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Todd Craig
Todd Craig has been named the Marks Family Senior Director of the Marks Family Center for Excellence in Writing at the University of Pennsylvania.
October 29, 2025
HBCUs
Alcorn State Receives Record $42 Million Gift from MacKenzie Scott
The unrestricted donation represents Scott's second major contribution to the Mississippi institution. She previously gave $25 million in 2020, bringing her total support to $67 million.
October 29, 2025
Leadership & Policy
Florida Governor Orders Ban on H-1B Visas at State Universities
Gov. Ron DeSantis directs Board of Governors to halt foreign specialty worker hiring amid broader national debate on immigration and employment.
October 29, 2025
Leadership & Policy
California's Race-Neutral Strategies Offer Blueprint for Expanding College Access
Report highlights state's nearly three-decade effort to diversify public universities without affirmative action.
October 29, 2025
On the Move
Sanya Carley
Sanya Carley  has been named the University of Pennsylvania’s vice provost for climate science, policy, and action.
October 29, 2025
HBCUs
MacKenzie Scott Awards $76 Million to Two HBCUs in Record-Breaking Donation
The gifts are part of Scott's broader commitment to historically Black colleges and universities. This year alone, Scott has given over $300 million to HBCUs and programs supporting students from marginalized communities.
October 29, 2025
Leadership & Policy
New Research Shows How States Can Boost College Enrollment and Economic Returns by Supporting Low-Income Students
Targeted grants for "dually-disadvantaged" students could produce economic benefits far exceeding costs, according to UC Merced report.
October 29, 2025
Opinion
Counting Without Credit: How Dual-Degree Programs Erase HBCUs’ Impact on Black Engineering Success
The future of equitable STEM education depends not just on who gets degrees, but on who gets credit for helping make them possible.
October 29, 2025
Faculty & Staff
Supreme Court Petition Challenges University of Michigan Over Alleged Racial Discrimination Against Tenured Professor
Dr. Laura Beny, an African-American female tenured professor, filed a petition this week challenging the "honest belief" doctrine that allowed courts to dismiss her claims of racial and gender discrimination, retaliation, and due process violations.
October 28, 2025
Students
Report: Community Colleges Must Foster 'Culture of Caring' to Boost Student Success
Students who feel supported and connected at their community colleges demonstrate higher engagement levels and stronger academic performance.
October 28, 2025
On the Move
Michelle B. Hayes
Michelle B. Hayes has been named the Dean of the Division of Education and Social Sciences at Talladega College.
October 28, 2025
Demographics
Jamaican Universities Suspend Operations as Category 5 Hurricane Melissa Threatens Historic Devastation
U.S. Institutions, including HBCUs, mobilize relief efforts for Caribbean nation.
October 28, 2025
Leadership & Policy
AASCU Report Finds Strong Alumni Satisfaction but Highlights Gaps in Career Support and Student Debt
The findings show 84% of respondents were satisfied with their educational experience and 83% were satisfied with their current careers. Additionally, 78% expect to earn more than the household they grew up in, suggesting upward economic mobility for many graduates.
October 28, 2025
On the Move
Michael Crouch
Michael Crouch has been appointed dean of the College of Pharmacy at Mercer University.
October 27, 2025
At Large
Join The EDU Ledger at HACU’s 39th Annual Conference, Nov. 1 - Nov. 3, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, CO
October 27, 2025
At Large
LAST CHANCE to Nominate Your Emerging Scholar
October 27, 2025
Students
Community College Bachelor's Degrees Offer Major Cost Savings, But Only in Some States
New research reveals CCB students pay 42% less than university peers, though affordability varies widely by location.
October 27, 2025
Institutions
TCU Dissolves Women and Gender Studies, Race and Ethnic Studies Departments
The decision comes as higher education institutions nationwide face mounting scrutiny over programs related to diversity, equity and inclusion—particularly those focusing on gender and race.
October 26, 2025
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