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Higher Education Reform - The federal government should not manage the nation's 6,000 colleges and universities [1] - President Trump's proposed higher education compact may provoke some useful dialogue around reform [1]

Philanthropy & Education - Arthur Blank donated $50 million to four historically black colleges to provide grants to students [1] - The grants aim to help students overcome financial obstacles and complete their college education [1][2][3] - These grants can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars [2] - Spelman College received a $10 million grant from the Arthur Blank Family Foundation for its center for innovation in the arts [3] Accessibility & Affordability - Tuition, room, and board at Spelman College is approximately $56,000 [4] - Students from Spelman College could graduate with $32,000 to $40,000 in student loan debt [4] - High student loan debt can deter students from pursuing further education [5]

Trump's attacks on higher education can already be felt in the admissions process for the class of 2030 https://t.co/d1DUF0t2z6 ...

Climate Change Challenges - The industry acknowledges insufficient reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and inadequate investment in climate change impact protection [1] - US climate science is currently facing challenges [1][13] Proposed Solutions for Climate Scientists - The industry needs to communicate about climate change effectively, even without explicitly using the term "climate change," by connecting it to relatable experiences like extreme weather events [1] - The industry should tailor research to meet the specific needs of decision-makers, integrating them into the scientific method from the outset [2][3][6] - The industry must reform higher education to prioritize science communication, community engagement, and hard conversation skills, embedding these into graduate programs [7][8][9] Higher Education Reform - Academia currently values publications over practical impact, hindering climate action [11] - There is a need to transform higher education to balance academic research with real-world application and community needs [12] - The industry emphasizes the importance of deploying science into every corner of society to address climate issues effectively [14] Call to Action - The industry advocates for a collaborative approach involving scientists and the broader community to advance climate action [16] - The industry needs to converse, co-produce, and change culture to ensure science remains unstoppable in the face of challenges [16]

Hi everyone. I'm Dr. . Suzanne Lampert, assistant professor in economics and head of learning and teaching for the department of accountancy, economics and finance here at Harriet Watt University.Um, I work with and interact with hundreds, probably thousands of uh, Gen Z students every year and I want to talk about how higher education can help to maximize the potential of Gen Zed in the world of the future. So I want to start by directing a question to those Gen Zed students and to any Gen Zed students lis ...

Public Opinion - Americans' view of the importance of a college education has declined to a 15-year low [1]

Bad news for higher education: Americans' view of the importance of a college education has continued to decline, hitting a 15-year low, according to a new Gallup poll. https://t.co/2P10b14G60 https://t.co/96YrTo4fN8 ...

Vanderbilt University, a happy ‘unicorn’ of higher education, is drawing fire from its peers for not standing up to the White House https://t.co/Ea31D5c0Gh ...

With the fall semester underway, research universities face pressing challenges tied to federal policy and funding. Here are five major questions shaping higher education this year. https://t.co/bfRLDYmsk7 (Photo: Scott Eisen via Getty Images) https://t.co/76pQsh2qFj ...