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European and US institutions partner with Meta to embrace VR

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As part of its ongoing work with universities, Meta has announced its Meta for Education beta program, which will see the tech giant partner with universities in the US and UK to test its new education applications for Quest headsets. ” Immersive classes at Leeds have already begun and have so far focused on performance and theatre classes.

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Murray State University Names Dr. Ron K. Patterson as 15th President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

At Chadron State College, which serves approximately 2,300 students with 600 full-time faculty and staff, Patterson has been credited with launching a new five-year strategic plan, establishing enrollment partnerships, and developing new academic programs. "I

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Pharr Selected to Lead Pitt Community College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Pharr has been named president of Pitt Community College (PCC). Dr. Maria Pharr “I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as next president of Pitt Community College and look forward to contributing to the college’s legacy of leadership excellence,” said Pharr. Pharr starts the role Aug.

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University, Community Colleges Partner for More Inclusive STEM Education

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The University of Wyoming (UW) and five community colleges in the state are building a faculty network to share best practices and make science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education more inclusive. The IE3 initiative will function similarly to a pilot program instituted by UW and NWC in July 2022.

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Community Colleges Vital to the Success of Prison Education Efforts

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As beacons of potential for individual growth and social mobility, community colleges often serve as a catalyst for underserved students to pursue a path in higher education. Partnerships between prisons and community colleges can lead to significant benefits for all involved.—

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President moves: End of the line for this president’s remarkable 25-year career

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Hired Shari Olsen – Northland Community and Technical College (Minn.) Shari Olson, Northland Community College Shari Olsen has been promoted to permanent president of Northland Community College, effective immediately. Gonzalez – Kalamazoo College (Mich.) Retiring Jorge G.

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MARIA A. PHARR

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Pharr has been named president of Pitt Community College in North Carolina. She served as president of South Piedmont Community College. Andrews University and a Master of Arts in Science Education degree and a Doctor of Education degree in higher education administration from East Carolina University.