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Report: Underserved Students Face Highest Admissions Anxiety

Inside Higher Ed

Students from underprivileged backgrounds report more stress around the college search and admissions process than their higher-income peers, according to a new report from higher ed consulting firm Art & Science Group.

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European and US institutions partner with Meta to embrace VR

The PIE News

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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CSUCI Names Dr. Jessica Lavariega Monforti as New Provost

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Her academic credentials include doctoral and master's degrees in political science from The Ohio State University and a bachelor's degree in political science and Women's Studies from Florida State University. Lavariega Monforti is a dynamic and visionary academic leader," said CSUCI President Dr. Richard Yao.

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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

Insight Into Diversity

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

Insight Into Diversity

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.—