Diverse: Issues In Higher Education

Diverse: Issues In Higher Education is a unique platform that provides essential news, information, and thoughtful insights on a wide variety of topics related to diversity in American higher education. For over 30 years, Diverse has been a pioneer in discussing diversity long before it became a widely debated topic. Our goal remains steadfast: to deliver information that is honest, comprehensive, and fair. We aim to be catalysts for change, advocating for public policies that address ongoing inequalities. By fulfilling this mission, we contribute to the development of the educational, cultural, social, and economic frameworks that empower individuals to achieve their full potential, ultimately benefiting their communities and the nation as a whole.

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Florida Dreamers Seek Tuition Relief as Legislative Session Extends

4 days ago | diverseeducation.com | Walter Hudson

As Florida lawmakers extend their legislative session through June 6, TheDream.US is intensifying calls for a provision that would allow approximately 6,000 undocumented students currently enrolled in Florida colleges and universities to complete their education at in-state tuition rates. The advocacy comes in response to the legislature's earlier repeal of the in-state tuition waiver for undocumented students, which is set to take effect July 1, 2025.
Tufts PhD Student Released After Six-Week Detention Raising Academic Freedom Concerns

5 days ago | diverseeducation.com | Walter Hudson

After six weeks in federal detention, Tufts University doctoral student Rümeysa Öztürk was released last Friday following a federal judge's ruling that her continued detention potentially violated her constitutional rights and could have a chilling effect on free speech across college campuses. U.S. District Judge William K. Sessions III ordered Öztürk's immediate release, stating she had raised "substantial claims" of both due process and First Amendment violations.
Arizona Governor Signs Bill Banning Campus Encampments Amid National Protests

6 days ago | diverseeducation.com | Jamal Watson

In a move that has sparked intense debate across higher education circles, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signed House Bill 2880 into law, explicitly prohibiting encampments on university and community college campuses throughout the state.
Study: 90% of Recent College Graduates Report Positive Experience Despite Pandemic Challenges

6 days ago | diverseeducation.com | Walter Hudson

A new national study reveals that despite graduating during a pandemic, the vast majority of recent college graduates are employed and maintain a positive outlook on their futures. According to "How America Succeeds After College 2025," a study conducted by Sallie Mae and Ipsos, 90% of recent graduates report having a positive college experience, with 84% maintaining an optimistic view of their lives overall.
Pima Community College Becomes First in Arizona to Offer NIL Opportunities for Student-Athletes

6 days ago | diverseeducation.com | Jamal Watson

Create a free Diverse: Issues In Higher Education account to continue reading. Already have an account? Enter your email to access the article. Pima Community College (PCC) has become the first community college in Arizona to provide Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) opportunities for its student-athletes through a new partnership with Opendorse, a leading NIL platform.
White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders: Another DEI Casualty

1 week ago | diverseeducation.com | Jamaal Abdul-Alim

When President Joe Bidenreestablished the WhiteHouse Initiativeon Asian Americans,Native Hawaiians andPacific Islanders in 2021,higher education wasone of its biggest focalpoints. For instance, in April2024, the initiative hostedthe first-ever AsianAmerican, Native Hawaiianand Pacific IslanderHigher Education LeadershipDevelopmentSummit. The summit– which drew faculty,staff and students fromaround the world – tookplace at the Universityof California, Berkeley.
Leadership Instability Continues at Jackson State as President Resigns

1 week ago | diverseeducation.com | Walter Hudson

Create a free Diverse: Issues In Higher Education account to continue reading. Already have an account? Enter your email to access the article. In a development that underscores ongoing leadership challenges at one of the nation's premier historically Black universities, Jackson State University President Dr. Marcus Thompson has abruptly resigned, effective May 7, 2025.
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Financial Insecurity Among STEM Researchers

1 week ago | diverseeducation.com | Jamal Watson

Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) unveiled bipartisan legislation Wednesday aimed at tackling the growing financial crisis facing graduate and postdoctoral researchers in STEM fields.
CSUCI Names Dr. Jessica Lavariega Monforti as New Provost

1 week ago | diverseeducation.com | Jamal Watson

California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) has appointed Dr. Jessica Lavariega Monforti as its new Provost, the university announced Wednesday. Lavariega Monforti, who has served as Interim Provost since Fall 2024, brings extensive academic leadership experience to the position, including previous roles as CSUCI's Vice Provost and Accreditation Liaison Officer. "Dr. Lavariega Monforti is a dynamic and visionary academic leader," said CSUCI President Dr. Richard Yao.
Shifting Policies Reshape Global Student Mobility, New Survey Reveals

1 week ago | diverseeducation.com | Walter Hudson

International student enrollment patterns are undergoing a significant transformation, with restrictive government policies and visa challenges emerging as the primary barriers to enrollment globally, according to a new report released by Studyportals in collaboration with NAFSA: Association of International Educators and the Oxford Test of English.