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These public colleges and MSIs are powerful economic engines

University Business

Low-key public colleges and minority-serving institutions, commonly known as MSIs, are serving as strong engines for economic mobility for the average American, according to new data by Third Way, a center-left think tank focused on improving learner outcomes. Princeton University $110,066 $39,913 0.46 CUNY City College $66,039 $38,037 0.49

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Engineering majors earn top salaries for grads—with a caveat

University Business

The starting salaries for recent bachelor’s degree earners, however, show that while universities are quickly preparing for a new workforce, traditional pathways in engineering are still the most lucrative positions for the young workforce. Civil engineering – $65,000 (tie) Economics (tie) Business Analytics (tie) Mathematics 15.

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The 2024 Insight Into Diversity Inspiring Programs in STEM Award

Insight Into Diversity

The full list of 2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award winners can be found here. The full list of 2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award winners can be found here. Former Native Explorer participant and mentor, Dr. Lana Duke is a Chickasaw citizen and graduated from Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in May 2024.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Michael Gutierrez “We believe that Hartnell College is an engine for economic vitality in our region and for students to move from poverty to prosperity,” says Michael Gutierrez, superintendent/president of Hartnell. “In Latinx participation in the Metro College Success Program learning community increased by 25% between 2019 and 2024.

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Announcing Coursera’s 2024 Outstanding Partner Achievement Award Winners

Coursera blog

Coursera honors innovative educators at 2024 Partner Awards. At our 12th annual Coursera Conference on September 17th, 2024, in addition to announcing awards for our customers , we’re proud to announce the recipients of our Partner Awards. Missed Coursera Connect 2024? Watch the keynote.

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Insight Into Diversity Magazine Announces 2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award Recipients

Insight Into Diversity

Today, Insight Into Diversity magazine, the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education, announced the 83 recipients of its 2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award. The 2024 recipients will be featured in the September 2024 issue of Insight Into Diversity magazine.

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Over 140 Indian students awarded Erasmus scholarships in 2024

The PIE News

2024 also marks the 20th anniversary of the Erasmus Mundus joint master’s program, highlighting its massive impact on students, higher education institutions, and countries outside of the EU. The post Over 140 Indian students awarded Erasmus scholarships in 2024 appeared first on The PIE News.