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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The path to higher education success has many obstacles and barriers for Latinos across the U.S. The mission of Excelencia in Education, founded in 2004 by Dr. Deborah A. Department of Education, the Upward Bound program works with students from six area high schools that are identified as potential first-generation college students.

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Ask not what you can do for engineering…

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Engineering is a UK powerhouse sector, growing in all UK regions and impacting all economic sectors. Engineers design, build and maintain the infrastructure, products and services that our economy and society depend on, provide life-saving medical devices, and are the drivers in our transition to a more sustainable world.

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Olin College President Steps Down Amid Financial Strain, Latest in String of Higher Ed Leadership Exits

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Gilda Barabino, president of Olin College of Engineering in Massachusetts, will leave her position at the end of the academic year, adding to the growing list of higher Dr. Gilda Barabino education leadership departures. The engineering college, founded in 1997, has struggled with operating deficits for over a decade.

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The Future of Equitable AI in Higher Education

Insight Into Diversity

As AI (artificial intelligence) continues to reshape industries, Complete College America (CCA) launched its Council on Equitable AI in 2024, a significant move that addresses systemic inequities in higher education. This initiative highlights AI’s growing role in educational settings and its potential to advance student success.

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New taskforce launched to explore UK mergers

The PIE News

The taskforce on efficiency and transformation in higher education will be chaired by Nigel Carrington, former vice chancellor at University of the Arts London. They are also critical regional employers, engines of growth, and equip our future workforce with the skills the UK needs to thrive.

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NTU: Taiwan’s gateway to world-class education and innovation

The PIE News

Today, NTU boasts an impressive 17 colleges, including the newly established School of Political Science and Economics, cementing its position as a global leader in education, research, and innovation. Here, NTU reveals what makes it an exemplary higher education institution in a crowded market.

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UNCF Announces UNITE 2025 Summit, Offers Complimentary Registration to All HBCUs and PBIs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Building on 2024's record-breaking attendance, the summit will include an opening gala, pre-summit workshops on institutional transformation, and sessions covering endowment growth, AI, and industry collaboration. These institutions are vital engines of opportunity, resilience and innovation," said UNCF President and CEO Dr. Lomax. "At