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Education News
How should higher education navigate the return to campus?
As higher education institutions prepare to reopen their campuses for fall, how should they address the needs of students and staff? The country continues to grapple with the pandemic, while...
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Educator Tips
Is an EdD worth it? Leaders share insights and experiences
Those wondering if an EdD is worth it often want to make a positive impact while advancing their career. A doctoral degree in education can be an effective way to...
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Education News
Is the pandemic worsening the equity gap in college admissions?
While test-optional policies have some applauding, declining application rates for low-income students and people of color are worrisome
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Education News
Can higher education fix its social mobility issues?
A new grant-funded program envisions colleges putting more skin in the game Among those who advocate for all students to attend college, one fact is dominant: Students who get a...
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Faculty News
What are the lasting impacts of remote learning?
Ginger Clark on preparing USC faculty for remote instruction and the silver linings of virtual learning.
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Education News
Will higher ed's commitment to racial justice lead to change?
John Brooks Slaughter on what universities must do to improve the conditions of Black Americans
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Educator Tips
What’s it like to be a doctoral student?
Being a doctoral student is an experience like no other. As the highest level of scholarship within education, you’ll experience academic rigor, have to navigate personal challenges, and maintain exceptional...
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Educator Tips
How to provide leadership for educational equity
Leadership for educational equity refers to increasing student access through systemic change. It’s an important career goal for anyone who aspires to create more opportunities for historically marginalized students. If...
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Educator Tips
What is student retention, and why does it matter?
Student retention is an important metric of success for universities and students. However, determining how to measure it—and interpreting the results—presents a complex challenge for higher education administrators. Cue Jerome...
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Student Story
College access scholar learns to succeed her own way
Cynthia Diana Villarreal has moved beyond how life is “supposed” to go Cynthia Diana Villarreal embodies the classic idea of the American Dream—a student from a low-income family who, with...