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Dr. Freeman Hrabowski III on Leadership, Student Success & the Future of Higher Education
October 21, 2026
The Edull Ledger hosts Dr. Mordecai and guest Dr. Freeman Hrabowski III discuss the future of higher education in this Discovering Your Mission episode
On the Move
Kelvin Rutledge
Kelvin Rutledge has been named vice president and dean of student affairs at the State University of New York’s Westchester Community College.
October 21, 2026
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Institutions
In the Age of AI, Employers Still Bet Big on College Degrees
A new Gallup/Lumina survey shows robust employer confidence in higher ed, but experts say bridging the gap between student self-awareness, equity, and AI judgment is where the real work begins.
October 21, 2026
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Institutions
Harvard Dining Workers Vote to Authorize Strike Over Wages
More than 600 Harvard University Dining Services workers voted to authorize a strike over wages they say are subpar at a time when the university’s endowment has grown.
October 21, 2026
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Institutions
Untapped Superpower: Community College Trustees Can Lead Tech-Based Economic Growth
A new national report by New America and ACCT reveals that while community college leaders view economic development as core to their mission, funding shortfalls, poor federal communication, and AI anxiety prevent boards from effectively driving local innovation ecosystems.
October 21, 2026
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At Large
Get Custom Job Alerts … Find Your Place in Higher Ed!
October 21, 2026
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Institutions
2 in 3 Latino College Students Have Weighed Dropping Out, UnidosUS Finds
A new UnidosUS survey reveals that nearly two-thirds of Latino college students have considered dropping out, with financial strain, work demands, and mental health challenges acting as the primary drivers.
October 20, 2026
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On the Move
Sara M. Butler
Sara M. Butler is vice chancellor for academic affairs at Honolulu Community College in Hawai’i.
October 20, 2026
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Opinion
Bridging Cultures and Campuses: HSIs, HBCUs, and Shared Excellence
This Hispanic Heritage month, as we celebrate the nation’s institutions that were founded to serve our Hispanic communities, we can also celebrate the world’s only HBCU-HSI institution: St. Philip’s College of San Antonio, Texas.
October 20, 2026
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Institutions
UNC Finalizes Agreement Ending Civil Rights, Admissions Probes
The agreement ensures that the university retains full eligibility to compete for critical federal grants, contracts, and research awards. Under the terms, which run through Dec. 31, 2028, UNC agrees to prohibit admissions preferences based on race.
October 20, 2026
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On the Move
Amanda Morris Foreman
Amanda Morris Foreman has been selected to serve as interim president of Coastal Pines Technical College in Georgia.
October 19, 2026
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Leadership & Policy
Utah Higher Ed Commissioner: Sanctuary Campuses are Impermissible
An effort by any Utah university to be designated as a sanctuary campus would conflict with guidance from the Utah System of Higher Education, the state’s top higher education official said.
October 19, 2026
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Campus Climate
If We Really Care About Survivors, We Need to Stop Asking So Much of Them
Content warning: This piece discusses sexual violence and the public response to an ongoing sexual assault case, including victim-blaming. Please take care while reading.
October 19, 2026
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Community Colleges
How Colorado Community College System Chancellor Marielena DeSanctis is Reshaping Colorado’s Workforce
The first Hispanic woman to lead Colorado's 13-college system brings an engineer's mind, a heart for students, and a statewide vision for community-tailored education.
October 19, 2026
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Students
Can Career-Focused College Pathways Help Reverse Enrollment Worries?
As colleges face a shrinking pool of traditional students, partnerships with high schools are expanding pathways that connect college credit, affordability, and careers.
October 16, 2026
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Institutions
Inside Marymount University’s Digital Transformation and Enrollment Surge
Now in the ninth year of her presidency of Marymount University in Northern Virginia, Dr. Irma Becerra relishes her accomplishments while continuing to build for the future.
October 16, 2026
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On the Move
Christine A. Hrycyna
Christine A. Hrycyna has been named executive vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of California, San Diego. She will begin her new role on January 1, 2027.
October 16, 2026
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Latest News
New Tool Helps Prospective Students Compare College ROI by Major
The release aligns with new federal rules that tie federal loan eligibility directly to post-grad income—threatening aid for programs whose graduates fail to outperform high school earners.
October 16, 2026
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