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Plan B Propels Engineer to Higher Ed Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Lim is now leading the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) into the future. He attended a school that specialized in science and while still a teenager in 1983 came alone to the United States to pursue higher education. That began my pathway forward and my love of engineering.” Thankfully, he moved on to Plan B. “I

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Wentworth Institute of Technology to Drop Pre-Calculus Admissions Requirement for STEM Programs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Wentworth Institute of Technology is dropping its pre-Calculus admissions requirement, opening its doors to a wider range of students looking to pursue STEM degrees there. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, less than half of U.S. And only 16% of graduates had completed calculus that year.

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

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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. times as many as the 2005/06 figure.

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German leader appeals to int’l graduates

The PIE News

Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said international graduates of Germany’s higher education system will help to “successfully” develop the country’s economy. The visit to the GUS-owned institution allowed the chancellor to discuss challenges international professionals face in Germany with students.

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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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Looming Dutch election leaves stakeholders sitting in first gear

The PIE News

Rollercoaster would be a tame word to describe the events in the world of Dutch international education over the last two years. Speaking to The PIE, Jorrit Snijder, Breda University of Applied Sciences ’ President, points out that the debate that’s been going on since the housing crisis has left behind some key context. “The

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2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award Winners

Insight Into Diversity

INSIGHT Into Diversity 2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award winners are recognized for their exemplary and innovative initiatives designed to recruit and retain underrepresented individuals in science, technology, engineering, and math. Read about them here. MS in Business Analytics – STEM-designated Adelphi University Robert B.