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The Art and Science of Higher Ed Leadership

UIA (University Innovation Alliance)

My parents had high school degrees but didn't talk much about college. Every step of the way, something pushed me to decide to go to college, to become a faculty member. Florida State had a lot going on at that time. I think that's what they were looking for when they named me as interim president.

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Why your school needs to adopt curricula in computer and information sciences

University Business

Degrees and subsequent jobs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) have long been praised as lucrative and safe pathways for students looking to enroll at a college or university. However, there is one subset of this group that stands out in popularity and workforce prowess: computer and data science.

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College Degree Still Sound Investment, Despite Rising Tuition

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Earning a college degree is still a sound investment, although the rate of economic return varies across college majors and student demographics, according to a new American Educational Research Association (AERA) analysis of 5.8 million individuals with college degrees and 2.9 million Americans.

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William & Mary professors cry secrecy on data school, more

Inside Higher Ed

Image: Faculty members at the College of William & Mary are concerned that the institution is purposely excluding them from conversations about the future. Take the college’s recent announcement that it’s exploring opening a computing and data science school.

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How intentional building design helps these colleges build community synergy

University Business

As colleges and universities try more than ever to engage with those outside of their walls, leaders are looking for ways to do so genuinely and with care. However, the newly opened Raclin Murphy Museum of Art signifies a return to relevance. “If you’re going to do this, it’s a way of thinking, speaking and being.”

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Former Governor Joins Alma Mater's Law School Faculty

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Rice School of Law. David Beasley Beasley receives the full-time appointment, effective March 1, as Distinguished Professor of Practice and Public Service in the law school’s Department of Legal Studies. Rice School of Law. William Hubbard “Little did I know the challenges and adventures I was being prepared for in law school.

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Students are likely to rule out your school based on state politics

University Business

A new report uncovered that one out of four college-eligible students are crossing off schools they were previously considering based on its state’s political climate. It found that among the 24% of students who ruled out schools, they varied almost evenly across the political spectrum.