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Dr. Blanca E. Vega

@blancavnyc.bsky.social
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Associate Professor of #HIED #ScholarMami. Former #DissertatingLatina. #NewYorker. Daughter of #Ecuadorian immigrants. Reader/writer of #race #education #Ecuador #Love. Reality tv connoisseur. May revive my blog called #RaceWorkRaceLove.

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David M. Perry @lollardfish.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Reminder: Abolish DHS.
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Perry: Abolish ICE? How about DHS altogether.
"We have models for how to structure federal immigration oversight that doesn't rely on an unaccountable masked secret police force running rampant in our streets," David M. Perry writes.
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Dr. Blanca E. Vega @blancavnyc.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
The summer before college changes parents too. What surprised you most about who you became during the process of sending a child off to college?
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Dr. Blanca E. Vega (@blancavnyc1)
The summer before college is often framed as a transition for students. But this week I have been reflecting about how deeply it transforms parents, caregivers, and families too. There are the obviou...
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Dr. Blanca E. Vega @blancavnyc.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Laundry gurus: how do you keep your sheets from strangling and suffocating the rest of your laundry?! They come out all wrinkled, too. So annoying!
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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
I quite like this kind of moxie.
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Dr. Blanca E. Vega @blancavnyc.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Parents: what’s one thing you wish you had known the summer before your child left for college? I wish I remembered that some colleges start in mid-August. I thought we had more time than we actually did.
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This week, I’m thinking deeply about summer transitions and the emotional season before children leave for college. There is so much attention placed on applications, financial aid, orientation, and m...
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Dr. Blanca E. Vega @blancavnyc.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
As I approach 50 and prepare to end my sabbatical, I am thinking deeply about transitions. College-going season is exciting, but many families are also navigating grief, reinvention, uncertainty, and change at the same time. This week’s post:“Nobody Prepares Parents for the Summer Before College.”
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Nobody Prepares Parents for the Summer Before College
I recently came across a post I wrote three years ago when my bonus daughter was graduating from high school.
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Matt Barnum @mattbarnum.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
More here, including sources for these claims. www.chalkbeat.org/2026/03/24/c... I agree that there remain many big open questions about the future of higher education. But any predictions about the future need to start with a basic understanding of the present.
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America is turning against college. So why are more students enrolling?
And can the enrollment boom last as artificial intelligence threatens to change the job market?
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Dr. Blanca E. Vega @blancavnyc.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Many universities care deeply about undocumented students while also fearing political scrutiny and legal uncertainty. The result is often institutional silence: unclear guidance and fragmented support systems that shift emotional and compliance-related burdens onto students and staff.
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Dr. Blanca E. Vega (@blancavnyc1)
In my research, I have become increasingly interested in institutional ambivalence surrounding undocumented students. In my conversations with higher education professionals, i learned that many univ...
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Dr. Blanca E. Vega @blancavnyc.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
This is the time for higher education leaders to rethink FAFSA, rethink how we identify our students for financial aid purposes, and stop requiring social security numbers to determine eligibility for funding. substack.com/@blancavnyc1...
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Dr. Blanca E. Vega (@blancavnyc1)
Approximately 32% of postsecondary students are immigrants or children of immigrants. At a time when Latinos were the only group not experiencing a demographic cliff, this should concern us all. I wor...
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Dr. Blanca E. Vega @blancavnyc.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
University Silence in the Shadow of Illegality substack.com/@blancavnyc1...
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University Silence in the Shadow of Illegality
Last week, I wrote about college affordability and the financial realities many not so blended families navigate while trying to support students through higher education.
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Dr. Blanca E. Vega @blancavnyc.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
It’s really not enough to think about the safety of undocumented students. The reality is many of our documented students live in mixed status families and have been affected in serious ways by this inhumane government.
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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
It’s time. Meet in Selma. Saturday, May 16th. blackpowerwarroom.com/dayofaction/
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All Roads Lead to the South — National Day of Action for Voting Rights
The voting rights they marched for are being stripped away right now. We're going back. Are you coming?
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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 11/05/2026
Under President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” food stamp applicants are fighting to prove eligibility and facing questions about birthday gifts sent over Zelle. A crisis in Arizona offers a warning for America.
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The families going hungry because of Trump’s food stamp cuts
Under President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” food stamp applicants are fighting to prove eligibility and facing questions about birthday gifts sent over Zelle. A crisis in Arizona offers a wa...
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Dr. Blanca E. Vega @blancavnyc.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
We did too. And they were down servers. I love going out but i may move Mothers Day to Saturday to avoid all that 🤣
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Dr. Blanca E. Vega @blancavnyc.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Can’t make this stuff up… 🙄
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Dr. Blanca E. Vega @blancavnyc.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Seriously. I wanted to stay home but we went out for lunch and i just felt bad for the folks serving… and of course we were there way too long.
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Dr. Blanca E. Vega @blancavnyc.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Happy Mother’s Day to all NY Knicks fans!!
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New York Knicks Player Yessir Celebration
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Dr. Blanca E. Vega @blancavnyc.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
After a week of conversations about college affordability and “not-so-blended” families, I also want to recognize the resilience families bring to this process. For those navigating complicated family dynamics, what made you feel hopeful during the college process?
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Reminder... Any political party trying to make it harder to vote is sending a clear message — they can't win on their ideas alone.
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Dr. Blanca E. Vega @blancavnyc.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
This week I wrote about college affordability and not-so-blended families. One thing that kept emerging was shame. Many families stay silent about financial realities, especially when one parent refuses to contribute. How can colleges better acknowledge diverse family financial situations?
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Dr. Blanca E. Vega @blancavnyc.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Following Wednesday’s post about college affordability, I keep thinking about how emotionally complicated the college process can become in blended or divorced families. What is one way families can better support students emotionally during this process?
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Isabela Dias @isabelaalhadeff.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
“I live in constant fear that I will be subjected to further baseless detentions just for going about my daily life." On May 2, Leonardo Garcia Venegas, a Florida-born US citizen, was detained by ICE in Alabama for the third time (!) in the span of a year. And he's suing the federal government.
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ICE keeps detaining the same US citizen again, and again, and again. He’s fighting back.
“I only wish to live my life in peace,” Leonardo Garcia Venegas said in a declaration.
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Forbes @forbes.com · 06/05/2026
California Bill Would Create A $23 Billion Fund For University Research
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California Bill Would Create A $23 Billion Fund For University Research
A California bill would give voters the chance to vote on whether the state should create a $23 billion bond that would be used to award grants to university researchers.
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Dr. Blanca E. Vega @blancavnyc.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Looking forward to using this in my class next Spring!
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Brendan Cantwell @cantb.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
If you think administrative bloat or similar concerns is the cause of higher education’s financal woes, you should read this essay by @robertkelchen.com. Its among the most important essays on higner ed written in recent years www.chronicle.com/article/how-...
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Opinion | When Colleges Make Cuts, Here’s What’s Most at Risk
Academics, facilities, and general administration budgets are often slashed.
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Dr. Blanca E. Vega @blancavnyc.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
This week I wrote about college affordability and the realities of blended families. Higher ed often assume families are financially&emotionally unified households. What is one thing you wish someone had explained to you about paying for college before the process began?
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Lexi Pandell @lpandell.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
What is the one thing that nobody told you when you were starting out as a writer? I'll go first: Rejection is a part of the deal, even for talented writers. Like...so much rejection! Success as a writer is all about persistence.
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Robert Kelchen @robertkelchen.com · 06/05/2026
The Universities of Wisconsin got $25 million in the state budget to give pay raises to faculty in "high-demand" fields, plus a $2 million earmark to Madison for conservative thought. State funding models tied to demand are fairly common. Trying to raises is new. captimes.com/news/educati...
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Appendix: Table 1 
CIP CODES CATEGORY/HIGH DEMAND FIELDS 
ACCOUNTING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
AGRICULTURAL/ANIMAL/PLANT/VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS
COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCE
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
DATA ANALYTICS
DATA SCIENCE
DIGITAL MARKETING
EDUCATION
EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT, EVALUATION, AND RESEARCH
ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
GRAPHIC DESIGN
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
HEALTH PROFESSIONS RESIDENCY/FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS
HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED 
PROTECTIVE SERVICES 
LINGUISTICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
PSYCHOLOGY
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
SOCIAL SCIENCES
SOCIAL WORK
THANATOLOGY
VETERINARY MEDICINE
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Dr. Blanca E. Vega @blancavnyc.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
What I’ve Learned About Paying for College in A Not So Blended Family substack.com/@blancavnyc1...
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What I’ve Learned About Paying for College in a Not So Blended Family
College affordability refers to the ability of students and families to pay for the full cost of college such as tuition, fees, living expenses, and other related costs.
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Inside Higher Ed @insidehighered.com · 05/05/2026
S.C. Lt. Governor Threatens to Defund HBCU That Canceled Her Speech Pamela Evette said Thursday she’s “not a vindictive person.” But she’s gotten behind a push by some lawmakers to eliminate South Carolina State University’s funding. bit.ly/49cDiy0 #EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, S.C.
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Robert Kelchen @robertkelchen.com · 04/05/2026
Tonight, I'm watching this great documentary on the Gallaudet student protest of 1988 over the selection of yet another non-Deaf president. The board chair doesn't come across very favorably, to say the least.
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Deaf President Now | Gallaudet University
Discover the history and impact of the Deaf President Now (DPN) movement at Gallaudet University, advocating for deaf leadership and inclusivity in education.
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Dr. Blanca E. Vega @blancavnyc.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
TEEHEE!!! 🤭🤣🤪
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Dr. Blanca E. Vega @blancavnyc.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
My question: What happens when one parent opts out of paying for college and the other takes it on alone? How do you support the child through that, financially and emotionally? Feel free to add your perspectives.
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Dr. Blanca E. Vega @blancavnyc.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Happy Sunday, BlueSky! I’m thinking about college affordability in blended families. As a bonus mom with one child in college and another headed in that direction, i have witnessed how critical planning is when one parent decides to stop supporting their child financially.
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Chris Conzen @chrisconzen.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
With “decision day” just passing on Friday, be prepared for some possibly more bad financial news coming out of Higher Ed. We should now have a clearer picture of whether those increases in high schoolers & parents souring on college translate to actions.
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Manny Voices @itsdrlittle.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
To me, romance is simply whatever you & your partner(s) engage in to make each other feel like they're the center of the universe in that moment. Care. Consideration. Authenticity over performative facades.
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Keith Boykin @keithboykin.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Following the Supreme Court’s decision weakening the Voting Rights Act, Republican governors in Tennessee and Alabama plan to redraw their state congressional maps to eliminate majority-Black congressional districts.
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Southern States Move to Redistrict Under Weakened Voting Rights Act
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Errol Louis @errollouis.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
www.youtube.com/live/uLZ2sk8...
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LIVE: The Big Deal
YouTube video by Spectrum News
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 01/05/2026
“Each of us here has a story of generational struggle. Amazon is trying to erase that.” Warehouse workers, delivery drivers, and software engineers are organizing against America’s deportation machine.
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Amazon powers ICE. Its workers aren't happy.
Warehouse workers, delivery drivers, and software engineers are organizing against America’s deportation machine.
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Robert Kelchen @robertkelchen.com · 02/05/2026
This is a good piece on the growing demand for interim CFOs to quickly cut costs at colleges facing budget deficits. Like interim presidents, interim CFOs are expected to make unpopular decisions (and get paid accordingly).
chronicle.com
Higher Ed’s New Crisis Managers
Interim chief financial officers are now every struggling college’s first call.
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Dr. Blanca E. Vega @blancavnyc.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Trauma. Knick, Mets, and Ecuador fan… i been hurt hurt and hurt.😩
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Dr. Blanca E. Vega @blancavnyc.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Ok you saw. I watched till the end because as a life long knick fan … we need to watch till the end END .
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Dr. Blanca E. Vega @blancavnyc.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Knicks in Six!!!!
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a basketball player with the number 12 on his jersey looks up at the sky
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Dr. Blanca E. Vega @blancavnyc.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
👀👀👀👀
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Dr. Blanca E. Vega @blancavnyc.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
KNICKS IN SIX!! 🤣
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Dr. Blanca E. Vega @blancavnyc.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
At first i thought you may be talking about the Knicks 🤣
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Dr. Blanca E. Vega @blancavnyc.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
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Robert Kelchen @robertkelchen.com · 30/04/2026
The University of Maryland got hit with a ten percent cut in state funding for FY27, resulting in hiring and travel freezes as well as deferred maintenance. Expect more colleges to adopt midyear budget cuts this fall as oil prices stay high and inflation ticks back up.
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UMD enacts hiring freeze, will begin layoffs amid 10% state funding cut
In a campuswide email Monday, university administrators announced that, effective immediately, no new positions will be created until at least June 30.
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Politico @politico.com · 29/04/2026
BREAKING: The Supreme Court significantly narrowed a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, further eroding the impact of the landmark civil rights-era law.
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Supreme Court limits Voting Rights Act
In a 6-3 ruling, the justices narrowed how a key provision of the Voting Rights Act can be enforced.
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Adrienne Dixson @doctadre.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
The Roberts Court destroyed Brown, affirmative action, and destroyed the VRA over time.
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a man wearing a hat and a red shirt says they are who we thought they were !
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