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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. 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.

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Rice University Announces Major Enrollment Expansion, Commits Over $1.5 Billion to Financial Aid

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Rice University has unveiled plans for unprecedented enrollment growth, aiming to increase its student population by approximately 30% by 2028 compared to 2020 levels, university officials announced Monday. Students from families earning less than $75,000 receive comprehensive coverage for tuition, fees, and living expenses.

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Egypt and France strengthen ties with slew of MoUs

The PIE News

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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Required to Study Abroad

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

To note, the students in these semester-long programs are responsible for their flights and travel costs, but Goucher’s Office of Global Education takes such costs into account when divvying out scholarships, Hoose said in an email. The goal is to reach 15% by 2028, Devereaux said.

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

University Business

An accomplished academic and administrator, Kiss earned her master’s and doctorate degree from Oxford College after earning a Rhodes scholarship. The news comes as a shock to some campus community members since the five-year president had signed a contract extension through 2028, 3 News reports.

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Germany’s work opportunities & price point attracting international students

The PIE News

In addition to very affordable fees at public institutions, private higher education universities offering up to 30% off tuition fees in scholarships is attracting students, education agents say. “Germany is offering visas to students really quickly.”

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Socrates in Space: University of Austin as a Model of America's Ivory Tower Future

Higher Education Inquirer

The founding 2024 class is expected to enroll 100 students, growing to 200 students in 2025 and 1,000 students in 2028. After the founding class, which will receive free tuition for four years, tuition is expected to be about $32,500 per year, with a number of students receiving scholarships.

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