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4 trends in STEM building design that deliver a competitive edge

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As STEM drives innovation both inside the classroom and in the workplace, universities are building and renovating facilities curated to the student, professor and researcher experience. Open labs, for example, not only incorporate the latest technology but also allow for collaboration.

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Nonprofit Group Offers to Renovate and Build Charter Schools in Philly

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Jason Corosanite STS Co-founder Dr. Jason Corosanite recently made the announcement at a mayoral forum on education, innovation, and technology, saying that he was committed to the dollar amount. "We So you can come and study anything from instrumental music to vocal music to fine arts or digital arts to robotics.

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President moves: February breathes fresh air into these leaders’ careers

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million—and also increased their ranking on the National Science Foundation’s survey of Higher Education of Research and Development Expenditures (HERD) from 42 to 22. Department of Agriculture to construct a $16 million research facility set to open this fall, according to a university statement.

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Manhattanville cuts tenured faculty, freezes programs

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Manhattanville hasn’t publicly announced which programs are frozen, but faculty sources say they are art history, world religions, philosophy, film studies, music, music education, French, Spanish and chemistry. Image: Manhattanville College in Purchase, N.Y., In addition to these cuts, one lecturer was not reappointed.

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Study: Age As Aspect of Identity Not Prioritized by University DEI Offices

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Respondents even suggested that the topic may be more relevant to and should be addressed in facilities outside of DEI altogether, such as in centers of aging or life-long education programs. Age is not a factor that is often prioritized when it comes to DEI efforts, according to a new study from Washington University in St.

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NJ colleges got $400M more in state funding this week. Here’s where they plan to spend it

University Business

New Jersey announced almost $400 million for upgrades at colleges around the state this week, including big-ticket grants for a science building and labs at Montclair State, an engineering and biomedical research tower at Rowan University and an expansion of William Paterson University ‘s recreation center.

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President moves: Recent spate of leaders to announce retirement boast impressive résumés

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Most college leaders retiring in style will be recognized for their expansion, renovation and construction of campus facilities. While SVU is technically a secular private liberal arts college, it identifies with the values of the LDS Church. But those who decided to step down are doing so on sound footing.