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Pell Grant Expansion Extends Educational Opportunities to Thousands of Incarcerated Students

Insight Into Diversity

Data supports the positive impact of PEPs, revealing a 43% lower likelihood of recidivism and a 13% higher employment rate for participants, according to the Vera Institute and the RAND Corporation — a nonprofit policy think tank that conducts research on numerous public sectors, including education.

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The UK University-Territory Relationship in a Post-Brexit World

GlobalHigherEd

Or might an equivalent of Cornell Tech NYC be worth creating in European higher education and research space? Hearing 2 – Higher Education and Research (A. Corbett, LSE Commission on the Future of Britain in Europe, 8 December 2015). Research Councils UK – Written evidence (4 December 2015). Adams & K.A.

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Closing Higher Ed’s Equity Gaps

Inside Higher Ed

The fact is that Princeton is not a research powerhouse in the applied sciences. The resounding demands for equity within higher education heard far and wide during the summer of 2020 have, I fear, faded. Inequities pervade American higher education. Does Princeton have robust graduate programs in those areas?

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2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award Winners

Insight Into Diversity

PEER and WISE Programs Clemson University College of Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences The PEER and WISE programs support students academically and demonstrate best practices and high graduation rates for underrepresented populations at predominantly White institutions.

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Inside the 2024 SANsational Awards: Meet this Year’s Winners!

WCET Frontiers

Since 2015, the awards have recognized the achievements of higher educational institutions and organizations nationwide that have raised the bar when developing comprehensive and viable solutions to challenging distance education compliance/state authorization issues. It is known for its focus on career-oriented education.

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Germany sees record int’l numbers

The PIE News

“German universities and research institutions continue to enjoy great international popularity,” said DAAD president Joybrato Mukherjee, attributing the demand to “the high quality of academic education, the freedom from fees and the good career opportunities for university graduates on the German labour market”.

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Reflections on a global Wales…

The PIE News

As I sat on a train weaving its way along Wales’ border with England, I found myself reflecting on an inspiring couple of days which began with The PIE Live Europe conference in London and ended with a spotlight on international education at the Senedd. It was a privilege to be invited back to speak at this year’s PIE Live Europe.