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UT Austin president departing for Southern Methodist University

Higher Ed Dive

Jay Hartzell has served as the Texas public university’s leader since 2020 and joined its faculty in 2001.

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The Role of Writing in Communicative Language Teaching: An Investigation of an AI-Integrated Classroom Activity

Faculty Focus

Writing also offers a unique space where grammar is applied practically, encouraging students to see grammatical structures not just as abstract rules but as tools for effective communication (Thompson, 2001; Hyland, 2000). Angela Rodriguez Mooney, PhD, is an assistant professor of Spanish and the Texas Women’s University.

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CU Boulder’s ESG and Sustainability MBA Pathway Prepares Future Business Leaders

Insight Into Diversity

The ESG and Sustainability MBA Pathway at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) Leeds School of Business provides students with the skills, knowledge, and network to excel in the rapidly growing ESG sector. Formerly known as the Net Impact Case Competition, it has provided students with real-world business challenges since 2001.

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Effect of Institutional Autonomy on Academic Freedom in Higher Education Institutions in Ghana

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For instance, institutional autonomy and academic freedom are widely acknowledged as essential for the optimization of university operations in most African nations. Universities offer the necessary space for the exercise of academic freedom, and thus, institutional autonomy is necessary for its preservation.

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Legends Henry and Shirley Frye Honored with Renaming of A&T Building

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has renamed its Academic Classroom Building, one of its most high-profile buildings. In 1959, he became the first African American student to complete study and graduate from the University of North Carolina School of Law and, in 1963, the first African American assistant U.S.

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Most popular stories: Here is UB’s top 10 for 2024

University Business

It’s no wonder, then, why college and university leaders were eager to discover who could claim the prettiest campusor best all-around institution. Here are the 10 most popular stories from University Business’ website for 2024: 1. A shrinking number of institutions in the market may breed fiercer competition.

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Alabama’s Coach Saban Retires with Historic Seven National Titles

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

University of Alabama football head coach Nick Saban has announced his retirement. He won his first title with LSU and another six during 17 seasons at the University of Alabama, where his teams were ranked No. The University of Alabama has been a very special place to Terry and me,” said Saban. “It 10, 2024.

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