article thumbnail

From the Military to the Ivy League: Two Veterans Pursue Dartmouth’s Online Master of Engineering

Coursera blog

John Murphy and Felix Hong have traversed unique yet parallel journeys, from serving their country to pursuing advanced degrees through Dartmouths online Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering (MEng). With his Post-9/11 GI Bill expiring in 2029, he knew this was his opportunity to explore getting his masters degree.

article thumbnail

Higher Education Faces Challenges: Rising Costs, Declining Enrollment, and Equity Issues

Insight Into Diversity

The higher education landscape in the United States is undergoing a seismic shift, with as many as 80 colleges and universities predicted to close by 2029. A report by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia highlights troubling trends, including a 15% enrollment drop projected between 2025 and 2029.

Equity 95
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

TU Dresden and KCL transCampus aims to widen

The PIE News

“Our two excellent universities [work together] in a complementary way, we bring together expertise and we are connecting in the future much more engineering science in to these topics… We combine basic research, big technology transfer in order to develop systems for a digital world.”

article thumbnail

Mapping the Legacy of RPI's First African American Woman Leader

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I thought I could make more of a difference at MIT because of its unique role in science and engineering.” Among her current commitments is serving as a member of The Nature Conservancy’s global board of directors, a position she will hold until 2029. “That forced me to think about what I was doing,” she said. “I

article thumbnail

What is a ‘research culture’?

SRHE

With many providers offering ‘Professional’ doctorates, leading for example to a Doctorate in Business, a Doctorate in Education, a Doctorate in Engineering, the thesis may be replaced partly or wholly by professional experience and study may take place in conjunction with paid work as a required element.

article thumbnail

Danish minister calls for international student u-turn amid labour shortages

The PIE News

Earlier this year, news reforms were introduced which allow universities to open 1,100 English language places each year until 2029, but Egelund believes these don’t go far enough. Our need is great, and the competition for qualified young people and labour is fierce,” Christina Egelund told Danish press.

Students 145