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Education Levels in the US, by State and Attainment

Higher Ed Data Stories

Attainment has always been an interesting topic for me, every since I first got stunned into disbelief when I looked at the data over time. Even looking at shorter periods can lead to some revelations that many don't make sense at first. Here is the latest data from NCES, published in the Digest of Education Statistics. Please note that this is for informational purposes only, and I've not even attempted to visualize the standard errors in this data, which vary from state-to-state.

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Philippines eases practice rules for international medical students

The PIE News

This change paves the way for international students to build their medical careers in the Southeast Asian country. Additionally, the amendment establishes the Medical Education Council and the Professional Regulatory Board of Medicine. These new bodies, formed after replacing the decades-old Medical Act of 1959, aim to enhance academic standards, foster ethical practices, and position the Philippines as a competitive player in global medical education.

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FIRE to SCOTUS: TikTok ban violates American's First Amendment rights

FIRE

Never before has Congress banned an entire platform, much less one used by half the country.

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Univ. of Arizona Global Campus Faculty Council Responds to Professor's Criticism

Inside Higher Ed

Members of the UAGC Faculty Council write that the op-ed is a collection of baseless assumptions that completely overlook the institution's true mission. In a recent article, Dear Prospective UAGC Students: Stay Away, a professor from the University of Arizona discourages students from attending the University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC). Unfortunately, this article was based on the authors perspective rather than on facts and thus lacked the academic rigor of factual data from credible

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Navigating Higher Ed’s Tech & Budget Crunch: Yes, You Can Survive

As Higher Ed institutions continue struggling with budget constraints and enrollment pressures, making smart decisions about technology is crucial. How do institutions enhance data security, optimize their tech stack and engage students effectively…all while managing limited resources? Bret Ingerman, former Vice President for Information Technology at Tallahassee State College, digs into these conundrums, exploring how Pathify offers solutions to enhance student engagement while giving instituti

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Berkeley Journalism faculty and alumni shortlisted for Academy Awards

The Berkeley Blog

Documentaries made by Professor Jason Springarn-Koff as well as several alumni garnered Oscar nods. The post Berkeley Journalism faculty and alumni shortlisted for Academy Awards appeared first on Berkeley News.

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

The PIE News

Recognising India as a major source of international students, researchers, and workers, Finland has identified the country as a priority for the Talent Boost program, according to the Finnish ambassador to India, Kimmo Lhdevirta. India is one of the target countries for our Talent Boost program , which aims at attracting students to Finnish universities and other institutions but also experts to Finnish companies, Lhdevirta told The PIE News.

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Survival of the Fittest

Higher Education Inquirer

Social philosopher Herbert Spencer was wrong in many respects when he coined the term survival of the fittest to discuss human behavior and Victorian social policies. But social scientists would not be wrong today in comparing humans to other organisms, or to understanding (but not necessarily agreeing with) Spencer's application of survival of the fittest, especially as the guardrails of government and religion are weakened.

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IDP’s 2024 year in review

The PIE News

In 2010, American historian and former Harvard University President, Drew Faust, said: As the world oscillates between openness and insularity, many worry that we are entering a more inward-looking period, when states begin to resurrect old boundaries, and national concerns trump international aspirations. Although these words were spoken 14 years ago and we went on to see a boom in international education, after this past year it is easy to be drawn into these worries again.