https://www.diverseeducation.com/ Diverse: Issues In Higher Education is the preeminent source of critical news, information and insightful commentary on the full range of issues concerning diversity in American higher education. en-us https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/hbcus/article/15751933/hbcu-leaders-face-the-future https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/hbcus/article/15751933/hbcu-leaders-face-the-future Experts urge HBCU leaders to prioritize high-quality support to students, mentorship, and competitive scholarships. Mon, 04 Aug 2025 18:15:38 -0500 Institutions / HBCUs https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/article/15751901/brown-university-reaches-federal-agreement-restoring-research-funding https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/article/15751901/brown-university-reaches-federal-agreement-restoring-research-funding The agreement comes after a federal funding freeze posed significant challenges to the university's research mission and financial sustainability. Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:20:53 -0500 Institutions https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/article/15751750/doj-investigation-into-george-mason-faculty-senate-sparks-academic-freedom-concerns https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/article/15751750/doj-investigation-into-george-mason-faculty-senate-sparks-academic-freedom-concerns AAUP President calls federal probe "gross misuse of power" as university faces fifth inquiry in five weeks. Tue, 29 Jul 2025 13:46:09 -0500 Institutions https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/article/15751562/study-reveals-loneliness-as-silent-health-crisis https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/article/15751562/study-reveals-loneliness-as-silent-health-crisis The study adds to mounting evidence that loneliness has become a global health emergency. Mon, 28 Jul 2025 08:17:02 -0500 Demographics https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/african-american/article/15751322/mlk-assassination-files-release-adds-little-new-information-scholars-say https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/african-american/article/15751322/mlk-assassination-files-release-adds-little-new-information-scholars-say Scholars say that the release of the documents add little to what’s already known about the life and murder of the civil rights leader. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:10:00 -0500 Demographics / African-American https://www.diverseeducation.com/home/article/15751194/faculty-demand-voice-in-ai-decisions-as-universities-rush-to-embrace-new-technology https://www.diverseeducation.com/home/article/15751194/faculty-demand-voice-in-ai-decisions-as-universities-rush-to-embrace-new-technology New AAUP report warns against "uncritical adoption" of artificial intelligence without meaningful consultation. Tue, 22 Jul 2025 08:06:00 -0500 https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/hbcus/article/15751144/from-corporate-boardrooms-to-hbcu-classrooms https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/hbcus/article/15751144/from-corporate-boardrooms-to-hbcu-classrooms How investment education is creating the next generation of Black philanthropists. Mon, 21 Jul 2025 13:25:03 -0500 Institutions / HBCUs https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/article/15750753/americans-confidence-in-higher-education-shows-first-uptick-in-a-decade https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/article/15750753/americans-confidence-in-higher-education-shows-first-uptick-in-a-decade Black and Hispanic Americans express slightly higher confidence levels than national average. Wed, 16 Jul 2025 08:14:58 -0500 Demographics https://www.diverseeducation.com/leadership-policy/article/15750626/supreme-court-ruling-clears-path-for-trumps-education-department-layoffs https://www.diverseeducation.com/leadership-policy/article/15750626/supreme-court-ruling-clears-path-for-trumps-education-department-layoffs The decision pauses a previous injunction from a U.S. District who had temporarily blocked the layoffs. Mon, 14 Jul 2025 17:13:53 -0500 Leadership & Policy https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/african-american/article/15750476/irs-churches-can-now-back-political-candidates-but-scholars-remain-concerned https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/african-american/article/15750476/irs-churches-can-now-back-political-candidates-but-scholars-remain-concerned Some question how this new development might impact church leaders’ ability to speak prophetically in the present day. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:49:43 -0500 Demographics / African-American https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/hbcus/article/15750150/uncf-launches-parent-advocacy-initiative-to-address-teacher-diversity-crisis https://www.diverseeducation.com/institutions/hbcus/article/15750150/uncf-launches-parent-advocacy-initiative-to-address-teacher-diversity-crisis New toolkit aims to mobilize Black families to advocate for more educators of color, highlights HBCU role in teacher preparation. Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:01:05 -0500 Institutions / HBCUs https://www.diverseeducation.com/international/article/15749931/moodys-report-restrictive-federal-policies-on-international-students-pose-credit-risk-to-higher-ed-sector https://www.diverseeducation.com/international/article/15749931/moodys-report-restrictive-federal-policies-on-international-students-pose-credit-risk-to-higher-ed-sector The government's stance on international students is creating significant financial risks for U.S. colleges and universities. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:26:26 -0500 International https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/women/article/15749734/women-early-career-professionals-face-significant-pay-gap-nace-study-finds https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/women/article/15749734/women-early-career-professionals-face-significant-pay-gap-nace-study-finds Women who recently graduated from college earn significantly less than their male counterparts. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:10:04 -0500 Demographics / Women https://www.diverseeducation.com/sports/article/15749613/title-ix-faces-new-challenges-on-53rd-anniversary https://www.diverseeducation.com/sports/article/15749613/title-ix-faces-new-challenges-on-53rd-anniversary The civil rights law bans sex-based discrimination in any educational entity receiving federal funds. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:09:00 -0500 Sports https://www.diverseeducation.com/leadership-policy/article/15749183/report-us-faces-annual-712000-middleskills-credential-shortage https://www.diverseeducation.com/leadership-policy/article/15749183/report-us-faces-annual-712000-middleskills-credential-shortage The U.S. must produce an additional 712,000 certificates and associate's degrees to address critical shortages in credentials that lead to high-paying middle-skills jobs. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 23:00:00 -0500 Leadership & Policy https://www.diverseeducation.com/students/article/15749055/judge-orders-release-of-former-columbia-university-student-mahmoud-khalil https://www.diverseeducation.com/students/article/15749055/judge-orders-release-of-former-columbia-university-student-mahmoud-khalil Mahmoud Khalil has been released from the immigration detention center where he has been held since early March. Fri, 20 Jun 2025 18:35:30 -0500 Students https://www.diverseeducation.com/students/article/15748864/arrest-of-dreamers-highlights-plight-of-undocumented-students https://www.diverseeducation.com/students/article/15748864/arrest-of-dreamers-highlights-plight-of-undocumented-students The Change.org petition “Free Scholar Caroline Dias Goncalves from ICE Detention” has received over 7,000 signatures. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 17:36:57 -0500 Students https://www.diverseeducation.com/students/article/15748740/student-success-systems-show-dramatic-impact-on-course-failure-chronic-absenteeism-rates https://www.diverseeducation.com/students/article/15748740/student-success-systems-show-dramatic-impact-on-course-failure-chronic-absenteeism-rates Schools implementing comprehensive student success systems are achieving substantial reductions in chronic absenteeism and course failure rates — two critical predictors of high school graduation — according to new data released by the GRAD Partnership. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 16:23:13 -0500 Students https://www.diverseeducation.com/faculty-staff/article/15748628/faculty-salaries-show-modest-gains-but-remain-below-prepandemic-levels-aaup-report-finds https://www.diverseeducation.com/faculty-staff/article/15748628/faculty-salaries-show-modest-gains-but-remain-below-prepandemic-levels-aaup-report-finds Faculty salaries at U.S. colleges and universities increased for the second consecutive year but still lag significantly behind pre-pandemic levels, according to the American Association of University Professors’ annual economic report released Tuesday. Mon, 16 Jun 2025 23:00:00 -0500 Faculty & Staff https://www.diverseeducation.com/leadership-policy/article/15748525/harvard-medical-school-faces-backlash-over-latest-dei-office-renaming https://www.diverseeducation.com/leadership-policy/article/15748525/harvard-medical-school-faces-backlash-over-latest-dei-office-renaming Harvard Medical School's decision to rename its Diversity, Inclusion and Community Partnership office has sparked significant reaction. Fri, 13 Jun 2025 19:49:01 -0500 Leadership & Policy https://www.diverseeducation.com/home/article/15747382/lgbtq-leaders-in-higher-education-building-bridges-and-breaking-barriers https://www.diverseeducation.com/home/article/15747382/lgbtq-leaders-in-higher-education-building-bridges-and-breaking-barriers As LGBTQ Leaders in Higher Education approaches its 20th anniversary, the organization faces unprecedented challenges and opportunities. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 20:53:17 -0500 https://www.diverseeducation.com/home/article/15748097/politics-drive-college-choices-for-nearly-onethird-of-gen-z-students-new-survey-finds https://www.diverseeducation.com/home/article/15748097/politics-drive-college-choices-for-nearly-onethird-of-gen-z-students-new-survey-finds The findings come as student definitions of campus safety have evolved beyond traditional physical security concerns. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 08:37:37 -0500 https://www.diverseeducation.com/home/article/15747386/research-with-a-purpose-male-sports-scholar-of-the-year https://www.diverseeducation.com/home/article/15747386/research-with-a-purpose-male-sports-scholar-of-the-year Training and being with his teammates is a wonderful stress reliever for Adegboyo, especially during tough practices. Mon, 09 Jun 2025 09:58:42 -0500 https://www.diverseeducation.com/home/article/15747385/community-counts-female-sport-scholar-of-the-year https://www.diverseeducation.com/home/article/15747385/community-counts-female-sport-scholar-of-the-year Jaida Ross has always interested in bringing her best to the track and field team. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 16:40:40 -0500 https://www.diverseeducation.com/home/article/15747657/while-the-number-of-stopouts-has-declined-it-remains-a-persistent-issue https://www.diverseeducation.com/home/article/15747657/while-the-number-of-stopouts-has-declined-it-remains-a-persistent-issue Although many states saw increases in reenrollment, there are still nearly 43.1 million American adults stopped out of college without a credential. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 23:05:00 -0500