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London unis bring in partners for technology skills

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Two world-renowned universities in London are partnering with technology learning specialists in a bid to foster skills needed to succeed in the technology sector. In partnerships announced this week, Imperial College London has linked up with online coding bootcamp provider HyperionDev.

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Oh, the humanit(ies)! Why integrating the liberal arts and STEM is a win-win for students, institutions

University Business

Bolstered by state and national workforce needs and their promising return on investment, the STEM track represents a gold mine for colleges and universities that want to ensure credentials from their institution are providing students with good job prospects and gainful employment.

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Presidents corner: How can courage breathe new life into a classic liberal arts education?

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President Laurie Patton likes this framework, but in her eighth year leading Middlebury College and observing the changing world around her, she believes a new pillar has sprouted. the small private college has traditionally championed the classical values of a liberal arts education.

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Why implementing edtech effectively is as important as the tool itself

University Business

Colleges and universities are always actively seeking ways to boost their retention and persistence rates. With student engagement fledgling , some colleges are turning to edtech tools to drive student interest and academic success. is joining the first cohort of colleges to license the new technology and curriculum.

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These leaders’ commitment to DEI got them the nod for president

University Business

Despite recent pushback against diversity, equity and inclusion among several states , a number of colleges have recently hired presidents based on their commitment to that principle. Outside academia, Scholz served the U.S. Safa Zaki, Bowdoin College (Williamstown, Mass.) from Arizona State University in Psychology.

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ASHE Conference Urges Humanization of Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

On the opening day, academics shared findings on student success at Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), while others tackled issues of pay inequity in internships. Gaston Gayles directly addressed the toxicity of the constantly productive, highly competitive environment in academia.

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President moves: New hires, plus retiring leaders being lauded for their pandemic strategy

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Milo Riverso, for example, has leveraged his esteemed background in construction and engineering to win over Manhattan College’s Board of Trustees. Anita Olson Gustafson, on the other hand, drew on her decades-long, relentless passion for liberal arts to gain favor at Presbyterian College.