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Fraud in academia: How can universities avoid costly litigation?

University Business

No corner is free from this specter—not even the hallowed halls of academia. Recruiting fraud In 2015, the government announced a “landmark settlement” with the second largest for-profit college company in the country, Education Management Corporation—arising from FCA lawsuits filed by four relators. million in federal grant funds.

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Europe and Africa strengthen research ties in mathematics 

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There is a huge need for research expertise on mathematics in academia and business. The new cluster, CoRE-Math, will develop a collaborative PhD program to train mathematics graduates with a key aim of applying their knowledge beyond academia, prioritising innovation and technology to meet societal demands.

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Reimagining Black Male Success in Education: Moving from Marginalization to Empowerment

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As Black male scholars deeply invested in education reform, we believe it is essential to reshape the narrative surrounding Black males, especially in academia. 2015; Harper & Davis, III, 2012). These experiences often lead to feelings of isolation and directly impact their confidence, mental health, and academic success.

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International Women’s Day: ¼ of the Top 200 Higher Ed Leaders Worldwide are Women

Insight Into Diversity

Since THE first began collecting data in 2015, the number of women-led institutions has increased from 14% to 25%. The 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings have been released, and analysis reveals that, for the first time, 50 of the top 200 institutions are led by women.

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Teaching Marketing Students to Create GenAI-driven Social Media Content 

Faculty Focus

The assignment created a bridge between academia and business (Rohm, 2019), and emphasized active learning by requiring students to develop a style guide (“Sprout Social”, 2024) and use GenAi tools such as ChatGPT, an AI tool owned by Open AI, to generate social media content for a real business. Fitness Formula MN. Be healthy.

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From Likes to Learning: Enhancing Classroom Culture through Social Media Engagement   

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In this piece, we explore how social media, as a pervasive cultural force, impacts the educational journey and engagement of undergraduate students while shaping their persistence and success in academia. 2013 & 2015) Youth Participatory Politics Survey Project, United States, 2013 and 2015 Panel Data. link] Cohen, G.

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Teaching Marketing Students to Create GenAI-driven Social Media Content 

Faculty Focus

The assignment created a bridge between academia and business (Rohm, 2019), and emphasized active learning by requiring students to develop a style guide (“Sprout Social”, 2024) and use GenAi tools such as ChatGPT, an AI tool owned by Open AI, to generate social media content for a real business. Fitness Formula MN. Be healthy.