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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

The PIE News

The hike followed the Office for Students’ annual review in June 2024, which painted a bleak financial picture for Englands higher education sector,predicting that a significant decline in international student numbers, coupled with no cost-cutting activity, could lead to up to 80% of institutions being in deficit by 2026/27.

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Canadian associations welcome collaboration with new Prime Minister

The PIE News

This aligns with the governments aim to reduce Canadas total population of temporary residents by about 445,000 in 2025 followed by another 445,000 in 2026. While our advocacy focuses on the federal level, we recognise the persistent underfunding of the post-secondary sector in many provinces, stated the Universities Canada spokesperson.

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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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APAIE 2025 champions inclusivity and global citizenship

The PIE News

“We are here with 18 universities from Romania, representing diverse fields of study, including engineering, medicine, business, agronomic sciences, and more. Participants eagerly welcomed the announcement of Hong Kong as the host city for APAIE 2026.

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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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UW Regents to Reconsider Funding Deal Involving DEI Cuts

Insight Into Diversity

This agreement promises significant funding for employee salary increases and essential campus construction projects, including a new engineering building at UW-Madison. The University of Wisconsin (UW) Board of Regents is set to reconsider a controversial deal with Republican lawmakers that it previously rejected last Saturday.