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Raising stipends. Funding paid internships. Supporting housing. Waiving fees. Promoting open science. Change isn’t impossible—it’s a matter of priority. My new paper lays out systemic solutions to financial inequity in STEM. #HigherEdReform
June 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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Massachusetts made community college free—but that’s only the first step. Students across the state are still facing hunger, housing insecurity, and underfunded support services.
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My Turn: Invest in hunger-free campuses to make free college truly work
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April 5, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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123 pages of higher ed reform? Sounds like job security for education consultants, lawyers, & uh...financial advisors? 🤔 Someone's gotta plan for all this "workforce growth." #ArkansasACCESS #HigherEdReform #ARLeg
March 18, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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The university hiring trap: sacrifice teaching for research $. Who loses? Students. #HigherEdReform

This week’s episode is on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app: buff.ly/lENHywb
April 12, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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200 students at Yale drafted a student-led "social contract" to reform elite unis: end legacy admits, bigger classes, less Wall St pipelines, more public service.

Bold push against "recycling elites"—but will it sparks real change? 🤔 #HigherEdReform
December 25, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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The Louisiana Board of Regents is confronting the legacy of Hurricane Katrina while innovating educational strategies to ensure a brighter future for students in the state.

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Doctor Reed discusses Hurricane Katrina education impacts at Lafayette summit
Doctor Reed highlights education changes post-Hurricane Katrina during a public policy summit.
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August 21, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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North Dakota's new House Bill 1437 could revolutionize academic tenure, introducing mandatory evaluations and clear advancement criteria for faculty by 2026.

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North Dakota legislators introduce academic tenure policy for higher education institutes
Legislative Assembly mandates tenure policy and evaluations for State's higher education institutions by 2026
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February 19, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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What Oxford University’s 2025 DEI Report Doesn’t Tell You About Real Change
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What Oxford University’s 2025 DEI Report Doesn’t Tell You About Real Change
When Oxford University released its 2023–2024 Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) report in March 2025, the headlines were positive: 80% of Britons reportedly support diversity initiatives.
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September 29, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Exciting changes are happening at the University of Wisconsin System as new chancellors and provosts step into leadership roles!

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Board welcomes new campus leaders across UW System
Board members formally welcomed interim and incoming campus leaders, including Eric Wilcots at UW–Madison, Jameson Brinkman at UW–Stevens Point, Ed Martini at UW–Eau Claire, and other newly named provosts and chancellors.
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July 18, 2026 at 1:04 AM
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Governor DeSantis declared Florida's public university system the best in the nation, highlighting transformative reforms and the lowest in-state tuition under his leadership.

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DeSantis spotlights New College turnaround and outlines statewide higher-ed reforms
Governor DeSantis opened a New College event to highlight state-led higher education reforms, arguing capital investments, curriculum changes and accountability measures restored rigor and affordability to Florida’s public universities.
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August 21, 2026 at 2:13 AM
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UT Austin Student Protests Face Disciplinary Action #ERCOT #UTAustinProtest #FreeSpeech #StudentRights #UniversityOfTexas #HigherEdReform
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AUSTIN, Texas — Students at the University of Texas at Austin are calling for the university to drop disciplinary actions against student protesters. Austin Students for a Democratic Society voiced their concerns Friday afternoon regarding the university’s decision to suspend one student and issue punishments to six others for entering private offices within the university’s
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February 18, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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Tennessee State University is celebrating a remarkable 300% increase in its freshman class, with over 1,700 new students joining this fall!

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TSU enrollment soars to more than 6,100 students; 1,737 freshmen confirmed
Enrollment management reported a large recruitment win: 1,737 freshmen this fall (up from 435 last year) and improved retention planning; trustees pressed for data on supports, scholarship thresholds and risks for students admitted with lower test scores.
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September 11, 2026 at 1:33 PM
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Tennessee State University is unveiling a bold "bridge plan" to transform its campus and secure vital state funding, promising modernized facilities and enhanced research spaces.

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Board committee approves 'bridge' master-plan amendment to qualify capital projects for THEC review
Trustees recommended to the full board approval of a master-plan amendment called a 'bridge plan' to align TSU's capital-outlay submissions with THEC requirements; the plan uses a space-utilization study, proposes phased demolitions and new lab and ag science projects, and lists developing partnerships and housing options.
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September 11, 2026 at 1:34 PM
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Regent nominee Janet Riley asserts the University of California's full compliance with Proposition 209 amidst growing scrutiny over admissions practices and legal challenges.

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Regent Janet Riley tells senators UC is 'completely compliant' with Prop. 209 amid admissions concerns
During her confirmation hearing, Regent nominee Janet Riley said the University of California is compliant with Proposition 209 and outlined outreach and review policies as senators probed admissions transparency and legal challenges.
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August 16, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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Don't shorten college. Fix it. Students can't name senators or declare war. Blame bad teaching, not gen-ed. Make courses worth it. #HigherEdReform

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Three-year degrees won’t save higher ed. Better teaching will. | Jonathan Zimmerman
Tuition is expensive and students correctly perceive that many courses don’t provide much value. The only way to make the case for college is to stop pretending it’s already working.
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July 24, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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Dakota State University is set to launch a groundbreaking PhD program in artificial intelligence, leveraging decades of expertise and partnerships with the NSA!

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Dakota State authorized to offer PhD in artificial intelligence
The Board of Regents authorized Dakota State University to offer a 72‑credit PhD in artificial intelligence, a research-driven program DSU projects will enroll about 15–25 new students annually and that aligns with system AI priorities and NSA collaborations.
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July 23, 2026 at 11:40 PM
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Dr. Tonya Smith-Jackson has been appointed as the new Chancellor of Rutgers University–Newark, marking a significant milestone for leadership in higher education!

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Rutgers Board of Governors appoints Tonya Smith-Jackson as Chancellor of Rutgers–Newark
The Rutgers Board of Governors unanimously approved Dr. Tonya Smith-Jackson as Chancellor of Rutgers University–Newark, effective Aug. 1, 2025, after a yearlong search; she will serve a five-year term renewable at the pleasure of the president.
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July 7, 2026 at 5:32 AM
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Trump Team Looking to Cut Aid to College Majors That Don’t Result in High Paying Jobs Trump team looking to cut aid for colleg
Trump Team Looking To Cut Aid To College Majors That Don’t Result In High Paying Jobs - TodayTrendNews.net
Trump team looking to cut aid for college majors with low-paying jobs—critics say adjustments needed. Thousands of programs at risk. #HigherEdReform #Student...
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June 3, 2026 at 10:12 AM
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Florida’s Senate is shaking up higher education with a new bill that could impact tuition waivers and vocational training programs!

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Senate committee adopts amendment and advances omnibus higher‑education bill amid concerns on private‑school oversight
SB 7,038, an omnibus higher‑education bill that includes tuition waivers, residency clarifications and accreditation changes, was amended and reported favorably. Stakeholders representing dental assisting programs and the Florida Dental Association urged clarifications to ensure on‑the‑job training programs remain exempt from new licensure requirements.
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February 19, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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Florida's Senate Committee just advanced a crucial bill aimed at enhancing campus safety by ensuring public colleges and universities provide clear guidance on reporting threats and response protocols.

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Committee advances bill requiring clearer campus safety reporting procedures
The committee reported favorably on a bill (identified in the transcript as SB 7176) that would require Florida public colleges and universities to publish clear, accessible guidance on reporting threats, response responsibilities, protective measures and notification protocols.
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January 22, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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The U.S. Department of Education is set to launch a revamped Section 117 reporting portal on January 2, promising to simplify the disclosure process for foreign gifts and contracts with exciting new features.

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Education Department to launch new Section 117 portal Jan. 2, adds bulk upload and amendment tracking
The U.S. Department of Education said it will launch a modernized Section 117 reporting portal on Jan. 2 to make disclosure of foreign gifts and contracts simpler; the new system adds bulk upload, role-based workflows, amendment tracking and public dashboards, with a Feb. 2 reporting deadline.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:16 AM
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Did you know withdrawing from a class at 59% of the term could cost you $1,600—but at 60%, you owe nothing? The #R2T4 policy cliff is failing students who need support most.

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theeduledger.bsky.social The EDU Ledger @theeduledger.bsky.social · Nov 3
A federal financial aid policy designed to prevent fraud is instead creating unexpected debt that keeps students—particularly those from low-income families—from completing their degrees, according to new research from the Brookings Institution.
Federal Aid Policy Blocks Low-Income Students From Returning to College, Study Finds
The study found that students required to return federal aid after withdrawing mid-semester are 5% less likely to re-enroll in college. For low-income students, that figure jumps to 11%.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:21 AM
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Connecticut is paving the way for a brighter future for former researchers with a groundbreaking job portal that could revolutionize their transition into new careers.

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UConn and CSU System to launch job portal for former research employees
UConn and CSU System will develop a job portal for past federally funded researchers.
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April 4, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Connecticut's groundbreaking House Bill 6443 could redefine higher education in the state, tackling equity and workforce readiness through a comprehensive study.

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Connecticut lawmakers approve study on postsecondary education opportunities
The Office of Higher Education will explore statewide postsecondary education opportunities by 2026.
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February 21, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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A groundbreaking bill in Connecticut could change the game for college athletes, granting them greater control over their endorsements while sparking fierce debate about fairness and financial support.

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Connecticut Assembly advances college athlete endorsement regulation bill
Connecticut's Raised Bill 6446 aims to regulate college athlete endorsements and employment activities.
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February 19, 2025 at 4:58 AM