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Embedded Associate Degrees Increase Retention

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However, WTAMU anticipates offering an associate of science in mathematics, business, education, health sciences, natural sciences, and social sciences, as well as an associate of art in multidisciplinary studies, and liberal arts and humanities. “We We want our students to complete a bachelor’s degree.

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Grant Fuels Black Studies Faculty Expansion at the University of Rochester

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I am so proud that the School of Arts & Sciences can lead on this critical priority with the expansion of a department that will inspire conversation, research, and ultimately action,” Nicole Sampson, the Robert L. Sproull Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences, said in a press release. and Mary L.

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University of Toledo cutting some ‘low-demand degree programs,’ merging others

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The University of Toledo is cutting “low-demand degree programs” beginning in the fall 2025 school year, a spokesperson told WTOL 11 on Monday. Some suspended programs are being merged into similar degree programs. Read more from WTOL.

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Florida Governor Defends Decision to Reject AP African American Studies Course

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The new AP course, developed through contributions from more than 20 scholars, explores the African American diaspora through literature, the arts, politics, science, and geography. and plans to introduce it nationally in the 2024-2025 academic year. Shevrin Jones (D) told NPR’s Morning Edition.

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The impact of international students on Canada’s top island

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Cape Breton Island is renowned for its natural beauty and hospitality, home to the famous Cabot Trail with beautiful natural vistas and beaches. In fact, every year since 1961 , there were fewer people living on the island. Thus, internationalisation was an existential necessity for the island’s sole university.

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Global K12 group acquires 17 UK private schools

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There will be opportunities to see best practice, for example in the teaching of science and mathematics at prep school and secondary school level. Global premium schools group Inspired has acquired Alpha Plus Group Schools, which features prestigious UK brands Wetherby School and Pembridge Hall among its portfolio.

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This startup trailblazer believes these 5 trends will shape the future of education

University Business

With the World Economic Forum predicting that 50% of all employees will soon need reskilling or upskilling by 2025, all sectors of education need to face the music. Instead, they’re building their own schools that they see better fall in line with 21st-century students and match their needs.