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Building Institutional Culture Beyond the Guidebooks February 27, 2026

Policies and procedures may define campus culture on paper, but culture is ultimately built through everyday actions and experiences. The real test is whether those standards are reflected in how people lead, interact, and support others.

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Author In Residence Leading With Compassion and Courage: Discussing Liberatory Leadership With Annmarie Caño December 9, 2025

How can leadership rooted in compassion and justice transform campus workplaces? In this Q&A, Author in Residence Annmarie Caño, Ph.D., reflects on her book, "Leading Toward Liberation: How to Build Cultures of Thriving in Higher Education," and discusses how to create academic environments where people feel valued, seen, and supported.

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Author In Residence Campus Interviews: Observing and Assessing Values Alignment October 22, 2025

The campus interview is your chance to observe as much as you can about the job, the campus, and the people to determine if they are a good fit for you, your talents, and your values.

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Should I Take a Full Year or a Semester? Reflection and Recommendations on the Length of Academic Sabbaticals September 1, 2025

"A semester is a pause; a year is a reset," says one professor in regard to sabbaticals. Here, he shares why he recommends taking a full year as opposed to a semester-long sabbatical.

Women’s History Month: A Time for Celebration, Conversation, and Commitment March 26, 2025

Observing Women's History Month is not just about remembering and celebrating women's achievements and their collective journey thus far -- it's about committing to continued progress.

College Application Surge: Underrepresented Students Lead Growth in 2024-25 Admissions Cycle March 18, 2025

Data from Common App shows strong growth in college applications in the 2024-25 admissions cycle, particularly among underrepresented and first-generation students.

Success as a Female Leader: Perspectives from a College President March 14, 2025

In HigherEdJobs' recent Careers and Coffee conversation, we explored perspectives on what it takes to succeed as a female leader in academia. Here's a look at the advice shared by Dr. Tomikia LeGrande, president of Prairie View A&M University.

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Adapting Your Cover Letter in This New Era March 13, 2025

Writing cover letters in today's academic job market is challenging, especially for higher education leaders who have advanced belongingness in their work. Here are some things to consider.

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Ask the Expert As an Older Careerist, How Do I Position Myself as a Worthwhile Candidate? March 11, 2025

As a job seeker, do you have questions, cautions, or concerns about how your age will be viewed or fear that potential employers will perceive your professional qualifications negatively? Here's one HR professional's take on this situation.

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Higher Ed Careers Interview Championing Black Men Success in Higher Ed and Beyond March 10, 2025

In this Higher Ed Careers interview, the director of UNC Greensboro's Collaborative for Black Men Success shares the inspiration behind the Collaborative, his hopes for it, and advice for others looking to better serve this group of students.

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Purpose, Service, and the Common Good: Why Higher Ed Professionals Choose HBCUs February 26, 2025

A group of current and former HBCU presidents share why these institutions are an important part of the academic landscape, the challenges and opportunities at them, and why others might consider a career at one.

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Higher Ed Careers Interview Supporting Hispanic Higher Education Success January 22, 2025

The president and chief executive officer of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), discusses trends and what's new with Hispanic-Serving Institutions, his career path, and HACU's many achievements in recent years.

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Higher Ed Careers for Veterans and the Military-Affiliated Community October 17, 2024

LeNaya Hezel discussed why higher education is a great career option for veterans and the military-affiliated community.

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University of Central Missouri Leader Boosts Veteran Education October 3, 2024

Courtney Swoboda talks about her student-centric approach to veteran services and how she launched a statewide coalition to help peers solve common challenges in veteran education.

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HigherEdJobs Sends Their Kids to College September 26, 2024

Hosts Andy Hibel and Kelly Cherwin describe their experiences of dropping off a child at college from their personal and professional perspectives.

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Encouraging Women To Explore Careers in Facilities Management September 2, 2024

On HigherEdJobs, there are 4,300 open positions listed in facilities management. Winnie Kwofie wants to help raise awareness about the field so that more people know about these roles, especially women.

Starting Strong: Strategies for Neurodivergent Individuals to Excel in a New Work Environment July 30, 2024

While starting a new job is exciting, onboarding can also feel a bit overwhelming, especially for neurodivergent individuals. Consider these tips as you prepare to onboard.

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Women, People of Color Less Likely to Hold Higher-Paying Positions July 26, 2024

Women and people of color have lower representation among six-figure jobs in comparison to all other professional jobs.

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How Do We Best Support Emerging Talent in Higher Education? July 22, 2024

More than 200 advancement professionals from 17 Big Ten universities discussed best practices related to fundraising across campuses in the U.S.

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Higher Ed Careers Interview A University Center for Environmental Management on Military and Other Lands July 15, 2024

Barker Fariss, executive director of the Center for Environmental Management on Military Lands at Colorado State University, talks about their work with organizations including the U.S. Department of Defense, what he enjoys most about working on a college campus, and a priority to diversify the workforce.

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