article thumbnail

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. According to the announcement, Rosemont students who have not completed their degrees by 2028 will have "multiple options," including transferring to Villanova's College of Professional Studies.

article thumbnail

College Revives Standardized Test Requirement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The college adopted a test-optional policy for applicants to the Classes of 2025, 2026, and 2027 and a test-recommended policy for applicants to the Class of 2028 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Lee Coffin, the college’s vice president and dean of admissions and financial aid.

College 111
university leaders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

These 2 colleges avoided closings in March by merger, acquisition

University Business

We are committed to securing the best possible options for our students, faculty and staff and believe this merger with Villanova offers the best opportunity to ensure that the Rosemont College history and legacy endures.” ” Rosemont students who graduate by 2028 will still receive a Rosemont degree.

College 81
article thumbnail

A Multipronged Approach to Harnessing Virtual Reality to Advance the HBCU Mission

Faculty Focus

Campus leaders had to rethink the digital learning resources available, and faculty had to rapidly adapt to changes in delivery methods while keeping students engaged. This approach aimed to improve student learning and clinical competency through evidence-based methods, with the endorsement of both faculty and students.

article thumbnail

President moves: Announcing a surge of hires, including this state flagship

University Business

The moves have drawn strong reactions from the community, particularly from faculty. He also increased the number of full-time faculty and expanded majors in regional workforce programs like welding and nursing. The next leader of West Virginia’s state flagship arrives at a momentous time for the university.

article thumbnail

Students left out of Texas A&M’s Qatar decision

The PIE News

According to Brittany Bounds, professor of History at TAMQU, the faculty in Doha had no prior suspicions of the campus’s closure. They announced that the university would wind down to an official closure in 2028 so all current students can complete their studies. They were informed of the news via an email from president Mark A.

Students 111
article thumbnail

A Multipronged Approach to Harnessing Virtual Reality to Advance the HBCU Mission

Faculty Focus

Campus leaders had to rethink the digital learning resources available, and faculty had to rapidly adapt to changes in delivery methods while keeping students engaged. This approach aimed to improve student learning and clinical competency through evidence-based methods, with the endorsement of both faculty and students.