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Wentworth Institute of Technology to Drop Pre-Calculus Admissions Requirement for STEM Programs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Wentworth Institute of Technology is dropping its pre-Calculus admissions requirement, opening its doors to a wider range of students looking to pursue STEM degrees there.

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Seed Investments Fund 15 Research Collaborations Between Virginia Tech and Minority-Serving Institutions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Collaborations between Virginia Tech and historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) or other minority-serving institutions (MSIs) have led to 15 research projects supported by grant funding. This effort is one of several seed investment programs by Virginia Tech’s Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science (ICTAS).to

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Not using AI is “disservice” to students 

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And yet, currently, 36% of European institutions haven’t developed guidelines around the use of AI. Leon van Bokhorst, senior lecturer at Fontys University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands, built a feedback loop implemented by the university using AI to help students take ownership of their feedback.

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Dr. David Emmanuel Goatley Becomes First Black President of Fuller Theological Seminary

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

David Emmanuel Goatley Goatley – he stepped into the role this week– said he aimed for a future for Fuller that expanded beyond traditional American borders to become a global institution that supported the Christian community worldwide. "We We live in the midst of formidable challenges locally, nationally, and globally," Goatley said.

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Hewlett Foundation Awards $20M to Diversify Cybersecurity Field

Insight Into Diversity

Cybersecurity, like many STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields, has been historically male-dominated and lacks diversity. The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation is awarding $20 million in grants to four academic institutions that serve diverse student populations.

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Looming Dutch election leaves stakeholders sitting in first gear

The PIE News

Speaking to The PIE, Jorrit Snijder, Breda University of Applied Sciences ’ President, points out that the debate that’s been going on since the housing crisis has left behind some key context. “The Snijder argued that as a hybrid institution (teaching both academic and vocational degrees), the situation is much more nuanced. “We

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A Norwegian vision: transforming higher education with VECOIL partnerships

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In the midst of Norway’s enchanting fjords and endless summer daylight, a gathering of educators takes place at the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences in Bergen. The institute’s beauty lies in its ability to foster brand-new partnerships. For instance, VID Specialised University in Oslo and St.