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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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Florida Dreamer Tuition Policy Reversal Threatens $25 Million Economic Impact

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The policy change, signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis, marks a significant shift in the state's approach to higher education access for Dreamers. The organization has already helped more than 600 Florida-based Dreamers graduate college, with many now working as nurses, teachers, engineers, and entrepreneurs within the state.

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College Degree Still a Great Return On Investment

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

With higher education costs rising since the turn of the century, some question whether a college degree has the value it once did. In a recent Gallup poll, only 36% of adults expressed confidence in higher education. However, a quick look over the data confirms there is still great value in higher education.

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From the Military to the Ivy League: Two Veterans Pursue Dartmouth’s Online Master of Engineering

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John Murphy and Felix Hong have traversed unique yet parallel journeys, from serving their country to pursuing advanced degrees through Dartmouths online Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering (MEng). In the service, life is organized chaos, he said. For John, the online format was non-negotiable.

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Virginia Tech’s CEED Program Builds Pipelines to Engineering

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Starting with programs for middle and high school students, through supports for graduate students, the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED) at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) has provided inspiration, insight, encouragement, and community for engineering students.

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First Arrest Made in Southern University Hazing Death

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The arrest comes as Southern University, a historically Black institution, grapples with renewed concerns about hazing practices within Greek organizations despite strict anti-hazing policies and mandatory training programs. McCray has since been released on bond, according to local reports. said during a March 7 news conference.

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Organic Traffic Insights: Tools and Techniques for Monitoring Organic Results for Education Marketers

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Reading Time: 10 minutes In the current digital landscape, organic search has become the foundation of online visibility and brand awareness. Although many schools may benefit from word-of-mouth referrals, the reality is that prospective students and parents rely on search engines to find their dream schools.