The EDU Ledger

10/11/2026

On The Move | Deborah Kish Stephan has been selected as the next president of Flathead Valley Community College.

Deborah Kish Stephan has been selected as the next president of Flathead Valley Community College.

10/10/2026

Views | Amir Rodale, portrayed by actor Jordan Aaron Hall, gives a wider audience a picture of belonging that was missing from the original A Different World, even though it was never absent from real life.

The new A Different World puts a Black gay HBCU student at the center of campus life; and mirrors one alumnus’s own experience of friendship, leadership, and belonging.

10/10/2026

Views | Colleges must do more than prevent sexual assault by providing survivors with the support and accommodations they need to stay in school and continue their education.

The policies may exist, but meaningful support depends on what institutions do next.

10/10/2026

Nominate up-and-coming scholars who are making their mark in academia for our 25th annual Emerging Scholars recognition in our January 21, 2027 issue.

Nominate your scholar by October 18: https://bit.ly/4ryB7g6

10/10/2026

On The Move | Joshua Busby was promoted from dean of students to vice president of student affairs and dean of students at Langston University.

Joshua Busby was promoted from dean of students to vice president of student affairs and dean of students at Langston University in Oklahoma.

10/09/2026

Through student-centered initiatives and a deep commitment to community, Dr. Elisa Castillo ensures Latino students have the support and sense of belonging they need to succeed.

Through student-centered initiatives and a deep commitment to community, Castillo ensures Latino students have the support and sense of belonging they need to succeed.

10/09/2026

Deadline October 15 | In our November 12 edition, we'll discuss how health sciences programs are undergoing their own transformation as institutions rethink how they train the next generation of providers.

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10/09/2026

Former and current students of Lincoln University are suing the state of Missouri for $548.7 million in a lawsuit that alleges the state shortchanged the from 1987 to 2020.

Current and former students say Missouri’s underfunding harmed Lincoln University’s academic programs and infrastructure.

10/08/2026

On The Move | Dr. Jennifer L. Cumpston is vice president for academic affairs at Trident Technical College

Jennifer L. Cumpston is vice president for academic affairs at Trident Technical College in Charleston, South Carolina. In this role, Dr. Cumpston will lead the college’s academic division, supporting instructional excellence, student success, workforce alignment, and strategic initiatives.

10/08/2026

Views | The new A Different World puts a Black gay HBCU student at the center of campus life; and mirrors one alumnus’s own experience of friendship, leadership, and belonging.

The new A Different World puts a Black gay HBCU student at the center of campus life; and mirrors one alumnus’s own experience of friendship, leadership, and belonging.