Common App to expand direct admissions effort
Higher Ed Dive
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The online portal will offer proactive acceptance letters from 116 colleges during the 2024-25 application cycle.
Higher Ed Dive
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The online portal will offer proactive acceptance letters from 116 colleges during the 2024-25 application cycle.
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The new universities minister has been speaking to Universities UK conference about funding and finance.
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The New Jersey-based private nonprofit has been struggling with declining enrollment and is trying to shrink operating deficits.
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
This week on the podcast the Westminster government has broken its silence on university funding - but did it say anything? This week on the podcast the Westminster government has broken its silence on university funding - but did it say anything?
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Higher Ed Dive
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
A manager of the shop used staff and equipment to do work on behalf of a business he owned, according to a state auditor report.
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
It’s been a year since the UK’s association to Horizon Europe was confirmed.
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
This week’s card from Hugh Jones’ postbag takes us to one of higher education’s abbreviated universities
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Dr. W. Marvin Dulaney The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) is set to host its 109th Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh. The Sept. 25-29 ASALH conference will feature a rich program of scholarly sessions, professional workshops, historical tours, a film festival, book signings, and many other events that illuminate the importance of the current struggle to own and control our own narrative.
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
University of Virginia takes the top spot, while Harvard, Columbia, and NYU share an “Abysmal” free speech status.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Technology has always evolved quickly, but we’ve seen a rapid escalation in that evolution in the past few years as tools such as artificial intelligence and Internet of Things (IoT) devices continue to gain traction across industries. In higher education, many of these tools are not only useful in the classroom and the back office, they’re also technologies that students will see in the workforce.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
By Amanda Friedman Leaders at regional public colleges say the decisions were painful but necessary. Professors fear there will be larger costs.
The Berkeley Blog
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The Stone Center for Environmental Stewardship will advance large-scale nature conservation and restoration in the United States through community-engaged research, training, outreach and policy. The post UC Berkeley launches new center focused on environmental stewardship appeared first on Berkeley News.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
If you’re ever at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, look up. There, you’ll see wind turbines and solar panels. Look down, and you may notice a commercial energy storage system in an underground garage of the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences. You’ve found yourself on a smart campus working toward some serious sustainability goals.
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Too Few Middle-Skills Credentials to Meet Future Job Demand Sara Weissman Thu, 09/05/2024 - 03:00 AM Most providers have to double the number of credentials they produce for well-paying jobs that don't require a bachelor’s to avoid workforce gaps, a new report finds.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The 2024 Annual National HBCU Week Conference is Sept. 15-19. White House The 2024 Annual National HBCU Week Conference will commence Sept. 15-19 in Philadelphia. The conference, themed “ Raising the Bar: Where Excellence and Opportunity Meet ,” is part of the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
A Campus Leader Needs to Find Their Social Voice Sarah Bray Thu, 09/05/2024 - 03:00 AM If you’re a president or aspire to such a role, you’ll do a better job if you gain your social media footing, write Rachael Hagerstrom and Laurie Fenlason.
The PIE News
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
With over 1.3 million of them studying abroad in 2024, Indian students have emerged as one of the largest international student cohorts in the world. India’s reputation as a major source market for international students has also made universities across popular study destinations adapt to changed course preferences and expectations over the past few years.
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
E-Textbooks Are More Popular Than Ever. But Professors Still Don’t Trust Them. Lauren.Coffey@… Thu, 09/05/2024 - 03:00 AM Nearly half of professors think students learn better with print materials, according to a new report—but demand from both students and institutions is still pushing them to be more digitally focused.
The PIE News
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The New York-based program offers two-week English language summer camps, combining English language learning with city tourism and cultural exploration. “Learning in public places instead of a traditional classroom is a unique concept that allows students to practice English while exploring the city. “This innovative approach is perfect for the 14-17 age range, and we are thrilled to collaborate with Global Village to bring this project to life in Toronto,” Stephanie Bon, English Outdoors
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Middle-skills workers provide essential services and potentially earn high salaries, but a new report addresses impending shortages. Zack Mabel The Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) at the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy has issued “Missed Opportunities: Credential Shortages in Programs Aligned with High-Paying Middle-Skills Jobs in 55 U.S.
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Reducing the Costs of College Transfer quintina.barne… Thu, 09/05/2024 - 03:00 AM How some institutions are removing barriers through student-centered policies.
The PIE News
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Local property developer Ornsirin will invest in the construction of the new school, which will operate under the reputable British Mill Hill School brand. It is set to open in September 2025, initially as a pre-prep and prep school. “From my first meetings with the team at Ornsirin, and my visit to the school site in Chiang Mai, it has been clear that we have formed a great relationship with like-minded partners to develop a new school that brings the spirit of Mill Hill to a wonderful part of
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Police arrested two Columbia University students Tuesday following a pro-Palestinian protest outside the university’s gates on the first day of classes, ABC7 New York reported. The individuals, both 21, face charges of attempted obstruction and obstruction of government administration in the second degree, as well as disorderly conduct.
The PIE News
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The group has more than 60 schools in 11 countries, having recently bought a private school in Cyprus. L’Ecole des Petits in Fulham is a pre-primary school founded in 1977, catering to up to 120 pupils aged three to six. L’Ecole de Battersea was founded in 2005 and has a capacity of 280 students aged three to 11. James Polansky, chief executive of Globeducate UK, said: “The commitment to fostering a love for learning and cultural awareness is evident in the school’s community and its dedication
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
University officials suggested free expression cannot coexist with "high expectations of conduct.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
By Kate Hidalgo Bellows Brian van der Brug, Los Angeles Times, Getty Images U. of Southern California students move onto campus for the start of the 2024-25 academic year. A new Duke University study found that first-year students were more likely to be paired with someone from a different racial background, thus expanding their social networks.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
A broad swath of the higher education community is mourning the death of Sybil Haydel Morial, who died Sept. 4 at age 91. Sybil Haydel Morial Boston University “Our love and prayers go out to the family of Sybil Haydel Morial,” said Dr. C. Reynold Verret, president of Xavier University of Louisiana. “We remember her generous life and legacy and the deep, lasting connections that she and her family have maintained with Xavier University of Louisiana over many decades; we are inspired by her activ
The Guardian - Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Universities UK likely to recommend smaller increase as institutions struggle with deepening financial crisis Tuition fees in England would need to rise to £12,500 a year to break even, according to analysis presented to vice-chancellors, amid warnings of the deepening financial crisis facing universities. But higher education leaders attending the Universities UK (UUK) annual conference were told they would look “out of touch” if they asked for a 35% increase in undergraduate fees from the curr
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The former head of the machine shop at the University of Iowa’s Department of Physics and Astronomy has been accused of pocketing nearly $1 million that should have gone to the university, according to a 305-page state audit released Wednesday.
The PIE News
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Bonard’s ELT Annual Report 2024 showed the recovery rate of the ELT sector slow slightly in 2023, with student numbers expected to remain or dip below 2023 levels across the ‘Big Four’ study destinations this year. The number of students studying English language courses in Canada, US, Ireland, UK, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand increased by 40% compared to 2022, reaching 78% of pre-pandemic levels.
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
3 Questions for UVA’s Derek Bruff joshua.m.kim@d… Thu, 09/05/2024 - 03:00 AM A conversation on CTLs and the careers of educational developers.
Faculty Focus
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Many academics are aware of altering learning styles of those on the “Autism Spectrum.” When a student with Autism arrives in the classroom this changes how interactions occur between a neurodiverse (ND) student and a neurotypical (NT) instructor. How does this impact the classroom when the ND academic is the expert, and the NT is the enrolled student?
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Challenging the Transactional Mindset johnw@mcsweeneys.net Thu, 09/05/2024 - 03:00 AM Students struggle with agency. Without it, it’s hard to accomplish anything, learning-wise.
Caylor Solutions
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Learn how to enhance student recruitment and community engagement with a campus hospitality playbook and strategic partnerships. The post The Campus Hospitality Playbook: Impactful Community Partnerships in Higher Ed appeared first on Caylor Solutions.
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
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Faculty Focus
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Many academics are aware of altering learning styles of those on the “Autism Spectrum.” When a student with Autism arrives in the classroom this changes how interactions occur between a neurodiverse (ND) student and a neurotypical (NT) instructor. How does this impact the classroom when the ND academic is the expert, and the NT is the enrolled student?
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