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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.

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Seed Investments Fund 15 Research Collaborations Between Virginia Tech and Minority-Serving Institutions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Collaborations between Virginia Tech and historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) or other minority-serving institutions (MSIs) have led to 15 research projects supported by grant funding. This effort is one of several seed investment programs by Virginia Tech’s Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science (ICTAS).to

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Looming Dutch election leaves stakeholders sitting in first gear

The PIE News

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 Snijder argued that as a hybrid institution (teaching both academic and vocational degrees), the situation is much more nuanced. “We

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Netherlands uni chairs call for stop to curbing int’l students

The PIE News

“In doing so, [parliament] turns a blind eye to the fact that the shortage on the labour market – think of technology, ICT, education and care – is already causing major problems for us,” the opinion piece, signed by representatives from Breda University of Applied Sciences , Tilburg University and others, reads. “In

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Hewlett Foundation Awards $20M to Diversify Cybersecurity Field

Insight Into Diversity

Cybersecurity, like many STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields, has been historically male-dominated and lacks diversity. The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation is awarding $20 million in grants to four academic institutions that serve diverse student populations.

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Dr. David Emmanuel Goatley Becomes First Black President of Fuller Theological Seminary

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

David Emmanuel Goatley Goatley – he stepped into the role this week– said he aimed for a future for Fuller that expanded beyond traditional American borders to become a global institution that supported the Christian community worldwide. "We We live in the midst of formidable challenges locally, nationally, and globally," Goatley said.

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Coursera Launches Course Builder: Organizations Can Now Quickly Create and Launch Custom Courses at Scale

Coursera blog

For higher education institutions , time-saving authoring tools can empower faculty to create custom courses and keep learning resources relevant and up-to-date at the speed and scale students and employers now expect. “We