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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

By 2026, merit scholarships will be reduced to $10,000 annually, a move aimed at ensuring long-term sustainability. These scholarship reductions have drawn concern from ABET, the college's accrediting organization.

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Aus scholarships and partnerships in India

The PIE News

A new scholarship program for talented young Indian researchers, four university partnerships and an India-Australia education plan have all been unveiled as high-profile leaders met in India this week. The post Aus scholarships and partnerships in India appeared first on The PIE News.

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Universities welcome budget to prevent Canadian “brain drain”

The PIE News

Canadian universities have welcomed president Trudeau’s new federal budget announced on April 16, hailing funding boosts for academic research and graduate scholarships and greater support for student housing and mental healthcare. The budget will provide grants of $1.8

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OLAY and Coursera launch cosmetic science Specialization to bridge the gender gap in STEM

Coursera blog

OLAY will award $2 million worth of scholarships for learners interested in cosmetic sciences By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer , Coursera Today, OLAY is launching a new Specialization, Introduction to Cosmetic Science and Ingredients , on Coursera. Scholarships are open to all, but women are encouraged to apply.

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Uoffer Global and Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford collaborate to foster future Chinese leaders through MBA scholarships

The PIE News

The scholarship will support two partial MBA scholarships each year for academic years 2025/26, 2026/27 and 2027/28. The Uoffer Global MBA Scholarships are dedicated to supporting Chinese students at Oxford University’s Saïd Business School.

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UA Libraries’ Digital Archival Project Empowers Voices Among U.S.-Mexico Border Communities

Insight Into Diversity

Serving as the heart of knowledge and scholarship in higher education, academic libraries are uniquely positioned to advance and support digital and data-driven storytelling and archival efforts, especially as they relate to marginalized communities. Children of the Mexican Folklore Club reenacting Las Posadas procession, 1959.

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Four ways for career centers to engage students

Inside Higher Ed

One approach: at the College of William & Mary, career development is a key portion of the institution’s strategic plan, Vision 2026 , and its office of Career Development and Professional Engagement has promoted experiential learning through scholarships and its campus partners.

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