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Campus sustainability: Where the U.S. lands in the world rankings

University Business

The College of the Atlantic was the first college to achieve carbon neutrality in the U.S. 1 nine years in a row?

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How to Improve College Teaching in 2023

Inside Higher Ed

A third tradition, which stressed research, scholarship, and the applied sciences, emerged in nineteenth century Germany, especially at the universities of Gottingen and Berlin. In my view, achieving these goals is largely a matter of institutional priorities. The key, I believe, is to: 1.

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Closing Higher Ed’s Equity Gaps

Inside Higher Ed

” Princeton’s defense: “Operating expenses don’t include hundreds of millions in capital expenditures the endowment provides every year to fund things like research equipment and facilities.” Nor does it have a major nanoscience facility. Does Princeton have robust graduate programs in those areas?

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2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award Winners

Insight Into Diversity

PEER and WISE Programs Clemson University College of Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences The PEER and WISE programs support students academically and demonstrate best practices and high graduation rates for underrepresented populations at predominantly White institutions.

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The Invisible Student Majority

Inside Higher Ed

Let me not be misunderstood: Irrespective of their ability or prior educational achievement, students from lower-income backgrounds are incentivized to attend institutions with fewer resources, which, in turn, reduces their chances for graduation and finding a good job. Reimagine and redesign the student experience around a commuter lens.