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AUGUST 9, 2024

The officials had previously lost their titles over text exchanges that the institution's president said “touched on ancient antisemitic tropes.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 9, 2024

Lawmaker Claims Credit for Antisemitism Review at Florida Universities Ryan Quinn Fri, 08/09/2024 - 03:00 AM State Representative Randy Fine says that after he repeatedly called the state university chancellor about a “Muslim terror textbook,” the system launched an evaluation of courses at all public universities.

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Higher Ed Dive

AUGUST 9, 2024

We’re rounding up some of our top recent stories, from further consolidation in the sector to another college planning faculty cuts.

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

AUGUST 9, 2024

By Eric Kelderman Budget-cut discussions at the small Ohio institution are raising an existential question: If a university is going to change that much, should it close instead?

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The Berkeley Blog

AUGUST 9, 2024

Scientists took an atomic look at a protein complex that grants access to our DNA. A deeper knowledge of how it works could help develop better therapies for cancer and Alzheimer's. The post Research gives a better understanding of what it takes to unpack DNA appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Days of rioting in England after three children were tragically murdered in a knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed party in Southport.

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An American political satirist living in Germany is being prosecuted in criminal court for the second time for his satirical use of the Nazi swastika.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 9, 2024

Students Worry Overemphasis on AI Could Devalue Education Doug Lederman Fri, 08/09/2024 - 03:00 AM Report stresses that AI is “new standard” and universities need to better communicate policies to learners.

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The PIE News

AUGUST 9, 2024

Finding the money to pay for tuition, accommodation and the other costs associated with an overseas education is a primary concern for most families, HSBC’s Quality of Life report stated. The HSBC research surveyed more than 11,200 affluent respondents in 11 markets – namely Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Mainland China, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, Taiwan, the United Arab Emirates, the UK and the US.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 9, 2024

Use AI to Build Course Materials? Earn $1,000 Lauren.Coffey@… Fri, 08/09/2024 - 03:00 AM In a new pilot project, faculty are encouraged to use generative artificial intelligence to create, or build on, open educational resources.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 9, 2024

With enrollment hovering at 13,885 as of fall 2023, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T) is the largest historically Black university in the country. With roots dating back to 1891, the university has evolved to address new technologies, especially in agriculture, and prepare readily employable graduates. Dr. Leonard Williams, the director and professor of food safety and microbiology at N.C.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 9, 2024

3 Topics That Were on Everyone’s Minds at the SHEEO Conference jessica.blake@… Fri, 08/09/2024 - 03:00 AM State officials from across the country are recognizing a new reality for public postsecondary education as enrollment declines, political culture wars rage, finances grow fragile and workforce demands compound.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 9, 2024

Higher education institutions are increasingly recognizing the importance of equipping students with practical, job-ready skills to meet industry demands given the rapidly evolving landscape of the tech economy. One innovative strategy is the integration of esports programs within higher education settings. To effectively bridge the tech skills gap and engage students in cultivating marketable skills, it is essential for academic institutions to find ways to align their initiatives with students

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The Guardian - Higher Education

AUGUST 9, 2024

People seeking skilled worker, health and care, or study visas drops to 91,300 in July after curbs introduced by Tories The number of overseas workers and students applying to come to the UK has fallen after curbs on visas introduced by the previous government. Workers and their family members applying on skilled worker, health and care, and study visas fell by more than a third in July to 91,300 compared with last year.

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AUGUST 9, 2024

In response to allegations of antisemitic discrimination and harassment on campus, Drexel University has reached a resolution with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) to ensure the institution adheres to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The investigation was initiated after an October 2023 complaint suggested that a fire on the dormitory door of a Jewish student might have been motivated by antisemitism.

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

AUGUST 9, 2024

By Kate Hidalgo Bellows Cal Poly Humboldt's divestment protest became one of the most striking shows of activism last spring. Faculty and administrators both think the other group made the situation worse.

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The PIE News

AUGUST 9, 2024

Student visa fees will rise to NZD$750 from October 1 for those coming from non-Pacific countries, while post-study work visas fees will increase from NZD$700 to NZD$1,670. The New Zealand government announced visa fee increases across almost all visa categories on August 9, in a move that it said will “free up” more than NZD$563 million over the next four years, help to restore fiscal discipline and rebuild the country’s economy.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 9, 2024

Rat Pandemonium mclemee@gmail.com Fri, 08/09/2024 - 03:00 AM Scott McLemee reviews Rat City, a tale of John B. Calhoun’s highly resonant research on rodent overpopulation and dysfunction.

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AUGUST 9, 2024

The initiative, first mooted by the Kerala State Higher Education Council , has been sanctioned by the state government to improve campus diversity and enable its students to work in a global society. The government in Kerala aims to attract more international students to the region, which is home to several prestigious higher education institutions, through the program by reaching out to administrations in different countries and showcasing the courses on offer.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 9, 2024

UNC Chapel Hill Elevates Interim Chancellor Josh Moody Fri, 08/09/2024 - 06:23 PM The flagship's new leader has a political background and no administrative experience in higher education. The hire has been met with alarm and optimism.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 9, 2024

Illinois Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford and State Rep. Carol Ammons are proposing a bill aimed at advancing a student-centered funding approach for the state’s public universities. Illinois State Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford “Ensuring our higher education institutions are equitably funded and can serve their diverse populations is critical to the future success of our students,” said Lightford, a co-sponsor of the Adequate and Equitable Funding Formula for Public Universi

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The PIE News

AUGUST 9, 2024

The stakeholders also highlighted the opportunities between the state of West Bengal, of which Kolkata is the capital, and the UK in the edtech sector. To advance the partnership between India and the UK in the edtech sector, the British Deputy High Commission organised the UK-India collaboration event at the British Club in Kolkata on August 2. The event was organised in association with the Union Education Group, WOWL, and supported by ABE, Defacto Ed, Novistra and the British Council.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 9, 2024

Students from 77 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are set to participate as HBCU Scholars in the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity. Dr. Miguel Cardona The HBCU Scholars Program has celebrated the exceptional academic talent and achievements of students at HBCUs since 2014, providing them with opportunities for personal and professional growth, mentorship, and networking, said U.S.

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University Business

AUGUST 9, 2024

As a university leader, you’re well aware of how families are paying for college. The annual “How America Pays for College 2024” report from lender Sallie Mae breaks down some of the finer details. Overall, families reported spending $28,409 on the 2023-24 academic year, which is only a few hundred dollars higher than 2022-23. They paid nearly half with income and savings, according to Sallie Mae and survey partner Ipsos.

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AUGUST 9, 2024

by Dina Zoe Belluigi ‘Research cultures’, and their problematics, have received sufficient attention to have been delineated various definitions by authoritative groups within the university/ research ecology in the United Kingdom, and amongst scholars in our field of enquiry. Raising questions about ethicality within research cultures, in a recent paper I explored dys/consciousness and its effects on research production and the formation of academic researchers.

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The PIE News

AUGUST 9, 2024

Clare insisted on Thursday August 8 that the government was “not intending” a 40% cap, refuting the suggestion first reported by Australian Financial Review the night before the ESOS Bill hearing on August 6. “What we’re doing is making sure we protect the integrity of the system – and that is important – but also protecting the social licence for the system to continue to operate,” said Clare, adding that international education was an “incredibly important national asset”.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 9, 2024

A company allegedly contracted by Saint Augustine’s University for janitorial, maintenance and lawn care services has sued the university for neglected payments, WRAL reported.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 9, 2024

Susan Kerry Susan Kerry has been appointed vice president for finance and administration and chief financial officer at Hamline University. She served as the senior vice president for administration and CFO at Michigan Technological University. Kerry holds a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University’s School of Education and an MBA from the University of Michigan’s Stephen M.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 9, 2024

Student Wellness Tip: Start a Summer Walking Community Ashley Mowreader Fri, 08/09/2024 - 03:00 AM West Virginia University students get together weekly to walk around campus and improve their physical and mental health.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 9, 2024

Dr. Trish Gorman Trish Gorman has been appointed dean of the Gail Miller School of Business at Salt Lake Community College. She served as director of the Goff Strategic Leadership Center at the University of Utah. Gorman holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematical methods in the social sciences from Northwestern University, an MBA from UCLA’s Anderson School, and a Ph.D. in business policy and strategy and economics from Case Western Reserve.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 9, 2024

Gordon College could be forced to repay a $7 million Paycheck Protection Program loan issued during the coronavirus pandemic after a judge largely rejected arguments that it should be eligible for loan forgiveness and was facing religious discrimination, Christianity Today reported.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 9, 2024

The Achieve Academy for Adults with Autism has launched at the Brookdale Community College in New Jersey. Dr. David M. Stout The academy, roughly a decade in the making, serves an increasing need for adults with autism, according to Tara Beams, superintendent of the Henry Hudson Regional School District and board member of The Monmouth Ocean Foundation for Children in New Jersey.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

AUGUST 9, 2024

Agencies are increasingly turning to next-generation security information and event management systems because the success of their cyber workflows relies on holistic visibility of their IT environments. After identifying the critical data assets they must protect, agencies use next-gen SIEM to correlate that information with other data feeds to unearth potential threats and compromises.

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The Guardian - Higher Education

AUGUST 9, 2024

Change of government may have come too late for some institutions with no prospect of immediate relief • Autumn tipping point looms The “false dawn” is a staple of Hollywood thrillers: where the main characters think they have escaped their nemesis, only to discover they are in more peril than ever. So it is for England’s universities. Having slogged through years of frozen tuition fees and lashings from Conservative ministers about “bums on seats”, grade inflation and “low-value” degrees, last

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UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

AUGUST 9, 2024

Repairing the College-to-Career Pipeline A Conversation With Aimée Eubanks Davis, Founder and CEO of Braven Elana Thu, 08/15/2024 - 18:01 Image College to Career First Generation Weekly Wisdom Braven is an inspiring organization: a nonprofit that partners with higher education institutions to guide their graduates into the workforce. While the University Innovation Alliance (UIA) focuses on higher ed, we also care about what happens after students earn their degree.

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The Berkeley Blog

AUGUST 9, 2024

A new podcast by the UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics, Altered States explores what science can tell us about psychedelics — and what psychedelics can tell us about ourselves. The post Altered States: Will doctors soon prescribe ecstasy? appeared first on Berkeley News.

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