Higher Ed Dive

JULY 22, 2024

Despite attention to lofty sticker costs, the practice of discounting has reached new highs, confusing students and straining revenue for institutions.

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Wonkhe

JULY 22, 2024

The doctoral research journey is by no means a smooth one. Emma Cowley spells out the obstacles along the way, and what can help to overcome them The post Supporting doctoral students with their health and wellbeing appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Higher Ed Dive

JULY 22, 2024

Northwestern College and American Academy of Art College both announced closures in July in the senator’s home state of Illinois.

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The PIE News

JULY 22, 2024

Speaking on BBC’s Today program on July 22, Phillipson recognised “the difference international students make when it comes to the local economy and to regeneration … the soft power and the reach they give us around the world as they return home after their studies”. To the relief of the sector, Phillipson said that the Graduate Route visa, which was under review earlier this year, will be maintained under the labour government.

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Inside Higher Ed

JULY 22, 2024

Introducing a Shorter, ‘More Flexible’ ACT Liam Knox Mon, 07/22/2024 - 03:00 AM The newly for-profit assessment company rolled out two “fundamental changes” to its namesake exam last week. What’s driving the overhaul?

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Higher Ed Dive

JULY 22, 2024

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 22, 2024

Dr. Marcus H. Burgess An arbitration committee appointed by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) has reversed a decision to strip Saint Augustine’s University (SAU), a historically Black university in Raleigh, North Carolina, of its membership. “This reinstatement acknowledges SAU’s relentless dedication to upholding academic standards and ensuring a thriving educational environment for our students,” said SAU Interim President Dr.

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Inside Higher Ed

JULY 22, 2024

Prosecutors in Cook County, Ill., have dropped misdemeanor charges against four Northwestern University staff accused of obstructing law enforcement during pro-Palestinian protests on the institution’s Evanston campus in late April, according to WBEZ Chicago.

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

JULY 22, 2024

By Francie Diep Illustration by The Chronicle; iStock The ranker organized the schools in tiers this year, seemingly because too many of them declined to provide essential data.

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Inside Higher Ed

JULY 22, 2024

Campus Engagement Tip: Create a Commuter Orientation Ashley Mowreader Mon, 07/22/2024 - 03:00 AM Colleges and universities target off-campus students with additional resources and socialization opportunities during the orientation process.

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

JULY 22, 2024

By J. Brian Charles Illustration by The Chronicle; SAUFalconsWiki The tiny HBCU experienced a cash crunch after its enrollment plummeted.

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Inside Higher Ed

JULY 22, 2024

Grad Students Must Focus on the 6 P’s Sarah Bray Mon, 07/22/2024 - 03:00 AM By focusing on purpose, priorities, purse, positioning, politics and people, you can develop a strategic approach to your work, advises Dinuka Gunaratne.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 22, 2024

Darren Walker has announced plans to step down as president of the Ford Foundation by the end of 2025. Darren Walker “The work of the Ford Foundation is the work of generations, and I’m proud to have played a part in leading this storied institution,” said Walker. “The efforts to address the societal drivers of inequality with grantees and partners would not have been possible without the tenacity of our incredible program and operations colleagues,” he continued.

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Inside Higher Ed

JULY 22, 2024

Colleges Work to Recover From the CrowdStrike Outage Johanna Alonso Mon, 07/22/2024 - 03:00 AM Though not as debilitated as hospitals and airlines, some higher ed institutions canceled classes or went without Wi-Fi. Some experts say it’s a wake-up call.

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The Guardian - Higher Education

JULY 22, 2024

Rosemary Fowler discovered the kaon particle during her doctoral research in 1948 but gave up PhD to have a family A trailblazing physicist who gave up her PhD 75 years ago to have a family has received an honorary doctorate from her former university. Rosemary Fowler, 98, discovered the kaon particle during her doctoral research under Cecil Powell at the University of Bristol in 1948, which contributed to his Nobel prize for physics in 1950.

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Inside Higher Ed

JULY 22, 2024

Information Deficits Undermine College Access Elizabeth Redden Mon, 07/22/2024 - 03:00 AM Financial issues aren’t the only barrier to access, Siva Kumari writes.

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The PIE News

JULY 22, 2024

A rise in blocked student visas is hampering the US sector’s growth compared to other popular ELT destinations, a report by EnglishUSA and BONARD Education revealed. Its second annual report on English language programs in the United States, published last week, revealed that students from India, Brazil, Türkiye, Colombia and China had the highest number of visa refusals in 2023.

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Inside Higher Ed

JULY 22, 2024

Student Wellness Tip: Offer Free Menstrual Products Ashley Mowreader Mon, 07/22/2024 - 03:00 AM Colleges are expanding access to hygiene products to improve basic needs support and promote student wellness.

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The PIE News

JULY 22, 2024

General student arrivals in Malta in 2023 are just 5,000 less, or 6.1% lower, than the record levels in 2019, with 78,567 being latest figure compared to 2019’s 83,610. Such arrivals have also improved by over 20,000 since 2022, when the figure stood at 56,675. Student weeks are even more encouraging for the industry. They continued to improve dramatically, with a 15.2% increase on 2019 – 273,131 student weeks were logged in 2023 in contrast with 237,066 in 2019, and were a marked improvement on

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 22, 2024

Harvard Kennedy School professor Dr. Khalil Gibran Muhammad has accepted a tenured position at Princeton University. Dr. Khalil Gibran Muhammad Muhammad is the Ford Foundation Professor of History, Race and Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School. A prominent scholar, he directs the Institutional Antiracism and Accountability Project and is the former director of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, a division of the New York Public Library.

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The PIE News

JULY 22, 2024

Founded in 2010 by IIT Madras alumnus, Sarvesh Agarwal, Internshala’s foray into international education comes after years of finding success in helping college students and freshers kick-start their careers in India. Internshala’s new initiative will not only focus on securing admissions for students in international universities but also help them with paid internships from companies operating in their chosen study destination.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 22, 2024

Future test-takers can expect the ACT college entrance exam to be shorter with an optional science section, according to new changes announced by ACT officials. Janet Godwin English, reading, and math remain as the core sections of the ACT test that will result in a college-reportable score, said Janet Godwin, the CEO at ACT. She noted in a mid-July post that science, like the writing section, will be offered as an additional section.

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The PIE News

JULY 22, 2024

The increasing use of technology in education in a post-pandemic era and the upskilling of students were given particular prominence during a panel discussion focusing on technology’s place in international education during London EdTech week last month. In particular, the demographic challenge in India: a population of 46 million and a 25% enrolment rate in higher education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 22, 2024

Mechelle English Mechelle English has been named vice president of development at Columbia College. She served as vice president of advancement at Aiken Technical College in South Carolina. English holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina and a master’s from Columbia College.

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HEPI

JULY 22, 2024

This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Professor Chris Ponting, Chair of Medical Bioinformatics and a Principal Investigator at the MRC Human Genetics Unit, Institute of Genetics and Cancer at the University of Edinburgh, and Cristina Martin, also at the University of Edinburgh and Project Manager at the X-Net Interdisciplinary Network. Two University academics put in a room will soon ask each other: ‘What do you do?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 22, 2024

Dr. Maria A. 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. 13, becoming the first woman in the college’s 63-year history to serve as president.

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The Guardian - Higher Education

JULY 22, 2024

Education secretary acknowledged crisis in sector with many institutions facing severe financial difficulties Universities in England facing severe financial difficulties should not expect a government bailout, the education secretary has said, despite warnings from the sector of thousands of job losses, course closures and even bankruptcies. With 40% of institutions projected to run budget deficits this year, Bridget Phillipson acknowledged the crisis.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 22, 2024

Dr. Dan Greenstein has announced his departure as chancellor of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). He plans to leave the position Oct. 11. Dr. Dan Greenstein “For six years, I have poured my heart and soul into our system, its people, mission, and places,” Greenstein wrote in an open letter to students, faculty, and staff. "My passion for our work, students, and cause is unwavering.

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WCET Frontiers

JULY 22, 2024

We’ve been waiting with bated breath to see if the U.S. Department of Education would surprise us when they released the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) and proposed regulations related to the most recent negotiated rulemaking. Spoiler alert, they have now released the NPRM with proposed rules on distance education. We know that there are no surprises, but there is a lot to be concerned about.

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Caylor Solutions

JULY 22, 2024

Audience-centric marketing is a paradigm shift that can transform mediocre content into high performance marketing. Learn more! The post Audience-Centric Marketing: Marketing in Service of Your Audience appeared first on Caylor Solutions.

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The Guardian - Higher Education

JULY 22, 2024

In the 1980s, 25% of pupils at my children’s primary school had free school dinners. The number now is more than 50%, writes local GP Dr Martin Judson Benjamin Myers and Anna Barker correctly point out increasing poverty among the permanent residents of Durham ( My home town: How Durham changed under Conservative rule, 9 July ). I have spent my career as a GP serving the local population and my family home remains in the city centre.

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The PIE News

JULY 22, 2024

Watch the BBC Radio 4 Today prgoramme clip below from X. "You have to restore the link between tuition fees and inflation." Vivienne Stern from Universities UK tells @MishalHusain why work with the government is needed amid mounting concern about the financial circumstances of some universities in England. #R4Today pic.twitter.com/7lQMNspXxf — BBC Radio 4 Today (@BBCr4today) July 22, 2024 The post “You have to restore the link between tuition fees and inflation” appeare

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The Guardian - Higher Education

JULY 22, 2024

Doctoral student at Renmin University of China school of liberal arts in Beijing posted recordings on Weibo A top Chinese university has fired a professor, a day after a graduate student accused him of sexual harassment on social media in a rare public allegation and posted recordings as evidence, drawing widespread support. The woman, who identified herself as Wang Di, said she is studying in a doctoral programme at Renmin University of China’s school of liberal arts.

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The PIE News

JULY 22, 2024

Listen to this fun episode below – as we stop to ride an ostrich, swim with sharks, ride a foofy slide and drink buckets of wine (sensibly). In the words of Shakira – Tsamina eh, eh / Waka waka, eh, eh / It’s time for [South] Africa. So break out your baby wipes, wipe away your prejudices (and your sweat) and live life like a millionaire on the Rand.

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University Business

JULY 22, 2024

Community college student Jennifer Toledo says earning a four-year degree is exciting, but has had difficulty navigating the complicated higher education system as a Mexican immigrant. Benjamin Gregory, a former community college student, managed to graduate with an associate degree and transfer to a four-year school despite the challenges of enrolling as an older student.

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Today's Learner

JULY 22, 2024

Reading Time: 3 minutes This post is a modified version of an article that originally appeared on the Cengage EMEA “Unstoppable Minds Blog.” From my years as an undergraduate to working while studying for my master’s degree, combining study with full-time employment has undoubtedly been a challenge. During this period, I have seen many candidates for job roles from all walks of life, each of them diverse in their knowledge, talents and abilities.

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