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Illuminating Asian American Narratives in Literature and Academia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Trans journey to academia was not predetermined. The funding and mentorship support I received through that program were vital in helping me prepare application materials to apply for graduate school and figure out how to navigate and thrive in academia as a woman of color, Tran explains. She went on to earn both her M.A.

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Morgan State University’s Bold Journey Toward Elite R1 Research Status

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Wilson,the quest to attain R1 status the highest designation auniversity can get for its research enterprise is aboutmore than just attaining some sort of higher education sealof approval. From 2005 to 2021, for instance, theclassification system considered 10 different variables.

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IIT Bombay to establish international centre in Japan

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This collaboration aims to advance academic and research excellence, foster industry-academia co-creation and promote a wide range of collaborative initiatives, it said. According to government data , 1,302 Indian students pursued higher education in Japan in 2022.

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Dr. Robert Scott Named Finalist for Albany State University Presidency

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Robert Scott as the sole finalist for the presidency of Albany State University (ASU), bringing a leader with extensive experience in both academia and corporate innovation to the historically Black institution. would bring a diverse background that spans higher education and corporate leadership to ASU if confirmed.

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Higher Education is Indeed a Business, the Business of Student Transformation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When I first became a higher education professional, I remember being told that higher education was not a business. Now more than ever, I reflect on that perspective and ask if it is relevant to society’s emerging realities and today’s public perceptions and expectations for higher education.

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Report: Faculty of Color in Psychology Face Structural Hurdles in Academia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

of tenure-track faculty as of fall 2021 were self-identified faculty of color, the majority being assistant professors. According to the report, faculty of color can be subject to several “taxes” in academia. The report provides recommendations to address them. Despite people of color comprising more than 40% of the general U.S.

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Germany reaches record high with 380k international students

The PIE News

. “The number of international students at German universities has risen for 15 years in a row, even during the coronavirus pandemic,” said Prof Dr Monika Jungbauer-Gans, scientific director of the German Centre for Higher Education Research and Science Studies, DZHW.

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