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International graduates found to earn less than Canadian peers

The PIE News

Among bachelors degree holders, the difference can be explained by the fact that international graduates were over three times more likely to work in lower-paid sales and service jobs, suggested the reports author, Brittany Etmanski. Source: Statistics Canada.

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Community colleges and the rise of the 3-year degree

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Higher education is undergoing a radical transformation, and as some institutions cling to tradition, others are embracing innovation to serve today’s students and tomorrow’s workforce. It became the first rural community college in Arizona to offer a baccalaureate degree when it launched its Bachelor of Science in Business in Fall 2023.

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Oregon Tech Doubles Down on Student Coaching to Serve Diverse Rural Learners

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Oregon Institute of Technology is betting big on one-on-one student coaching as a strategy to better serve its diverse population of career-focused learners, many of whom juggle work, family, and financial responsibilities while pursuing their education. This is about making sure they don't have to navigate those challenges alone," she said.

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Netherlands to cut international student budget by €300m

The PIE News

Under the Bill, at least two thirds of bachelor’s degrees must be taught in Dutch, with exemptions for universities in border regions or areas with shrinking populations, sectors with labour market shortages, courses that are only offered in one location, and “inherently international programs”.

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French business school ESCP eyes collabs with IITs

The PIE News

The focus is on bridging business education with broader tech needs. We are not a traditional engineering school, but we bring the go-to-market knowledge to excellent products coming from applied sciences. India is an incredibly important market not just in education but in what we can learn from it.

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India a ‘target country’ for Finland’s Talent Boost program

The PIE News

The program, coordinated by Finlands ministry of economic affairs and employment, and ministry of education and culture, encourages education-based and work-based immigration. Students from India who study in Finnish institutions usually go for science and technology courses, said Lhdevirta.

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Yavapai College Becomes the First Community College in the Country to Offer an Optimized Three-Year Bachelor’s Degree

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In fall 2025, Yavapai College (YC) in Arizona will become the first community college in the United States to offer an optimized 92-credit, three-year bachelors degree. Students will be able to get this three-year degree for $9,500, says Dr. Lisa Rhine, the tenth president of Yavapai College, in an interview with Diverse.