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DePauw University Receives $200 Million in Support of Strategic Plan

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DePauw University has received its largest gift yet in the form of $200 million in support of its strategic plan. Adding in this substantial gift, the university’s strategic plan has raised $240 million in major gifts. higher ed institution. The school is set to launch this coming fall. “We

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Tennessee State University Planning to be First HBCU Sponsor for Ice Hockey Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Tennessee State University (TSU) is looking to become the first HBCU to sponsor an ice hockey program, The Athletic reported. If I’m talking to a student-athlete, I say, ‘Why not come to Tennessee State University? The associated costs for introducing ice hockey at TSU is estimated to be “in the six figures,” Allen said.

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President’s Corner: Why Lori White believes DePauw is at a nexus point

University Business

For the first time in her career, she was the president of a university. This also marked the first time in DePauw University’s history that a woman and a person of color was stepping in. And so I had the skill set to help lead the university through a pandemic.” But this was March of 2020.

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Push to expand internationalisation at UTokyo

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The University of Tokyo’s new five-year combined bachelors and masters degree launching in 2027 will be comprised of 50% international students, as Japan strives for greater internationalisation in higher education. The program also includes one year studying outside of the university, either in industry or abroad.

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University Museums Awarded Funds for Latino Art Curation, Advancement

Insight Into Diversity

Among the ALAM 2022 recipients, three university museums each received a $500,000 grant as part of the $5 million project. The grants will support the positions over five years, or until 2027. The post University Museums Awarded Funds for Latino Art Curation, Advancement appeared first on INSIGHT Into Diversity.

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Students for Fair Admissions Sues West Point Over Affirmative Action Policies

Insight Into Diversity

Minorities make up 39 percent of the 1,255 cadets admitted into West Point for the class of 2027, according to the academy’s website. However, the Supreme Court did not address the use of race in military academy admissions, leaving the issue open for future litigation.

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How CIOs can take advantage of the AI revolution

University Business

Global Market Insights predicts the AI education market will reach $20 billion by 2027. Oral Roberts University is currently deploying AI solutions on its campus network by leveraging Extreme Networks CloudIQ CoPilot. The post How CIOs can take advantage of the AI revolution appeared first on University Business.