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MCT Foundation Names Three Graduate Scholars to Study Student Mental Health Across Diverse Institutions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The MCT Foundation, established to support underrepresented students in higher education, provides scholarships, grants, and professional development opportunities specifically targeting African American, Latinx, and other underrepresented groups.

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Weekend Reading: Education and Scholarship – An overlooked solution to the teaching dilemma

HEPI

Universities have started recognising the importance of Education and Scholarship (E&S) academic roles to maintain a good balance between education and research. In terms of research, there is far less recognition of excellence in education and scholarship compared to excellence in subject-specific research output.

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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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Women in Leadership: Empowering Change across Generations and Cultures

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Programs like the American Association of University Womens (AAUW) leadership initiatives highlight the critical role mentorship plays in creating a sense of belonging and driving professional development. Intergenerational collaboration further enhances the impact of womens leadership.

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“Too good to be true” – the young Africans receiving international scholarships

The PIE News

So when he received a fully-funded scholarship to study over 3,000 miles away at the University of Edinburgh, he couldn’t believe it – and, at first, his family didn’t. “My Ngwambe is one of the nearly 45,000 young Africans who has received a scholarship from the Mastercard Foundation. “I My mum thought it was a scam,” he laughs. “It

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EY and UAlbany Partner to Develop Future Business Leaders

Insight Into Diversity

Through a dynamic partnership with global business management consulting and accounting firm EY (formerly Ernst & Young), the State University of New York at Albany (UAlbany) is equipping students with critical skills and real-world experience in cybersecurity, business, and professional development.

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Navigating the Postdoc Office

Inside Higher Ed

that typically emphasize scholarship and further training and professional development. Victoria Hallinan and Karena Nguyen describe how working in one can offer a fruitful career path and some of the specific roles and responsibilities involved. Postdoctoral positions are temporary roles after a terminal degree like a Ph.D.