In the labyrinth of modern advancements, artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries and redefining boundaries. Yet, as AI extends its reach into the world of creativity traditionally held by humans — art, literature, and music — that reality urges us to reassess the essence of human contribution in the age of algorithms. This paradigm shift…
As they sort through the many degree requirements and course options, students may find starting their academic journey to be intimidating. Even while academic advisers provide priceless assistance, the planning process is frequently slowed down by manual procedures. This is where degree audit comes in handy, transforming study strategies and promoting easy communication between advisers…
Lenoir-Rhyne University has been awarded a $1.2 million grant through the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Dr. Hank WeddingtonThe grant is designed to address science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teacher shortages and create pathways for underrepresented students to become STEM educators, according to Dr. Hank Weddington, dean of…
TORONTO – June 7, 2024 – Top Hat, the leader in student engagement solutions for higher education, is proud to announce that four exceptional First Nations students have been awarded this year’s Shannen’s Dream Scholarship. Launched in 2022 by the First Nations Child & Family Caring Society with the support of Top Hat and the…
* Justice Kagan points out that issuing opaque, from the hip, ideologically motivated opinions results in terrible work. [Reuters] * Womble Bond merging with Lewis Roca. [WBD] * SPLC Union approve no confidence motion aimed at the law center’s leadership. [Alabama Reflector] * In an entirely predictable turn of events, attorney working on anti-Trans rights…
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In the past year’s news cycle, we have seen university presidents arraigned before Congress and levels of student activism unseen in decades. Whether spun positively or negatively in media coverage, unfortunately such events are now the only types of public engagement some individuals and communities associate with universities. At a time when universities are under…
This post co-authored by me and long-time friend and former colleague, Fundraising Economist Bill Jacobs of Analytical Ones. One of most counterintuitive truths about fundraising is this: The more recently a donor gave, the more likely they are to give now. It’s so hard to believe that many organizations “rest” donors from being asked for…
At a time when higher education is facing enormous challenges, including attracting and retaining good leaders, Dr. Alvin J. Schexnider — a retired university president — has given us much to reflect upon in his newly published memoir titled, Confessions of a Black Academic (McFarland & Company, Inc.). Schexnider — the former chancellor of Winston-Salem…
Casualties of the ongoing FAFSA debacle continue to stack up, even as Federal Student Aid Director Richard Cordray leaves the situation behind. While the U.S. Department of Education works to fix the broken system, it’s time for community college leaders to remind Americans that these important institutions exist. Experts predict that huge numbers of students…