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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A Project Belonging survey was conducted in spring 2024 that gathered data from 881 Latinx students about belonging, engagement and self-confidence. Latinx participation in the Metro College Success Program learning community increased by 25% between 2019 and 2024.

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The college closings of 2024—and what lies beyond

University Business

A flurry of colleges and universities have shuttheir doors following the pandemic, and 2024 didn’t show signs of slowing down. To begin, we will backtrack and organize all of the college closings of 2024, paying particular attention to two- and four-year, public and private nonprofit institutions.

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Indian edtech up 3% in 2024, driven by PhysicsWallah

The PIE News

According to data analysis conducted by Inc42, a startup media platform, edtech unicorn PhysicsWallah is leading the sector as it alone netted $210 million of the total funding in the first three quarters of 2024. Though funding in Q3 2024 was up 357% to $224 million from $49 million in Q3 2023, without PW, it stood at $14 million.

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Trends 2024: Which universities will place greater emphasis on critical thinking?

University Business

A “growing gap” has emerged between university qualifications and proof of proficiency in general 21st-century skills, according to an international report from 2016 to 2021 by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). “It’s really important to have your knowledge of your field of study.

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Nine-in-10 Believe in Free Speech, 7-in-10 Feel Discomforted

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

College Student Views on Free Expression and Campus Speech 2024 ” is part of a research series started in 2016 that tracks college student views on the First Amendment and free expression. Also, discomfort with the speech environment on campus rose with 7-in-10 students saying speech can be as damaging as physical violence.

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Addressing Election Stress in the Workplace

Inside Higher Ed

For many people, the 2024 U.S. The American Psychological Association reported that the 2016 election was a “very or somewhat significant source of stress” for 52 percent of American adults. Fleur, Shaila Kotadia and Matthew Griffith offer ideas for a trauma-informed approach to support employee well-being in an election year.

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Social Media Trends for 2024: Strategies for Educational Institutions

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

Reading Time: 10 minutes As we transition into the second half of 2024, understanding and leveraging social media trends is more crucial than ever, especially for educational institutions aiming to recruit students locally and internationally. In this blog post, we will delve into the social media trends of 2024. Contact HEM today!