Beyond the Quad

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Thursday, February 6, 2025

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Higher Ed Has a New Mic!
Beyond the Quadcast launches TODAY! We’re bringing you bold conversations and deep dives with leaders, innovators, and educators tackling the biggest challenges in higher ed. Don’t miss the first episode—or any episode! For less than the cost of of that late night DoorDash, you can get every episode delivered to your inbox, plus actionable toolkits, powerful op-eds, special offers, and more!

It’s an AI Takeover!

All 23 campuses of the California State Universities, in partnership with global tech giants like Google and OpenAI, will be incorporating artificial intelligence at an unprecedented scale.

Tell us what you think…

Bluegrass Battle: Kentucky Fights for DEI

A coalition in the traditionally red state is rallying to save DEI initiatives.

A $25 Million Boost for HBCUs!

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund has launched Project HBCU Capacity Building: Maximizing HBCU Performance Through Investments in Research, Operations and Innovation.

Here a Lawsuit, There a Lawsuit…

University professors, diversity officers, and labor advocates have filed a federal lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for Maryland.

Why is McDonald’s Backing Down?

McDonald’s has announced revisions to its longstanding Latino student scholarship program.

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! »

»Thinking about a career change? Visit our bustling online Career Center to search for your next position with sought-after employers who understand the value of an inclusive workforce. »Looking for fresh talent? Post your available position(s) with confidence, knowing our reach spans all categories of highly qualified and underrepresented groups in higher education, government, and corporate America.

This Week’s Featured Careers

Director, User Support Services, California State University, Northridge

Instructional Designer, The College of New Jersey

Director, Hudson Hub One Stop Student Services Center, Hudson County Community College

Director, School of Biological Sciences, Louisiana Tech University

Director of Student Engagement and Communications, Middlebury College

Associate Director of Annual Giving, Suffolk University

Assistant Professor, Educational Psychology and Research, The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Assistant Director, Enrollment Management, University of Kansas

Research Scholar, Trauma Radiology AI Lab, University of Maryland, Baltimore

Assistant Professor, Human Rights and Law, University of Massachusetts Boston

Our April issue’s special focus is Business Schools and will highlight the 2025 Inspiring Programs in Business Award winners. Deadline to Advertise: March 3rd. Reserve Your Space »

The May issue’s special section focuses on Medical, Dental, and Veterinary schools. Deadline to Advertise: April 8th. Reserve Your Space »

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