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President Jones, Dolly Parton and the magic of ‘traditioned innovation’

University Business

Interdisciplinary learning and experiential learning are high priorities on campus as technology rapidly changes the modern workforce. Traditioned innovation is driving Belmont Universitys new medical school, which welcomed its inaugural class of 50 students this past fall. Listen here.

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New HBCU Medical College in NOLA Will Confront Medical Inequities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

They expect it will continue to boost the local economy, still recovering from Hurricane Katrina’s impact almost 20 years ago and will also allow for greater collaboration with other medical schools in the area, like Louisiana State University and Tulane University. This can be me.” Drew University of Medicine and Science.

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The 2024 Insight Into Diversity Inspiring Programs in STEM Award

Insight Into Diversity

This collaboration even extends to incorporating resources like drone technology for real-time data gathering, enriching the teaching material. KCU faculty members joined the program that includes mentorship, case presentations, curriculum information, how to take a medical history, a suture clinic, and identity workshops.

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Pioneers discuss the challenges facing computer science

Inside Higher Ed

“It’s kind of like in medical school when they talk about the ‘half-life of knowledge.’ ’ The medical school dean tells graduates, ‘In five years, half of what we tell you will turn out to be false,’” said Alexei Efros, computer science professor at the University of California, Berkeley.

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Universities 4.0 and their role in driving place-based innovation for socio-economic transformation

HEPI

to mirror digital transformation in the manufacturing sector and other technology-rich businesses worldwide. envisions data-driven technological innovation to enable new models of enterprise and leadership in higher education. Universities 4.0 The Universities 4.0 The Universities 4.0

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2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award Winners

Insight Into Diversity

INSIGHT Into Diversity 2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award winners are recognized for their exemplary and innovative initiatives designed to recruit and retain underrepresented individuals in science, technology, engineering, and math. Read about them here. MS in Business Analytics – STEM-designated Adelphi University Robert B.

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Oil money undermines academic autonomy (opinion)

Inside Higher Ed

In June, Harvard University announced a $200 million gift to launch the Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability, an academic center dedicated to the study of one of humanity’s most pressing threats. billion gift to fund the Doerr School of Sustainability, its first new school in 70 years.

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