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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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New taskforce launched to explore UK mergers

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

They shared their convictions with their two sons, including the importance of education and social service. It took him awhile to connect the dots from his passion to higher education. 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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Canadian associations welcome collaboration with new Prime Minister

The PIE News

With Mark Carney sworn in as Canadas new Prime Minister, major education groups have urged the incoming cabinet to recognise international students’ vital role in the countrys economy.

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APAIE 2025 champions inclusivity and global citizenship

The PIE News

Thats a very unique thing about the conference this year, Venky Shankararaman, APAIE president and vice provost (education), Singapore Management University , told The PIE News. The emphasis on smaller, underrepresented countries holds particular significance as the conference continues to expand. Raj Kumar, founding vice-chancellor of O.P.

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California Seeks to Expand Access for Community College Transfers Under New Plan

Insight Into Diversity

The proposed legislation requires the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) to prioritize transfer applicants who complete associate degrees for transfer in specific majors starting from 2026-27. By 2028-29, it will expand to at least 12 majors, including STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields, at UCLA.

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Universities of Wisconsin Regents Reject Deal to Cut Diversity Efforts

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

They also denied funding for an engineering building at UW-Madison, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. UW leaders’ deal with Republicans on Friday would have resulted in the funding for a 6% UW employee raise over two years; a new engineering building – approximately $200 million; and dorm renovations. lawmakers on the right.