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STEM

Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowski, III Awarded National Academy of Sciences 2023 Public Welfare Medal

Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowski, III has been selected as winner of The National Academy of Sciences 2023 Public Welfare Medal for his leadership in bolstering U.S. science education and cultural diversity within the science workforce.

Students

Study: Reproductive Health Laws Matter for Student Enrollment Decisions

Almost three-quarters of currently enrolled college students report that the reproductive health laws in the state where their college is located are at least somewhat important to their decision to stay enrolled, according to a new study.

Leadership & Policy

Texas Senate Approves Anti-DEI Bill for State Public Universities

The Texas Senate has approved a bill that would limit how state public universities can promote equitable access to higher education and foster campus diversity.

STEM

VUU Webinar Discusses NSF Funding and STEM Research at HBCUs

Federal support, funding opportunities, and advice were the topics of discussion at a Virginia Union University webinar about STEM research at HBCUs.

STEM

Aspen Institute Launches Effort to Support Higher Ed's Role in Climate Action

The Aspen Institute’s This Is Planet Ed initiative has launched its Higher Ed Climate Action, which will aim to accelerate higher education’s progress on climate action, create an overarching framework, and identify policies to scale climate action.

Faculty & Staff

Report: Colleges and Universities Rely on Admissions Positions with High Turnover and Young Employees for Much of the Work

Colleges and universities rely on admissions positions with high turnover and young employees to do much of the work when it comes to building graduating classes.

Faculty & Staff

Rutgers University and Faculty Unions Reach Agreement for New Contract

Rutgers University reached an agreement with its faculty unions Apr. 14 for new contract, after a week of faculty strikes.

Leadership & Policy

NADOHE Annual Conference Attracts Record Number of Attendees

Amid escalating political attacks on diversity, equity & inclusion work, over 1,100 DEI professionals descended on Baltimore last week for the 17th annual National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education Annual Conference.

Reports & Data

IHEP Offers Lessons for Schools to Improve Transfer Pathways

Partnerships, data, and communication are key.

Students

City Community College Plan Expansion Allows Boston Residents Tuition-Free Education from Six Community Colleges

Boston residents can get tuition-free education at six community colleges, due to the expansion of the city government’s Tuition-Free Community College Plan.

Awards/Honors

AERA Announces Winners of 2023 Excellence in Education Research Awards

AERA has announced the 15 winners of its 2023 awards for excellence in education research.

International

Nearly 100 Faculty Oppose Columbia University Plan to Open Research Hub in Tel Aviv, Citing Human Rights Record

Nearly 100 Columbia University faculty members are criticizing the school’s plan to open a new research hub for professors and graduate students in Tel Aviv, Israel, citing the country’s human rights record and political situation.

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