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The ongoing saga of REF 2028: why doesn’t teaching count for impact?

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The initial decisions on REF 2028 (REF 2028/23/01 from Research England et al ), based on the report on FRAP – the Future Research Assessment Programme – contain one surprise and one non-surprise among nearly 40 decisions. by Ian McNay Surprise, surprise…or not.

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A US university has a new requirement to graduate: take a climate change course

The Guardian - Higher Education

About 7,000 students from the class of 2028 will be affected this year. Courses must cover at least 30% climate-related content and address two of four areas, including scientific foundations, human impacts, mitigation strategies, and project-based learning. Continue reading.

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Campus diversity is becoming difficult to measure as students keep their race and ethnicity hidden on college applications

University Business

As higher education institutions begin reporting the racial makeup of the class of 2028—the first to be affected by the 2023 decision—the data is hard to interpret, confusing and inconclusive.

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Texas A&M Shutters Controversial Qatar Campus

Inside Higher Ed

Texas A&M University will close its campus in Qatar by 2028, ending a 21-year partnership with the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, run by the Qatari government.

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Advancing Accessibility at Adelphi University: A Blueprint for Campus Diversity and Inclusion

Insight Into Diversity

The Adelphi University class of 2028 breaks boundaries as the first in the school’s history to enroll a majority of students of color. With these ongoing efforts, Adelphi University is not only fostering an inclusive environment, but also setting a standard for accessibility in higher education.

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Mississippi senator wants to close 3 state universities by 2028. - Grant McLaughlin, Mississippi Clarion Ledger

Economics and Change in Higher Education

Bay Path University announced Tuesday its plans to acquire Cambridge College, bringing together two private Massachusetts nonprofits focused on career education. The colleges expect the deal to close this June pending accreditor and regulatory approval.

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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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