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Duolingo launches scholarship for Indian women in STEM

The PIE News

The DETermined Scholarship applications will open on the Manthan portal in June 2025, with the recipient set to be announced in September 2025. The philosophy behind the DETermined Scholarship is rooted in Duolingos mission to make education accessible to all.

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Shedding light on the scholarship of teaching

Wonkhe

Matt Offord believed what everyone said about academic promotion, rather than reading the guidance. Now he traces the contours of other myths that keep academic staff from rewarding teaching-focused careers The post Shedding light on the scholarship of teaching appeared first on Wonkhe.

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A Pioneer for Change - Dr. Brittany Williams

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I did it because of the implications of my scholarship around Black women, girls, my experience with social class and racial identity development, she says. She gives thanks to her mentors guidance. If my scholarship isnt reaching [the public], its not doing what it needs to do. Thats the meat and potatoes.

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How to Break the Promotion Glass Ceiling for Teaching and Scholarship Academics

HEPI

Promotion for academics, especially those on teaching and scholarship (T&S) pathways, is fraught with challenges. Scholarship activities that significantly impact student learning and success are frequently undervalued. As a result, this unrealistic expectation discourages many from seeking promotion.

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100+ colleges got an “A” for scholarship transparency. Is yours among them?

University Business

The colleges that rank highest for the most transparent merit scholarships provide clear, easily accessible information on the awards and the criteria they use, according to a new analysis. These leading schools also figure merit scholarships into their Net Price Calculator projections.

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Enhancing Access, Engagement, and Inclusion in Online Education

Faculty Focus

Institutions can implement the following measures to alleviate these challenges: Scholarship Programs: Expanding scholarship programs to include online students can provide crucial financial support. Leveraging Scholarship Programs Scholarship programs can be adapted to support online students from diverse backgrounds.

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UK free speech: “time will tell” if guidance works

The PIE News

Draft guidance announced by the UK’s Office for Students on free speech and academic freedom could have far-reaching consequences on international partnerships, but “time will tell” if the guidance might build more understanding, stakeholders say.