Coursera blog

MARCH 8, 2024

OLAY will award $2 million worth of scholarships for learners interested in cosmetic sciences By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer , Coursera Today, OLAY is launching a new Specialization, Introduction to Cosmetic Science and Ingredients , on Coursera. Scholarships are open to all, but women are encouraged to apply.

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Helix Education

DECEMBER 7, 2023

As colleges and universities work to recruit and retain students in the post-pandemic world, understanding students and their families is more important than ever. We partnered with ZeeMee to survey 10,000 high school seniors and publish this groundbreaking study (which we will continue to conduct in 2024).

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Press Release PowerSchool and EAB Partner to Simplify College Admissions and Expand College Access for Millions of Students Users of the Naviance platform will now have easier access to offers of college admission and financial aid via EAB’s Concourse technology September 12, 2023 FOLSOM, CALIF.

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The PIE News

AUGUST 16, 2023

As the largest source country of international students for New Zealand – with almost 12,000 currently studying in the country – the visit “is a great chance for us to share stories about everything studying with New Zealand has to offer”, the NZ minister said.

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The PIE News

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Numbers were confirmed to be back over a million in November, showing that the country, while not the powerhouse it once was, still takes in the most international students across the world. So much of this technology is untested, and players at a big edtech conference in June said it may not be long before we move on to the next big trend.

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EAB

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Such efforts would create a more equitable path to higher education and encourage more Gen Z students to attend college. They do not provide personalized information to each student on which academic programs might be a fit, or which specific scholarships they are eligible for. But these programs do not go far enough.

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The PIE News

MAY 14, 2024

Indians, who received over a quarter of UK study visas in the year ending September 2023, made up 43% of all international students to receive a post-study work visa in the same year, indicating the review’s significance on the Indian market.

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The PIE News

AUGUST 18, 2023

The State of Globalization in Higher Education report from technology provider, Terra Dotta, also found that 71% of respondents said that the strategic priority of global engagement is needed to expand the total student experience. The company surveyed more than 250 US global education professionals in April 2023.

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WCET Frontiers

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

We want (and have started) to reach out to minority-serving institutions and organizations to make connections, engage them with our community, and, most excitingly, shine a light on the promising practices that make a difference for the students who need our help the most. The project began to take shape in spring/summer 2020.

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Insight Into Diversity

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The inaugural Insight Into Diversity Library Excellence in Access and Diversity (LEAD) Award recognizes academic libraries who are advancing programs and initiatives that support DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) in areas such as research, accessibility, community outreach, technology, exhibitions, and collections.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 15, 2023

He had a big influence on me because he had an interest in things scientific and technological,” Jackson said. “I The assistant principal for boys suggested she apply to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Jackson did that by co-founding the Black Student Union. Postal Service in Washington, D.C.,

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University Business

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Funding to Johns Hopkins University, Georgia Institute of Technology and Penn State University comprised more than half of the Defense’s allocation. Secondly, the size of the Defense’s research and development budget is expected to reach $145 billion in 2024. billion in fiscal year 2020.

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Today's Learner

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Reading Time: 5 minutes Sandy Keeter is a Professor in the Information Technology department at Seminole State College What is a DFW rate? The term “DFW rate” refers to the percentage of students in a course or program who receive a D or F, or who withdraw (W) from the course. Why do students NOT complete courses?

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Insight Into Diversity

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In collaboration with the departments of counseling psychology, social psychology, and counseling, the Ball State University Graduate School established Wellness Communities as part of the Graduate Student Wellness Initiative. These affinity groups help students connect, support, and learn with peers who share their identities.

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Helix Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Engaging Hispanic families can help you then engage prospective Hispanic students. Hispanic students often face disparities in educational attainment. Research indicates that Hispanic students are more likely to attend underfunded schools with fewer resources, resulting in limited access to quality education.

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SRHE

JUNE 7, 2023

Julianne : Academic staff should consider how students are connecting with each other and with educators in formal learning spaces. For example, if you want to know whether a new way of teaching a challenging concept is landing with the students, also consider: can students see each other in the layout of this room?

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Inside Higher Ed

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Then, in 2021, following a review of the provider category standards by former Queensland University of Technology vice chancellor Peter Coaldrake, this rule was toughened. The other universities that failed to achieve 50 percent—Bond, Federation and Notre Dame Australia—are due for re-registration in 2024 or 2025.

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The PIE News

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

More than a decade after the US missed out on a goal of sending one million study abroad students overseas annually, the sector is still struggling to increase outbound numbers. Study Abroad Day was celebrated on February 26 this year, with renewed efforts to promote international opportunities for US students.

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SRHE

MAY 10, 2024

The award of doctorates in Divinity had ceased to depend on advanced scholarship, and had often became more or less honorific as new Bishops began to be granted an automatic Doctorate of Divinity. Teaching-only’, ‘Teaching and Scholarship’ and ‘Teaching-focussed’ academic jobs have become increasingly common.

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