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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. These are students that have great potential and that really want to move into a STEM career,” Donovan said.

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

The PIE News

A group of university chairs in the Netherlands has called for figures in parliament to stop attacking international students and the prospect of their recruitment. The letter , written in the popular daily newspaper NRC, describes that an onslaught on international student recruitment will only help to “increase national labour shortages”.

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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 And that the Dutch students can still study,” he added. The debate [we’re having] is a very Dutch debate.

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Developing an Appreciative Mindset in Students

Faculty Focus

In an era marked by swift technological advancements, shifting societal norms, and a perpetually changing global environment, individuals frequently find themselves seeking self-improvement. It is important for students to foster an appreciative mindset so they are better equipped to face life’s challenges.

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

The PIE News

Debate on government proposals to reduce the numbers of international students in the Netherlands by cutting back English-taught programs is continuing as a public consultation has launched. Dijkgraaf has since urged public research and applied sciences universities in the country to halt the recruitment of international students.

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Developing an Appreciative Mindset in Students

Faculty Focus

In an era marked by swift technological advancements, shifting societal norms, and a perpetually changing global environment, individuals frequently find themselves seeking self-improvement. It is important for students to foster an appreciative mindset so they are better equipped to face life’s challenges.