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More than one in four public school teachers lack basic materials and equipment necessary to do their jobs effectively, according to new research from the Walton Family Foundation and Gallup that establishes clear connections between workplace resources and teacher satisfaction.

A panel of academics and advocates gathered to discuss topics in Dr. Jamal Watson's latest book, "The Student Debt Crisis: America’s Moral Urgency." A clear theme of the book is that student debt is a racial and justice issue.

According to a 2025 report from Temple University’s Hope Center for Student Basic Needs, 8% of undergraduate and 5% of graduate students – more than 1.5 million students – are experiencing homelessness.

Universities benefit from international athlete recruitment. They cannot claim ignorance about the constraints these students face. If they want the wins, the exposure, and the revenue, they must also take responsibility for equitable support.

On The Move | Joshua Baker has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Midwestern University. https://bit.ly/4pDWzip

Test-optional admissions policies adopted by most selective colleges during the COVID-19 pandemic did not increase application rates among Black, Latino, and first-generation students to elite institutions, according to a new study that challenges the premise behind the widespread policy shift.

How much will the HBCUs in UNCF's Members Pooled Endowment Fund receive after MacKenzie Scott's $70 Million donation?

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Black Americans are experiencing a concerning decline in overall wellbeing despite improvements in some areas, according to the third annual "Black Thriving in America: 2025" report released Tuesday by the Dr. N. Joyce Payne Research Center in partnership with Gallup's Center on Black Voices.

On The Move | Al Checcio has been named Temple University's senior vice president of institutional advancement.

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Views | International student-athletes are central to the success of many college teams. They contribute to the same revenue streams and face the same physical demands. They should have access to the same economic opportunities.

Nearly 67% of California community college students are struggling with food, housing or homelessness, according to a statewide survey that highlights persistent challenges facing the state's most vulnerable higher education population.

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The American Association of University Professors (@aaup.org) released a scathing report Monday accusing the Trump administration of using civil rights law to undermine academic freedom and institutional autonomy at colleges and universities nationwide.

UNCF has received a $70 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, marking the largest single gift toward the organization's $1 billion capital campaign.

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Grab your copy of “The Student Debt Crisis: America’s Moral Urgency" and join us for a spirited conversation this Wednesday, September 24 at Noon Eastern: bit.ly/4nCHI66 The virtual event is free, but registration is required.

On The Move | Kimberly Harvey has been named Alfred University’s new vice president for Student Experience

Welsh's tenure, which began in 2023, was marked by repeated clashes with state political leaders over diversity and inclusion initiatives.

dosocialjustice.bsky.social has released a report calling for dramatic increases in state higher education funding and policy reforms to expand college access, as federal attacks on diversity programs and student aid threaten to worsen educational inequities.

Huston-Tillotson University announced it has received a transformative $150 million donation from the Moody Foundation, marking the largest single donation ever made to a HBCU in the United States.

The updated “College, On Purpose 2.0” report calls for institutions to move beyond treating career readiness as an afterthought and instead weave career preparation into every aspect of the student experience.

On The Move | Jenna Rickus has been named Senior Vice Provost at the University of Arizona.

The @ncaa.bsky.social Division I Administrative Committee has approved a significant restructuring of college football's transfer portal system, eliminating the spring transfer window while consolidating all movement into a single offseason period.

Stark income-based disparities in college success persist among high school graduates, with students from low-poverty schools twice as likely to complete postsecondary credentials compared to their peers from high-poverty schools.

In 2019, Ruthe Farmer created the Last Mile Education Fund – a Colorado-based nonprofit that provides financial assistance to students majoring in tech or engineering and who’ve gotten at least halfway through school. The organization has since awarded $14.1 million to more than 11,000 students.

On The Move | Richard A. Carvajal has been named president of California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt.

The Ohio Court of Claims has dismissed employment discrimination lawsuits filed by two former Central State University employees.

Dr. Locksley Knibbs' commitment to supporting underrepresented students led to his current leadership role at Florida Gulf Coast University, where he now trains others to offer holistic and inclusive advising. bit.ly/3VULonX

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is currently assisting campus law enforcement, which continues to lead the investigation.

Young adults who are parenting while attending college are approximately 20% more likely to drop out of school than their peers who are not parents. Check out this article by @diverseissues.bsky.social to learn more about the findings of our recent report on the challenges faced by student parents.

On The Move | Lynarkah Stephen has been appointed executive director of Human Resources at Middlesex College.

Views | As educators it is our duty to be fully prepared to support all students. In the case of our undocumented students, knowing what we can do is half the battle. Taking action is the other, and in present times is critically needed.

The United States will face a critical shortage of 5.25 million skilled workers through 2032, with 4.5 million of those positions requiring at least a bachelor's degree, according to new research from Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce (@georgetowncew.bsky.social)

"We know that staff of color have long struggled with equitable professional mobility kind of opportunities, or feel relegated to lower level, lower status kinds of roles." —@royeljohnsonphd.bsky.social in an article published by @diverseissues.bsky.social

Colleges need to fundamentally rethink how they prepare students for careers by integrating purpose-driven guidance from enrollment through graduation, according to a new report released by Complete College America.

On The Move | Colten Stanberry has been appointed the inaugural Managing Director of the Ken Starr Institute for Faith, Law, and Public Service at Pepperdine University’s Caruso School of Law.

Views | What made Dr. Richardson different was that he understood the stakes. For him, education was not abstract. It was urgent. It was necessary. It was justice.

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The new funding package includes $500 million for charter schools, $495 million for HBCUs and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities, and more than $160 million for American history and civics education programs.

“The Student Debt Crisis: America’s Moral Urgency” by Jamal Watson, with a Foreword by Reverend Al Sharpton, is now available for purchase! bit.ly/45gkoF3 Purchase from the Diverse Shop and receive a signed copy, while supplies last, and a one-year digital subscription to Diverse!

Dr. Earl S. Richardson, the visionary leader who transformed Morgan State University during a remarkable 25-year presidency and spearheaded a groundbreaking legal victory that secured hundreds of millions in funding for HBCUs, died Saturday.

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The numbers tell a stark story. Over four years, fewer than 500 books were checked out from Claflin University’s H.V. Manning Library. In a collection of 80,000 volumes, that’s a wake-up call no administrator can ignore. So, SC’s oldest #HBCU did something radical—it got rid of most of them.

With the release of "The Student Debt Crisis: America’s Moral Urgency," join us for a spirited conversation with experts about this pressing issue on Wednesday, September 24th at Noon Eastern: bit.ly/4gpyHel

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On The Move | Michael Zeleny has been appointed senior vice president and chief financial officer at The Catholic University of America.

Views | Let us remember that this fight is not about politics; it is about people, families, and America’s future. HSIs represent a promise that talent, not zip code, determines opportunity.