Higher Ed Dive

AUGUST 6, 2024

Experts at the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association’s policy conference shared their strategies for getting a seat at the table.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 6, 2024

Harris’s VP Pick Has Backed Free College, Big Investments in State Universities Katherine Knott Tue, 08/06/2024 - 04:13 PM The second-term governor and former high school teacher is known as someone who believes in the power of education.

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Higher Ed Dive

AUGUST 6, 2024

The charitable group is also giving $5 million to the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine, which is slated to open in New Orleans.

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

AUGUST 6, 2024

By Emma Pettit Illustration by The Chronicle The request, by the State University System, raises questions about how much latitude professors will have in teaching about the Middle East and how terms like “anti-Israeli bias” will be defined.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 6, 2024

A group that opposes the number of addiction treatment programs in the Harlem neighborhood in New York City says artificial intelligence transcription software recorded two Yale University researchers insulting one of its leaders right after interviewing him—and the software then sent him the audio and a transcript.

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HEPI

AUGUST 6, 2024

Following the release of the QS Best Student Cities 2025 ranking – and, as it has done since 2018, London occupies the top spot. Ben Sowter, QS Senior Vice President, assesses the part a university’s location plays in reputation development. London cements its reputation as the best student city in the world While the top five best student cities have been relatively stable since 2021, London has been untouched at the top.

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THE (Times Higher Education)

AUGUST 6, 2024

Bridget Phillpson’s decision to reconsider implementation will only hamper wider recognition of universities as a public good, says Abhishek Saha

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 6, 2024

7.2M Americans Over 50 Hold Student Debt, New Report Shows jessica.blake@… Tue, 08/06/2024 - 03:00 AM Urban Institute researchers say the financial burden not only puts a strain on the borrowers themselves but also the social welfare programs designed to be their safety net.

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Campus Technology

AUGUST 6, 2024

A new immersive learning center at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas is tapping into the power of virtual reality to support STEM engagement and student success. The institution has partnered with Dreamscape Learn on the initiative, which will incorporate the company's interactive VR platform into introductory STEM courses.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 6, 2024

The University of Florida has shuttered its Center for Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement (CIME), at least temporarily, to comply with legislation banning state-funded DEI programming at public institutions, according to the Independent Florida Alligator, UF’s student newspaper.

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University Business

AUGUST 6, 2024

While most institutions are keenly aware of the impact student experience has on their retention and enrollment numbers, higher education leaders voice concern with the current state of communications and engagement efforts at their schools. Only 16% of the industry’s CIOs report students are getting the right personalized message at the right time.

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The PIE News

AUGUST 6, 2024

The video, titled ‘Study in Japan’, highlights the high-quality education of Japanese universities and aims to dispel common myths about the inaccessibility of studying there. “We felt the need to promote study abroad in Japan by reaching out to more diverse countries and regions,” Takeda Kuniko, MEXT deputy director of international affairs told The PIE News.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 6, 2024

Morehouse College has received an anonymous, $20 million gift to expand academic programs and professorships at the college. Dr. Kendrick Brown “This transformational $20 million gift will allow us to increase the ranks of our esteemed and talented professors so that we can uphold the legacy of excellence in our classrooms as our as veteran faculty retire,” said Morehouse President Dr.

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University Business

AUGUST 6, 2024

For the last decade, computer science majors have become highly prized by many colleges and universities. However, a bearish job market has seen entry-level jobs evaporate over the past year. Some of the most forward-thinking institutions have recently pushed themselves into a new foray of the cutting edge: artificial intelligence. Colleges and universities have slowly begun to launch undergraduate degrees in AI.

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

AUGUST 6, 2024

Oregon State University’s Learning Innovation Center (LINC), a four-story classroom building, opened its doors in fall 2015. The shared campus classroom seats 2,300 students across 15 general-use spaces, with an additional 640 informal seats on the periphery for individual and group work. Its classrooms provide a diversity of designs that include both traditional and innovative styles of floor plans.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 6, 2024

The new president of Northwestern State University in Louisiana is going to be making tens of thousands of dollars more than his predecessor, despite having no higher ed experience, The Louisiana Illuminator reported.

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The PIE News

AUGUST 6, 2024

The impossibility of the minister setting caps for every course, the danger of granting him such overarching powers, timing issues of implementing the caps by January 1, 2025, and immigration challenges linked to processing times were some of the major criticisms directed at the government. Stakeholders also claimed there had been a lack of consultation with the sector and that the amendments to the Education Services for Overseas Students Act were in fact migration policy masquerading as educat

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University Business

AUGUST 6, 2024

Michael R. Bloomberg, the billionaire and former New York City mayor, is giving $600 million to the country’s four historically Black medical schools, which account for a significant percentage of all medical degrees awarded to Black doctors. Through his charitable organization, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Mr. Bloomberg is giving $175 million each to Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta and Howard University College of Medicine in Washington.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 6, 2024

Harrisburg University Abruptly Closes International Campuses Josh Moody Tue, 08/06/2024 - 03:00 AM The university is closing campuses in Panama and the U.A.E., backtracking on plans for international expansion as other U.S. institutions have done in recent months.

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Campus Technology

AUGUST 6, 2024

AI is an immensely powerful tool that can provide customized support for students with diverse learning needs, tailoring educational experiences to meet student’s individual needs more effectively. However, significant disparities in AI access and digital literacy skills prevent many of these same students from fully leveraging its benefits.

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HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

AUGUST 6, 2024

Strategies for Attracting Learners in Today’s Competitive Landscape Imagine you’re the first person to arrive at a dinner party. Sure, it’s a little awkward, but you’re able to have a meaningful conversation with the host, who gives you their full attention. As the first round of guests begins to arrive, you engage in similarly stimulating interactions.

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THE (Times Higher Education)

AUGUST 6, 2024

We should not deprive numerous hard-pressed students of valuable flexibility merely to ensure that the ‘undeserving’ don’t skip classes, say five experts

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The PIE News

AUGUST 6, 2024

The purchase comes after the Wellington College International announced earlier this year it would launch its first US school, the bilingual Hiba Academy. Speaking to The PIE, the school confirmed that this is the location of the school, which is set to open in 2026. “After a year of searching, we are thrilled to have found a beautiful building in an ideal location to launch Hiba’s first US venture and are proud to be well on our way to bringing our world class programmes in a purpose-built, sta

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 6, 2024

Animal rights activist Brittany Drake, who dumped glitter on Harvard University president Alan Garber at an alumni day event in May to protest Harvard research practices, appeared last week in court, where she faces three felony charges for the incident, The Boston Globe reported.

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The Berkeley Blog

AUGUST 6, 2024

California's freshwater ecosystems are stressed by water diversion, land use changes, non-native species, sedimentation and nutrient loading, which are compounded by the impacts of climate change. The post Planning for climate resilience in California’s freshwater ecosystems appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Campus Technology

AUGUST 6, 2024

A new report from cloud-based data/BI specialist Domo provides a staggering estimate of the minute-by-minute impact of today's generative AI boom.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 6, 2024

Investment advisory titan TIAA, which provides financial services and retirement planning at numerous universities, is accused of steering customers toward pricier investment products that boost the firm’s bottom line, according to a whistleblower report first covered by NBC News.

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Campus Technology

AUGUST 6, 2024

Organizations that made significant early bets on AI may be in for a letdown, the research firm warns.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 6, 2024

Families of students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) value higher education as their non-HBCU peers but are increasingly burdened by the financial costs, according to an online survey by education solutions company Sallie Mae and research firm Ipsos. How America Pays for College 2024 analyzes data on how students attending HBCUs plan and pay for college.

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The Guardian - Higher Education

AUGUST 6, 2024

Gifts to ‘diversify the medical field’ will give millions to schools like Howard University College of Medicine Michael Bloomberg , the billionaire former New York City mayor, announced Tuesday that his charitable organization is donating $600m million to four historically Black medical schools. The landmark gifts, made by his Bloomberg Philanthropies group, will give $175m each to Howard University College of Medicine in Washington DC, Meharry Medical College in Tennessee and Morehouse School o

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THE (Times Higher Education)

AUGUST 6, 2024

The OfS’ stronger than expected registration condition on sexual harassment and misconduct comes not a moment too soon, says Anna Bull

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 6, 2024

Dr. Pradeep Sharma Pradeep Sharma has been named dean of the Cullen College of Engineering at the University of Houston. He served as the college’s interim dean and previously as chair of the college’s mechanical engineering department. Sharma holds a bachelor’s degree and master’s in mechanical engineering from the University of Baroda, India, as well as a master’s and Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park.

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Inside Higher Ed

AUGUST 6, 2024

Officials at Drexel University were proactive in responding to reports of antisemitic incidents on campus but still failed to meet the standard under federal law to combat discrimination, the U.S. Office for Civil Rights has found.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

AUGUST 6, 2024

In this episode of Changing Higher Ed, Dr. Drumm McNaughton welcomes Phil Hill, publisher of the On EdTech newsletter at Phil Hill Associates and resident EdTech expert, to discuss the current state of educational technology, the recent bankruptcy of 2U, and the implications for higher education institutions. Podcast Overview: • Insights into the evolving EdTech landscape, including the shift from government support of innovation to increased scrutiny and regulation of online education providers

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THE (Times Higher Education)

AUGUST 6, 2024

The OfS needs only to tweak its guidance in light of the considerable free-speech duties by which universities are already bound, says James Murray

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The PIE News

AUGUST 6, 2024

Watch Japan’s first official video promoting the country as a study destination in an effort to attract 400,000 international students by 2033.

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