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Bard College to support 425 refugee students

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A liberal arts and sciences college from New York has pledged to support 425 refugee and displaced students in the next four years as the UN seeks to reach its 15by30 target. The 15by30 commitment from the intergovernmental peace organisation is aiming to get 15% of young refugees enrolled in higher education by the year 2030.

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Ireland woos South Asians amid global policy shift

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Students from Pakistan have also been attracted to Ireland’s Data Analytics, Digital Marketing, Accounting, and Nursing courses, according to the non-government affiliated Ireland Education Office. “The major issue with Ireland is its brand awareness among students.

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UK international numbers rose to 680,000 in 2021/22

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HESA statistics show that the international student numbers continued to grow, after the country famously hit its 600,000 target for 2030 a decade early. Non-EU PGR entrants, especially from China, have been driving the UK’s overall recruitment performance, the UUKi/ Education Insight 2022 report found. .

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Belmont University hires new VP of hope, unity and belonging

Inside Higher Ed

Image: D’Angelo Taylor had a hard time imagining a career in higher education. But Taylor, raised by a grandmother who encouraged him to dream big and to follow the educational path that would make those dreams come true, ended up doing both. Growing up in a tough neighborhood on the south side of Richmond, Va.,

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What’s happening in China – and why the UK can’t afford to take its eye off the ball

The PIE News

The significance of the Chinese market cannot be overstated for the higher education sector. 33K we see today) by 2030, overtaking Scotland to become the second biggest market. 33K we see today) by 2030, overtaking Scotland to become the second biggest market. Sustained growth, however, is not guaranteed.

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2022 INSIGHT Into Diversity HEED Award Recipients

Insight Into Diversity

Resolutions and Safe Spaces — Adelphi University. Adelphi University’s Office of Community Concerns and Resolution was established in fall 2021 to simplify and enhance the system for reporting discrimination, bias, and abuse. Elevating Stories of the Unrecognized — Agnes Scott College. Elevating Stories of the Unrecognized — Agnes Scott College.

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ELEVATE program: Achievement Strategies from Illinois Tech: Changing Higher Education Podcast 166 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Raj Echambadi

The Change Leader, Inc.

2 August · Episode 166 ELEVATE program: Achievement Strategies from Illinois Tech 42 Min · By Drumm McNaughton Higher ed leaders who want to increase inclusion while maintaining affordability can emulate the actions of Illinois Tech's ELEVATE program.