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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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Echoing Oz, Moody’s Downgrade Highlights a Tempest in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In 2015, I faced a negative credit outlook from Moody's, a challenge that jeopardized the "fresh start" I was brought in to achieve. He advocates for fair higher education policies, particularly for HBCUs and PBIs. Dr. Ronald A.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The mission of Excelencia in Education, founded in 2004 by Dr. Deborah A. Brown, is to advance Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analysis to inform educational policies and advancing institutional practices. Santiago and Sarita E.

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9 Grad Students Honored with K. Patricia Cross Award

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“This year’s recipients truly embody the commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, leadership, and civic engagement that Pat Cross championed throughout her distinguished career,” said AAC&U President Dr. Lynn Pasquerella. “We

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India aims for 500,000 foreign students by 2047

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It comes as the NITI Aayog ’s CEO, BVR Subrahmanyam, announced at the annual FICCI Higher Education Summit that the think tank was preparing a “vision document”, which will help achieve the numbers. “One The NEP 2020 is dedicated to establishing India as a leading global hub for education.

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Cultivating global learner ownership from high school to higher education

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million (CAD) in scholarships earned by our graduating class, our students continue to excel and are prepared to experience all the world has to offer. Of those, 67% accepted offers to Global Top 100 QS-ranked Universities and 43% accepted offers from Global Top 50 QS-ranked Universities. With more than $3.6

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Australian TNE looks to India as countries recognise qualifications

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Clare led a delegation of university leaders and education stakeholders to India. “Australia’s universities are well placed to contribute to India achieving its domestic education goals and to supporting the skills and employment needs of key Indian industries,” he said. .