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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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Coursera scaled its GenAI catalog with a new course daily in 2024

Coursera blog

To support learners at every level, from beginners to experts, our partners published over 450 courses in 2024, expanding our catalog by 6x. IBM IBM Generative AI Engineering Professional Certificate Updated! The post Coursera scaled its GenAI catalog with a new course daily in 2024 appeared first on Coursera Blog. Enroll here!

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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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2025 and beyond: The road ahead for Australian universities

The PIE News

2024 was the year Australia doubled down on its ambition to create a stronger, fairer, and more future-ready higher education system as it works to implement recommendations laid out in the Universities Accord. A stronger, more sustainable Australia depends on their success.” “We are living in changing and challenging times.

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QS rankings: US and UK unis lead but Asian countries excel

The PIE News

The UK has 1,831 entries from 104 institutions this year, up from 1,797 in 2024. Sapienza University of Rome retains its number one ranking for classics and ancient history, while the University of Amsterdam leads in communication & media studies, and Wageningen University & Research holds the top spot in agriculture & forestry.

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On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Vernon Dunn, director of The Grainger Foundation Frontiers of Engineering at the National Academy of Engineers, first met Williams at one of the summer programs Williams ran at Xavier. Dunn says he speaks with Williams daily, seeking advice on managing people, navigating spaces, and how to best lead his program of young engineers.

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4 Innovative Higher Education Marketing Trends in 2024

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

Reading Time: 12 minutes As we navigate through 2024, the landscape of higher education marketing is evolving at an unprecedented pace. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the seven most innovative higher education marketing trends that are shaping the industry in 2024. Contact HEM today!