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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

in guidance and counseling and associate of applied science in computer and data processing technology from the University of Louisville. Gotley holds a Ph.D. in theology and a M.Div. in pastoral care from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and a B.S.

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Not using AI is “disservice” to students 

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I don’t think any of us predicted how rapidly generative AI would change and the opportunity of educational technology,” online education expert Martin Bean CBE told The PIE News , identifying four major challenges for universities’ uptake of AI. So, what’s behind universities’ hesitancy? “I

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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 The debate [we’re having] is a very Dutch debate. What’s the connection with the labour market?

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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. At FIU, the funds will bolster the Cybersecurity@FIU program, enabling the university to enhance its teaching and research capabilities in the field and support the recruitment of students.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This effort is one of several seed investment programs by Virginia Tech’s Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science (ICTAS).to And another award is being co-funded by Virginia Tech’s Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology (ICAT) on top of the seed investment – a total of $40,000 over two years.

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Preparing the community for in-demand careers

Marcia J. Ballinger, Ph.D.

LCCC offers Ohio’s only associate of applied science and bachelor of applied science degrees in microelectronic manufacturing , preparing students for work in this growing semiconductor industry. And he’s earning on-the-job training through a paid earn-and-learn internship with Core Technologies.