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A clarion call to invest in historically Black colleges and universities

Candid

In 1837 Richard Humphreys established the African Institute, now Cheyney University, in Pennsylvania making it the oldest historically Black university in the United States. As a proud alum of Howard University and Fisk University, I understand how critical HBCUs are in the professional and personal development of generations.

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Putting the AI in Education: Stepping Toward Generative Artificial Intelligences 

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Generative AIs went from entertaining but ultimately not very useful to possessing, and the change happened overnight.  My hope is that we all—individuals, teachers, students, parents, schools, and government officials—honestly wrestle with this revolutionary change and recognize it as so much more than a “cheat tool.”

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Alumni giving’s growing relationship with high-profile, big money donors 

Candid

colleges and universities jumped by 10.2% , amounting to $13.5 These high-profile, high-dollar donations are changing the face of philanthropy in higher education—creating big winners today and setting the stage for a transformational change as billions of dollars transfer through generational inheritance in the coming decades.

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Is the Higher Education Pipeline Shrinking or Just Taking a Nap?

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The ongoing conversation about student debt and the value of a college credential exacerbates the issue for higher education institutions. do not feel their education was worth the cost, colleges and universities have to work harder and smarter to recruit, enroll, and retain students.

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Inspire a New Generation of Donors: Text-to-Give for Nonprofits

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Inspire a New Generation of Donors: Text-to-Give for Nonprofits Shh, can you hear that? School or University Fundraisers Engage students, parents, and staff by integrating text-to-give into school events, sports games, or performances. This includes philanthropic giving!

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The Better FAFSA: What Colleges Need to Know Right Now

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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid—commonly known as FAFSA®—is the form current and prospective college and career school students must fill out each year to qualify for federal financial aid, whether that be in the form of grants, loans, or work-study funds. The Federal Student Aid (FSA) office in the U.S.

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4 Global Higher Education Trends for 2022

Saleforce Nonprofit

For example, looking at trends in the higher education sector, 23 out of 43 Australian universities have appointed a new vice chancellor in the last two years. So what does this opportunity mean for global university leaders? Below are for global trends to consider for 2022 and beyond. Business Model Innovation. Learner-Centric Impact.