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Thursday, January 30, 2025

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Frozen…then Thawed: What’s Next for Government Funding?

Monday, January 27, federal agencies were advised they “must temporarily pause all activities related to obligation or disbursement of all Federal financial assistance.” By Wednesday, January 29, the order was blocked by a Federal Judge, and later rescinded by the Office of Management and Budget.

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Costco, and Apple, and Delta, Oh My! Why Big Business Isn’t Backing Down

While companies like Meta, Amazon, and Boeing have scaled back DEI programs, many corporate leaders reaffirm their commitment to the core values behind these initiatives.

Iowa’s War on DEI? Lawmakers Push to Gut Diversity Efforts in Public Universities

Rep. Taylor Collins, chair of the House Higher Education Committee, insists that these bills address workforce shortages, while critics see them as ideological interference.

Furman Signs On to International Health Charter—Here’s What It Means

“It goes beyond saying we’re going to have classes and programs,” said associate professor of health sciences and committee co-chair, Meghan Slining.

The prestigious Insight Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award annually recognizes colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity, inclusive excellence, and belonging. Any public or private not-for-profit college or university in the U.S. and Canada may apply.

Is this your first time applying? Check out the top 10 reasons to work collaboratively with your colleagues. Start your application today! »

In March, our issue will focus on Human Resources and celebrate the 2025 Library Excellence in Access and Diversity (LEAD) Award winners. Deadline to Advertise: February 2nd Reserve Your Space »

Our April issue will highlight the 2025 Inspiring Programs in Business Award winners. Deadline to Advertise: March 3rd. Reserve Your Space »

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This Week’s Featured Careers

Director of National Scholarship and Fellowships, Ball State University

Dean, Academic Pathways and Student Success, Chabot-Las Positas Community College District

Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, The College of New Jersey

Institutional Research Data Architect, Colorado Mountain College

Part-Time Faculty, Architecture & Environmental Technology, El Camino College

Executive Director of Integrated Student Services, Kean University

Center Coordinator and Budget Assistant, Center for Equitable Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Systems, Morgan State University

Lab Coordinator, Department of Biological Sciences, Seton Hall University

Academic Advisor, School of Education Graduate Programs & Licensure, University of Portland

Program Coordinator, Grant Accounting, Westchester Community College

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