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Don’t Just Witness History; Seize the Opportunity to Shape It

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Lomax UNCF’s new research report, Transforming Futures: The Economic Engines of HBCUs , offers empirical evidence of the profound impact HBCUs have on the success of students, communities and the nation as a whole. Yet each of us has the power to shape events in real time. This election offers an important opportunity to do just that.

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Olin College President Steps Down Amid Financial Strain, Latest in String of Higher Ed Leadership Exits

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Gilda Barabino, president of Olin College of Engineering in Massachusetts, will leave her position at the end of the academic year, adding to the growing list of higher Dr. Gilda Barabino education leadership departures. The engineering college, founded in 1997, has struggled with operating deficits for over a decade.

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On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He had been very excited to attend, until the week of the event. “We Dr. Vernon Dunn, director of The Grainger Foundation Frontiers of Engineering at the National Academy of Engineers, first met Williams at one of the summer programs Williams ran at Xavier. Williams, Jr., Williams, Jr. We did some great work.”

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The University of Iowa Offers Day-Long “Grandparents University” Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The University of Iowa’s (UI) Center for Advancement will be hosting a day-long event to teach grandparents and grandchildren various topics, The Gazette reported. The event is limited to groups of three – it allows for combinations of two grandparents and a grandchild or one grandparent and two grandkids. The day will run from 8 a.m.

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The Benefits of IES Accreditation for Engineers and Engineering Programs in Singapore

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The Benefits of IES Accreditation for Engineers and Engineering Programs in Singapore editor Mon, 05/08/2023 - 02:57 Engineering is a vital industry in Singapore, with a growing demand for professionals and institutions that are able to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

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When Banks Lost Control of the Student Loan Mess

Higher Education Inquirer

History can be many things. And from time to time, historical events need to be revisited if we seek the truth. This event occurred largely without notice. For-profit colleges, the engine for much of this bad debt, did get scrutiny, and from 2010 to 2023, their presence was reduced.

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Advancing Engineering excellence in Ireland: The role of Engineers Ireland (EI)

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Advancing Engineering excellence in Ireland: The role of Engineers Ireland (EI) editor Mon, 05/22/2023 - 06:36 Engineering is a vital industry in Ireland, contributing significantly to the country's economic growth and development. Engineers Ireland plays a crucial role in promoting engineering excellence in Ireland.