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Villanova and Rosemont Announce Merger, Smaller Catholic Institution to Be Absorbed by 2028

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The merger, which begins its first phase in 2027, will ultimately transform Rosemont College into "Villanova University, Rosemont Campus" by 2028. During the multi-year transition period, Rosemont will continue operating independently, allowing current students the opportunity to graduate with Rosemont College degrees. "We

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How to stand out when recruiting stopped-out learners

University Business

Northeast Ohio is encouraging stopped-adult learners to re-enroll by promising to erase up to $5,000 in unpaid balances as they progress toward earning their degree. Two years into the experiment, tuition generated by the 500 students who’ve returned approaches $1.6

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French business school ESCP eyes collabs with IITs

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The collaboration, which started with a semester-long student exchange, has now blossomed into dual degree offerings between ESCP and top IIMs, as well as other Indian business schools. Now we can grant Emirati degrees. Thats where we (IITs and ESCP) complement each other, stated Laulusa. It was set in 2022 for executive education.

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Egypt and France strengthen ties with slew of MoUs

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The agreement outlined their joined efforts to offer dual degrees in 15 scientific disciplines and established a scholarship program enabling 100 Egyptian PhD candidates to pursue advanced studies in France between 2025 and 2028.

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New initiative seeks to boost value of community college degrees

University Business

From 2023 through 2028, ten community colleges across the nation will have the opportunity to participate in a program that will boost their reputations in a big way. The Aspen Institute, in partnership with the Community College Research Center (CCRC) at Teacher College, Columbia University, leads the initiative.

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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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Mississippi Bill Targets Three Colleges for Closure

Insight Into Diversity

A new cost-cutting bill proposed in the Mississippi Senate targets three state-funded higher education institutions for closure by June 20, 2028. of Mississippians having earned a bachelor’s degree or higher, according to the World Population Review , the state ranks 49th in the nation, only behind West Virginia, in college graduation rates.

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