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Plan B Propels Engineer to Higher Ed Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a career that has included both academia and the private sector, Dr. Teik C. Teik Lim “My family did not have much money, but with the help of a generous undergraduate scholarship from Michigan Tech, I was able to support myself through college and become the first member of my family to earn a college degree,” said Lim.

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Italian unis set to strengthen TNE initiatives in India

The PIE News

Our focus extends beyond engineering, energy, and agriculture – we are also working on cultural initiatives, including monument preservation, architecture, and historical traditions, where Italy plays a leading role, he said. This is the very first Spring edition of the Study in Italy fair at the Embassy of Italy.

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#ShoutOutForGerman – A case for language learning and German at British Universities

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The case for German is even stronger, as it is the most sought-after foreign language among UK employers and a key language in fields such as science, engineering, finance, and international relations.

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SE Asian STEM scholars awarded BC scholarships

The PIE News

Seven scholars from South East Asia have been chosen as recipients of the British Council’s scholarships for women in STEM for 2022/23, as the organisation continues efforts to enhance South East Asia-UK relations. Stellmacher said that such scholarships contribute to the overall perception and student consciousness of UK study.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Outreach efforts include education on financial aid options, including grants, scholarships and aid for undocumented students. Data informs decisions across key areas and workforce preparation for high-demand, high wage fields like IT, nursing and engineering. The number of bachelor’s degrees awarded to Latinx students has grown.

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AAMU’s STEM boon carves career paths for HBCU students

University Business

Alabama A&M University and HBCUs at large are some of the most underfunded state universities in the nation, fighting year after year for supplemental grants, scholarships and business partnerships to keep their students competitive in the workforce. Students pursuing this will receive scholarships and assistance with job placement.

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Israel: BGU launches new aid scholarships

The PIE News

Israeli institution Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has launched a new aid scholarships program for new immigrants following the war in Ukraine. It is headed by Louisa Meshi of the Department of Materials Engineering at BGU, who herself immigrated from Ukraine in 1990.