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Colleges start new programs

Inside Higher Ed

Hiram College is starting graduate-level certificate in trauma-informed education. Tallahassee Community College is starting a bachelor of applied science in business administration. Mississippi State University at Meridian will be starting its first doctoral degree: a doctorate in psychology. in marketing.

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A Norwegian vision: transforming higher education with VECOIL partnerships

The PIE News

In the midst of Norway’s enchanting fjords and endless summer daylight, a gathering of educators takes place at the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences in Bergen. This commitment to accessibility ensures that students from diverse backgrounds can access quality education.

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Netherlands: call for higher education funding rethink in ongoing international debate

The PIE News

Last year, Dutch minister for Education, Culture and Science, Robbert Dijkgraaf, told The PIE in an exclusive interview that the country was searching for an “optimal” number of international students, while he praised the role of student and researcher international exchanges. Suggestions made so far are wide ranging.

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Colleges award tenure

Inside Higher Ed

Ali Dogan, natural and applied science. Hashimul Ehsan, natural and applied science. Junda Hu, natural and applied science. Saidat Ilo, liberal arts and social sciences. Gen Kaneko, natural and applied science. Chang Lee, education and health professions. Qiao Xu, business.

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How Industry Micro-Credentials Are Transforming Higher Education 

Coursera blog

Scott Shireman, Global Head of Coursera for Campus Career outcomes are a top decision-making factor for students selecting their higher education institution. Enhancing curricula to better align with in-demand skills used by today’s employers is therefore a top priority for higher education institutions.

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Preparing the community for in-demand careers

Marcia J. Ballinger, Ph.D.

For 60 years, Lorain County Community College has been the trusted place our community members and employers turn to as they prepare for the jobs of the future. When LCCC was founded in 1963 as Ohio’s first community college with a permanent campus, manufacturing education and training was one of the first focus areas.

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Unlocking Opportunities for Students

Marcia J. Ballinger, Ph.D.

Lorain County Community College was founded in 1963 to as a source of constant, relevant education and training for local people. Over the years, many things have changed, but one thing that remains the same is our commitment to adapt to the needs of employers, students and the community through affordable, impactful education.

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