TheEDULedger.com | Curriculum Management Lead at University of Michigan
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February 2, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Open Role on Jobs.TheEDULedger.com | Curriculum Management Lead at University of Michigan
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On The Move | Zachary D. Clopton has has been appointed dean of Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.
Zachary Clopton
Zachary D. Clopton has has been appointed dean of Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.
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February 2, 2026 at 8:21 PM
On The Move | Zachary D. Clopton has has been appointed dean of Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.
Dr. Steven R. Gonzales will resign as chancellor of the Maricopa County Community College District in June.
Maricopa Community Colleges Chancellor Gonzales to Step Down in June
Gonzales has accepted a leadership position in the education department at Kansas State University.
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February 2, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Dr. Steven R. Gonzales will resign as chancellor of the Maricopa County Community College District in June.
Dr. Stephanie Hernandez Rivera is a respected researcher receiving accolades for her thoughtful contributions that impact both academia and the world at large. #EmergingScholars
Dr. Stephanie Hernandez Rivera: Charting a Path Toward Social Justice
Dr. Stephanie Hernandez Rivera identifies as a Puerto Rican woman and race-gender, higher education scholar an educator.
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February 2, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Dr. Stephanie Hernandez Rivera is a respected researcher receiving accolades for her thoughtful contributions that impact both academia and the world at large. #EmergingScholars
Most students enrolling in community college noncredit workforce programs have already attempted traditional higher education before finding their way to short-term credential programs.
Community College Students Navigate Complex Paths to Noncredit Workforce Programs
Most students enrolling in community college noncredit workforce programs have already attempted traditional higher education—often multiple times—before finding their way to short-term credential pro...
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February 2, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Most students enrolling in community college noncredit workforce programs have already attempted traditional higher education before finding their way to short-term credential programs.
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This powerful story reminds us that getting in is just the beginning. First-gen students face challenges most institutions don’t prepare for: navigating financial aid, housing policies + hidden support systems. We have a duty to ensure they’re not just admitted—but guided, supported, and seen.
Views | Education isn’t just about grades or degrees; it’s about access, equity, and understanding the systems that too often leave first-generation students to figure things out on their own.
Beyond the Acceptance Letter: The Hidden Challenges of First-Generation Students
Like many first-generation students, I didn’t know what to expect from the college application process. I never spoke to admissions counselors before applying.
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January 26, 2026 at 7:47 PM
This powerful story reminds us that getting in is just the beginning. First-gen students face challenges most institutions don’t prepare for: navigating financial aid, housing policies + hidden support systems. We have a duty to ensure they’re not just admitted—but guided, supported, and seen.
Tuskegee University Rallies Behind Coach Benjy Taylor After He Is Handcuffed and Detained on Court at Morehouse
Tuskegee University Rallies Behind Coach Benjy Taylor After He Is Handcuffed and Detained on Court at Morehouse
The incident occurred during the postgame handshake line as fans flooded onto the court following the Morehouse victory.
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February 2, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Tuskegee University Rallies Behind Coach Benjy Taylor After He Is Handcuffed and Detained on Court at Morehouse
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UNCF ICB members Dr. Darryl Ann Lai Fang & Julian Thompson discuss their work with @theeduledger.bsky.social
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Sustaining HBCUs Beyond the Moment: Inside UNCF’s Transformation Strategy
In this episode of In The Margins, we are joined by Julian Thompson, Senior Director for Strategy Development, and Rev. Dr. Darryl Ann Lai Fang, Assistant Vice President for Transformation Support at ...
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January 30, 2026 at 4:42 PM
UNCF ICB members Dr. Darryl Ann Lai Fang & Julian Thompson discuss their work with @theeduledger.bsky.social
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Despite rising costs, most families surveyed said they continue to view higher education as a worthwhile investment.
Families Spend More on College as Affordability Shapes Decisions, New Report Finds
The findings provide a detailed look at how families pay for college, the tradeoffs they make and where gaps in financial aid awareness persist.
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January 31, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Despite rising costs, most families surveyed said they continue to view higher education as a worthwhile investment.
On The Move | Paul Herrmann has been named the new provost of Loma Linda University.
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Paul Herrmann has been named the new provost of Loma Linda University.
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January 30, 2026 at 9:41 PM
On The Move | Paul Herrmann has been named the new provost of Loma Linda University.
The California State University Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Loren J. Blanchard, current president of the University of Houston-Downtown, as the next president of California State University, Long Beach. https://bit.ly/4rhzcva
January 30, 2026 at 8:46 PM
The California State University Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Loren J. Blanchard, current president of the University of Houston-Downtown, as the next president of California State University, Long Beach. https://bit.ly/4rhzcva
🎤 In the latest episode of #InTheMargins, we are joined by leaders from the UNCF Institute for Capacity Building as they deep dive into what long-term sustainability truly requires for HBCUs.
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Watch and listen to the full episode here: https://bit.ly/3NLHYmM
Sustaining HBCUs Beyond the Moment: Inside UNCF’s Transformation Strategy
In this episode of In The Margins, we are joined by Julian Thompson, Senior Director for Strategy Development, and Rev. Dr. Darryl Ann Lai Fang, Assistant Vice President for Transformation Support at ...
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January 30, 2026 at 7:46 PM
🎤 In the latest episode of #InTheMargins, we are joined by leaders from the UNCF Institute for Capacity Building as they deep dive into what long-term sustainability truly requires for HBCUs.
Watch and listen to the full episode here: https://bit.ly/3NLHYmM
Watch and listen to the full episode here: https://bit.ly/3NLHYmM
Dr. Raquel Muñiz turned early experiences with educational inequity into a career blending law, research, and teaching to challenge policies that undermine civil rights in education. #EmergingScholars
Dr. Raquel Muñiz: Standing in the Gap
Dr. Raquel Muñiz, an associate professor at the Lynch School of Education and Human Development at Boston College, recognized disparities in education even at a young age — while she was still a stude...
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January 30, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Dr. Raquel Muñiz turned early experiences with educational inequity into a career blending law, research, and teaching to challenge policies that undermine civil rights in education. #EmergingScholars
Nearly all higher education employees are using artificial intelligence tools for work tasks, but less than half know whether their institutions have policies governing such use—a disconnect that experts warn could pose significant risks to data security and privacy.
Higher Ed Staff Embrace AI for Daily Work Despite Policy Gaps, New Survey Finds
Respondents say they use AI tools for work, but are unaware of policies or guidelines meant to guide such use.
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January 30, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Nearly all higher education employees are using artificial intelligence tools for work tasks, but less than half know whether their institutions have policies governing such use—a disconnect that experts warn could pose significant risks to data security and privacy.
Students at North Carolina A&T State University and several other North Carolina institutions have filed a federal lawsuit against the state following the North Carolina State Board of Elections' decision to remove on-campus voter registration and early voting sites.
N.C. A&T Students File Federal Lawsuit Over Removal of Campus Voting Sites
Students from multiple North Carolina institutions challenge state election board's decision to eliminate on-campus early voting locations
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January 30, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Students at North Carolina A&T State University and several other North Carolina institutions have filed a federal lawsuit against the state following the North Carolina State Board of Elections' decision to remove on-campus voter registration and early voting sites.
The exhibition's title deliberately positions HBCUs as institutions that have long been "at the vanguard" of preserving Black history—often before mainstream institutions acknowledged its importance. https://bit.ly/4t2rA1u
Smithsonian Exhibition Showcases Hidden Archives of Historically Black Colleges
New exhibit reveals how HBCUs have served as stewards of African American history and culture for generations.
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January 30, 2026 at 1:31 PM
The exhibition's title deliberately positions HBCUs as institutions that have long been "at the vanguard" of preserving Black history—often before mainstream institutions acknowledged its importance. https://bit.ly/4t2rA1u
Views | A new UNCF report released this month issued a warning that extends far beyond the #HBCU community. Presidential instability is undercutting institutional performance, student outcomes, and long-term strategic coherence. https://bit.ly/4rpSChI
January 29, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Views | A new UNCF report released this month issued a warning that extends far beyond the #HBCU community. Presidential instability is undercutting institutional performance, student outcomes, and long-term strategic coherence. https://bit.ly/4rpSChI
California Assembly Passes Bill to Expand Community College Bachelor's Degrees Despite Governor's Past Vetoes
California Assembly Passes Bill to Expand Community College Bachelor's Degrees Despite Governor's Past Vetoes
UC and Cal State oppose the latest bill.
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January 29, 2026 at 4:40 PM
California Assembly Passes Bill to Expand Community College Bachelor's Degrees Despite Governor's Past Vetoes
Dr. Jacqueline Barker's fascination with the fundamentals of memory and learning, combined with exceptional mentorship, set her on a path that would lead to groundbreaking research in addiction neuroscience. #EmergingScholars https://bit.ly/4akdroK
January 29, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Dr. Jacqueline Barker's fascination with the fundamentals of memory and learning, combined with exceptional mentorship, set her on a path that would lead to groundbreaking research in addiction neuroscience. #EmergingScholars https://bit.ly/4akdroK
The affordability push by elite institutions targets a demographic increasingly questioning the value proposition of college degrees given mounting costs and debt burdens that can extend decades beyond graduation.
Yale Expands Free Tuition Initiative to Families Earning Up to $200,000
Currently, approximately 1,000 of Yale's 6,800 undergraduate students attend tuition-free, while just over half receive need-based financial aid.
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January 29, 2026 at 2:18 PM
The affordability push by elite institutions targets a demographic increasingly questioning the value proposition of college degrees given mounting costs and debt burdens that can extend decades beyond graduation.
Beyond the Acceptance Letter: The Hidden Challenges of First-Generation Students
Beyond the Acceptance Letter: The Hidden Challenges of First-Generation Students
Like many first-generation students, I didn’t know what to expect from the college application process. I never spoke to admissions counselors before applying.
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January 29, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Beyond the Acceptance Letter: The Hidden Challenges of First-Generation Students
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Rest in peace and power, Dr Gloria. The lives you touched will carry it forward. May your memory be a blessing.
Dr. Gloria Wade-Gayles, a trailblazing scholar of African American literature and women's studies whose courageous activism and groundbreaking scholarship illuminated the experiences of Black women in American culture, has died.
Pioneering Scholar and Civil Rights Activist Who Championed Black Women's Voices
Pioneering scholar and civil rights activist who championed Black women's voices, has died.
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January 29, 2026 at 8:56 AM
Rest in peace and power, Dr Gloria. The lives you touched will carry it forward. May your memory be a blessing.
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January 28, 2026 at 7:28 PM
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On The Move | Kimberly Maune has been appointed vice president for research administration at Emory University. https://bit.ly/3ZBxfhj
January 28, 2026 at 6:24 PM
On The Move | Kimberly Maune has been appointed vice president for research administration at Emory University. https://bit.ly/3ZBxfhj
The U.S. Department of Education announced its intent to establish a negotiated rulemaking committee that would fundamentally reshape the nation's higher education accreditation system.
Education Department Launches Accreditation Overhaul Through Negotiated Rulemaking
The move represents the Trump administration's most comprehensive effort yet to overhaul a system the president has called his "secret weapon" for reshaping higher education.
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January 28, 2026 at 5:24 PM
The U.S. Department of Education announced its intent to establish a negotiated rulemaking committee that would fundamentally reshape the nation's higher education accreditation system.