Diverse: Issues In Higher Education
Post-George Floyd murder, universities pledged commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Amid anti-DEI movements, American University's School of Education (AU SOE) maintains its antiracist commitment. Using a social-ecological change model, AU SOE has implemented antiracist policies and processes, integrated DEI into all academic programming, and empowered community members to drive change. Despite resistance and...
KevinMD.com
Gap years before med school aren't failure but opportunity for personal growth and strengthening candidacy. The author's initial one-dimensional focus on academics shifted after pandemic-related disruptions and med school rejections. Three gap years later, she gained clinical experience, an additional degree, and personal development. She explored hobbies, attended events, presented at a conference, improved her diet, and prioritized health...
Duke Today Schools Feed
Montana Lee, a Duke University student, took a gap year after high school burnout, working at a farm and in Europe, gaining maturity and broadening her perspective. Duke's Dean of Undergraduate Admissions, Christoph Guttentag, encourages this, believing it prepares students for university rigors. Duke's Gap Year Program, funded by the Lauder Family Fund, offers up to...
The Hechinger Report
FAFSA's glitch-plagued revision has caused delays in financial aid data transmission, leaving students uncertain about college costs. The American Council on Education urges colleges to extend decision deadlines, as many students receive admission offers without knowing their grant aid or loan size. Over 175 institutions, including DePaul University and the University of California system, have extended deadlines....
Higher Education - The Washington Post
Kevin M. Guskiewicz, the chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is leaving to lead Michigan State University. University presidents face numerous challenges, including public confidence in colleges diminishing, political pressures, and societal and financial issues. The recent resignations of top college leaders have raised questions about the difficulty of being...