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Virginia Tech’s CEED Program Builds Pipelines to Engineering

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Starting with programs for middle and high school students, through supports for graduate students, the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED) at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) has provided inspiration, insight, encouragement, and community for engineering students.

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India: non-recruitment based engagement “key”

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A shift towards non-recruitment based engagement with Indian schools could be key to better managing student expectations, stakeholders have suggested. “When every service comes to you, the best place an education institution can get to a student is at another education institution.

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Oh, the humanit(ies)! Why integrating the liberal arts and STEM is a win-win for students, institutions

University Business

Meanwhile, the humanities and social sciences are taking a back seat. But something exciting is happening in the world of higher education. Colleges and universities hailing from both sides of the fence are inching ever closer to the middle, integrating lessons in the humanities with STEM-based curriculum—and vice versa.

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10 U.S. Universities Selected to Advance Systemic Change in Doctoral STEM Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Sloan Foundation has announced the recipients of 10 seed grants to launch its Sloan Centers for Systemic Change (SCSC) initiative to transform their doctoral education programs in STEM fields. in human development from The Pennsylvania State University. National Action Council For Minorities In Engineering The grants, totaling $2.5

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Ten U.S. Universities Selected to Advance Systemic Change in Doctoral STEM Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Sloan Foundation has announced the recipients of 10 seed grants to launch its Sloan Centers for Systemic Change (SCSC) initiative to transform their doctoral education programs in STEM fields. in human development from The Pennsylvania State University. National Action Council For Minorities In Engineering The grants, totaling $2.5

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Report: Student Interest in Pursuing Careers in Education on the Decline, But Enrollment in Intro Teaching Courses Rises

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Today’s high school students are showing less interest in pursuing careers in education, and teachers in the profession are feeling burnt out and underpaid, according to a new report from the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB). In those two states, on average, education-related subjects are the sixth most popular intended major.

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The Importance of Women’s Leadership in Higher Education

Kortext University Leaders' Blog

Firstly, education is a fundamental human right that should be accessible to all, regardless of gender. Secondly, education is a key driver of economic growth and development, and women’s equal access to education is essential for achieving sustainable development goals. But we’re not there yet.