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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In what officials describe as a response to "the changing higher education landscape," Rosemont College and Villanova University have announced a merger agreement that will eventually see the smaller Catholic institution absorbed into its larger neighbor on Philadelphia's Main Line. Villanova University President Rev.

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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. million— 25 times greater than their canceled debt , according to Ithaka S+R, a research nonprofit focused on higher ed accessibility. GPA or higher.

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Egypt and France strengthen ties with slew of MoUs

The PIE News

President Emmanuel Macron travelled to Egypt earlier this month the visit building on the landmark of the higher education framework agreement signed by the two countries last July. “The visit underscored the immense value of cross-cultural dialogue in advancing Egypts higher education sector,” he said.

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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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The higher education sector should welcome the new proposals on franchise provision but still act to hold the Office for Students and Ministers to account – by Professor Nick Braisby

HEPI

This blog responding to the Government’s new ‘crack down on rogue higher education operators ‘ has been kindly written for HEPI by the outgoing Vice-Chancellor of Buckinghamshire New University, Professor Nick Braisby. Applications are expected to reopen in August 2025, but the OfS is keeping this under review.

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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. Though the bill is still in committee, if passed, it could have a significant impact on the overall landscape of higher education in the state. With only 22.8%

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IIT Guwahati Launches Online Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence on Coursera

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This online degree prepares learners for high-paying, fast-growing careers in data science and artificial intelligence. NEP 2020 further highlights the importance of increasing the Gross Enrollment Ratio in higher education. The degree rewards learning throughout with multiple exit options.

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