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Apply Today | Assistant Professor - Mechanical Engineering at Oakland University

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November 10, 2025 at 8:17 PM
On The Move | Melinda Treadwell has been named president of SUNY Geneseo. bit.ly/3JRpYWq
November 10, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Views | The mass loss of health care coverage will ultimately shrink the size and capabilities of the health care workforce.

These imminent fiscal challenges come at a time when the U.S. is already facing a projected shortage of up to 86,000 physicians by 2036.
A Grave Concern: One Big Beautiful Bill Act Will Have a Debilitating Effect on Academic Health Systems, Some Stakeholders Say
The mass loss of health care coverage will ultimately shrink the size and capabilities of the health care workforce. These imminent fiscal challenges come at a time when the U.S. is already facing a p...
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November 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
The Louisiana State University Board of Supervisors has appointed Dr. Wade Rousse as president of the LSU System and Dr. James Dalton as executive vice president and chancellor of the flagship A&M campus, marking a return to a leadership structure that separates the two roles.
LSU Appoints New Leadership Team, Splitting President and Chancellor Roles
The appointments represent a strategic shift for the university system, which had previously combined the positions.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Book Review | Abby Phillip's narrative brilliantly traces how Jackson's educational experiences forged the progressive ideology that would later animate both major political parties. bit.ly/47Bl6wx
November 10, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Public HBCUs are producing outsized results in economic mobility, research output and workforce preparation while managing severe resource constraints that threaten their capacity to meet surging demand.
Applications Soar to Public HBCUs Even as Funding Gaps Threaten National Competitiveness
An analysis reveals these institutions drive economic mobility and STEM talent production while operating with far fewer resources than peers.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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November 10, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Nolvia Delgado, Executive Director of the Kaplan Educational Foundation (KEF), joins us on the latest episode of #InTheMargins.

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How the Kaplan Leadership Program Redefines Community College Transfer Success, with Nolvia Delgado
In this episode, we sit down with Nolvia Delgado, Executive Director of the Kaplan Educational Foundation (KEF).
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November 9, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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November 8, 2025 at 10:25 PM
The Talladega arrangement may offer a template for other under-resourced institutions grappling with financial challenges while stewarding culturally significant collections.
Alabama HBCU Sells Historic Murals to Secure Institution's Future
The sale brought the college approximately $20 million, representing a creative solution to the severe financial pressures facing the private HBCU.
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November 8, 2025 at 8:41 PM
TCU Dissolves Women and Gender Studies, Race and Ethnic Studies Departments
TCU Dissolves Women and Gender Studies, Race and Ethnic Studies Departments
The decision comes as higher education institutions nationwide face mounting scrutiny over programs related to diversity, equity and inclusion—particularly those focusing on gender and race.
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November 8, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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A little pre Veterans Day feel-good news:

My uncle, Marine veteran Herb Silva, started this program to help Missouri veterans receive desperately needed dental care at no cost. To date, the program has treated more than 710.

Boo-yah, Uncle H ❤️
A unique program at A.T. Still University Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health is transforming lives one smile at a time, providing comprehensive dental care to those who served their country, many of whom have gone years without proper treatment.
Serving Those Who Served: A.T. Still University Brings Smiles Back to Veterans
Missouri dental program provides comprehensive care to those who lack access.
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November 8, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Views | HBCU teacher preparation programs are and remain a viable solution to address the Black teacher shortage. Investment in these programs is not only crucial but necessary. https://bit.ly/3WVqFkF
November 8, 2025 at 1:20 PM
From The Archives | At far too many institutions, the food pantry remains the only source of support for students needing help, but suffers from limited funding, haphazard hours, and insufficient food.
Beyond the Campus Food Pantry
Over the last decade the food pantry became a higher education trend, but hopeful signs for a future beyond campus food pantries abound.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:36 PM
We're excited to attend the 2025 AMA Symposium for the Marketing of Higher Education next week!

On Monday, November 10, our publisher, Maya Matthews Minter, will join a Senior Leader Experience panel with industry editors.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/43RwvXT
November 7, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Open Role | Assistant/Associate Professor, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Department at Miami University

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November 7, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Views | Cheryl Crazy Bull, president and CEO of the American Indian College Fund, shares details on the Fund's commitment to and focus on ensuring Native students can continue to access higher education.
Investing in Tribal Colleges Benefits Us All
In these continually changing times, the American Indian College Fund maintains our commitment to and focus on ensuring Native students can continue to access higher education.
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November 7, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Billionaire Jeff Yass has committed $100 million to the University of Austin to eliminate tuition permanently for students attending the fledgling private institution founded in 2021 by critics of traditional higher education.
Jeff Yass Pledges $100M to University of Austin for Permanent Tuition-Free Model
Billionaire's donation comes with stipulation that institution reject all government funding.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:53 PM
A unique program at A.T. Still University Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health is transforming lives one smile at a time, providing comprehensive dental care to those who served their country, many of whom have gone years without proper treatment.
Serving Those Who Served: A.T. Still University Brings Smiles Back to Veterans
Missouri dental program provides comprehensive care to those who lack access.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:21 PM
On The Move | Leslie C. Appiah has been named chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the School of Medicine at Meharry Medical College and executive director of the Center for Women’s Health Research at Meharry Medical College.
LESLIE C. APPIAH
Leslie C. Appiah has been named chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the School of Medicine at Meharry Medical College and executive director of the Center for Women’s Health Resear...
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November 7, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Vanderbilt University has received final regulatory approval to establish its first satellite campus in New York City. bit.ly/4oyWT1g
November 6, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Trinity Christian College will close at the end of the 2025-2026 academic year, marking the end of more than six decades of operation.
Trinity Christian College to Close After 66 Years in Illinois
The college's Board of Trustees made the closure decision after reviewing the institution's financial outlook and strategic alternatives.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Democrats swept major electoral contests November 4, capturing governorships in Virginia and New Jersey and the New York City mayoralty with campaigns emphasizing education access and affordability.
Democrats Sweep Key Races with Focus on Education Access and Affordability
Winners in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York City signal commitment to public higher education amid federal uncertainty.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Apply Today | Assistant Professor of Economics at The Department of Economics in the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University

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November 6, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Say hello to the inaugural edition of The EDU Ledger!

Our November Native American Heritage Month and Health Sciences edition is now available.

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→ Subscribe to our Newsletters and Magazine: bit.ly/3ZMxZPy
November 6, 2025 at 3:47 PM