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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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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. “Some of them strengthen existing programs, while others launch new ones.

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

Higher Education Inquirer

The University of Austin's inaugural class begins this September. We expect the public to receive information akin to propaganda from the new university while investigative reporters attempt to find what's really developing. Rockefeller), and Stanford University. Its initial faculty is composed of 19 men and 4 women.

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

University Business

Hiring Michael Benson – West Virginia University Michael T. Benson, West Virginia University Michael Benson has large shoes to fill beginning in July when he steps in as president at West Virginia University, replacing veteran academic leader Gordon Gee, who heads into retirement. Downs – Campbell University (N.C.)

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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. The Profi plus program, in turn, is for international academics with foreign university degrees and professional experience.

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Are cannabis programs set to become higher education’s next darling?

University Business

The potential for cannabis cultivation in the United States is so high that not even the Pope, who is against its legalization , could dissuade Saint Louis University (Mo.) By 2028, others put the cannabis industry’s market cap at nearly $200 billion. appeared first on University Business.