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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

They award 24% of all bachelor’s degrees received by African Americans in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. It has already made history, with an HBCU graduate as the first presidential nominee of either of the two major parties. Yet each of us has the power to shape events in real time.

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Grambling State’s Digital Library Makes HBCU History

Insight Into Diversity

Grambling State University (GSU) has made history with the opening of their Digital Library and Learning Commons. Not only is this landmark facility the first digital library ever established at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in the US, but it is also the first digital library in the state of Louisiana.

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The 2023 State of Facilities in Higher Education

University Business

For ten years the State of Facilities in Higher Education has been recognizing trends and opportunities based on our database of information from schools around the U.S. Over time, the insights in the State of Facilities have evolved and our recommendations have followed suit. And they mustn’t.

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Studying abroad – disease or an opportunity? Let’s break the myth

The PIE News

Common reasons include better rankings, teaching quality, advanced facilities, and greater job opportunities. Moreover, many Indians who studied abroad have achieved great success back home in various fields such as politics, business, entertainment, and technology.

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Utah Receives $50 Million Gift for College of Engineering

Inside Higher Ed

The $50 million donation is reportedly the largest in the history of the College of Engineering. “This is going to cause another inflection point in the ascent of the college and the growth of Utah’s technology sector.” “This generous gift from the Price family is transformational,” said Richard B.

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Canada: Tamwood College sells to ILAC

The PIE News

Tamwood has been running for 30 years under a signature work-and-study model, with schools in marketing, technology and business across campuses Toronto and Vancouver, alongside offerings in English programs and junior camps, which were also offered in Montreal and select cities across the US.

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President moves: Recent spate of leaders to announce retirement boast impressive résumés

University Business

Most college leaders retiring in style will be recognized for their expansion, renovation and construction of campus facilities. Houtman previously served as provost and vice president for academic affairs at the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. But those who decided to step down are doing so on sound footing.