Walter Hudson

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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.

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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’ (AAUP) annual economic report released Tuesday. Average salaries for full-time faculty members (all ranks combined) increased 3.8 percent from fall 2023 to fall 2024, following a 3.8 percent increase the prior year.

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Nearly three-quarters of American voters believe international students studying at U.S. colleges and universities benefit the country, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll released last week that that highlights enduring public support for educational exchange amid heightened immigration enforcement. The survey found 74 percent of respondents view foreign students as "a good thing" for America, while only 17 percent consider their presence detrimental.

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Harvard Medical School's decision to rename its Diversity, Inclusion and Community Partnership office has sparked significant reaction from students and observers, marking Harvard’s latest move to reshape its diversity infrastructure amid shifting political pressures. The medical school will now call the unit the Office for Culture and Community Engagement, according to a letter from Dr. George Daley, dean of Harvard Medical School.

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Create a free Diverse: Issues In Higher Education account to continue reading. Already have an account? Enter your email to access the article. Fisk University will close its groundbreaking women's gymnastics program following the 2026 season, marking the end of a pioneering chapter in HBCU athletics. The Nashville institution made collegiate sports history in 2023 as the first historically Black college or university to establish a women's artistic gymnastics team.