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This university says it cut emissions by 19% since 2019. Was it all changes in commuting?

Higher Ed Dive

Vanderbilt University chalks up carbon emissions cuts to efficiency, energy sourcing and, yes, travel changes. Here's what other college leaders can do.

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Universities Expand Free Tuition Initiatives

Insight Into Diversity

Four prominent universities announced new or expanded tuition-free programs for low- and middle-income students this week. Despite financial challenges, the program underscores the university’s focus on providing accessible education to talented students from diverse economic backgrounds.

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University of Arizona plans accreditor switch set in motion by controversial online college acquisition

Higher Ed Dive

The change comes after the Education Department in 2019 started allowing regional accreditors to recruit colleges outside of their historical boundaries.

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Why are fewer Welsh 18-year-olds applying to university?

HEPI

UCAS data show that in 2024, the number of 18-year-olds from Wales applying to university was the lowest in the UK. of 18-year-olds in England had applied for university by the end of June deadline, only 33.8% The percentage of 18-year-olds who applied to university from Wales reached a record high of 38.1% While 41.9%

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Furman University Adopts Okanagan Charter to Prioritize Wellbeing

Insight Into Diversity

Furman University has adopted the Okanagan Charter, an international framework designed to integrate health and wellbeing into all aspects of campus life. Joining a network of universities across the country, Furman will share strategies and insights to foster a healthy, inclusive society. As one of 33 U.S.

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Howard University Taps Antiracist Scholar Ibram X. Kendi to Head New Advanced Studies Institute

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Howard University has appointed renowned historian and bestselling author Dr. Ibram X. Kendi significant expansion of the historically Black university's research capabilities. Wutoh said there is a strong alignment between Kendi's work and the university's mission. Howard's Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Anthony K.

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New Zealand’s full post-Covid recovery expected in 2025 

The PIE News

In 2019, more than 115,000 New Zealand was home to international students, but total enrolments fell by two-thirds to 40,000 students in 2022. Higher education has seen the largest recovery rate, where international student enrolments are at 86% of 2019 levels.

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