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Western Michigan University Provost Heilig Steps Down After Two Years of Record-Breaking Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Julian Vasquez Heilig, the first underrepresented minority Provost in Western Michigan University's history, announced his resignation from the position after a two- year tenure marked by significant institutional achievements. During his leadership, WMU set all-time records for online programs, graduation rates, and student retention.

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Johns Hopkins University in talks to establish India campus

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With the National Education Policy , introduced in 2020, promoting transnational education to establish India as a global hub of education, efforts are being made to attract international universities to the South Asian country. .”

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The Evolving Landscape of Higher Education in America

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The mid-1990s marked the end of an era where men had historically dominated higher education, setting the stage for a new chapter in American educational achievement. These variations provide crucial insights into how educational achievement intersects with both gender and racial identity in contemporary America.

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Honoring Excellence in Urban Teaching

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Alongside teaching, Thompson is also working on her master’s degree in education policy at Florida State University and is scheduled to graduate next month. She has plans to go on to earn her doctoral degree.

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IEAA calls on incoming Australian government for sector support

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At the recent Universities Australia Solutions summit, shadow education minister, Senator Sarah Henderson, reminded universities of the Coalition’s promise to impose even stricter caps on international enrolments than the current Albanese government is seeking, while taking aim at Labor’s international education policies.

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Impacting Policy and Creating Greater Equity

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in educational policy and planning, Reid hopes to make an impact on federal and state policies related to education. Going forward, he anticipates leveraging data and research to inform policy-making about schools and support families from marginalized backgrounds. After completing his Ph.D.

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Study: Outcomes of Students in Policy Debate Programs Linked to ELA Improvements and Postsecondary Enrollment

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Researchers found that students in policy debate programs during their middle and high school years saw improvements in ELA achievement and increases in the likelihood of graduating and enrolling in four-year colleges and universities. “We

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