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What Is a University President to Do?

Academe Blog

BY HANK REICHMAN Last week the AAUP released a special investigative report, “Political Interference and Academic Freedom in Florida’s Public Higher Education System.”

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Pennsylvania Governor Pitches College Affordability Plan, Education System Overhaul

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He identified the project as a three-part blueprint created with ideas from a working group of college and university presidents assembled by Shapiro last year. For some, that means going right into the workforce – but for those who want to go to college or get a credential, we need to rethink our system of higher education.”

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Howard Joins Atlanta University Center Institutions in EDTECH Africa Initiative

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It is aimed at cultivating educational exchanges in collaboration with the Government of Kenya, the U.S., The announcement was made during a special Kenyan state visit to Atlanta planned to address investments for a shared future through higher education. Microsoft, and Mastercard’s Center for Inclusive Growth.

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Co-Chairs Named to Southern Regional Education Board Commission on AI and Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Henry McMaster and Marshall University President Brad D. Smith will co-chair the new Southern Regional Education Board Commission on Artificial Intelligence and Education (SREB). Henry McMaster “When used correctly, AI is a powerful tool capable of reshaping our education system,” said McMaster. “By

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Lindenwood University Buys For-Profit Dorsey College

Inside Higher Ed

Lindenwood University in Missouri is expanding its reach with the acquisition of for-profit Dorsey College, a vocational school in Michigan, the St. Lindenwood Education System, the parent entity for Lindenwood University, is the official purchaser in the deal, and the two institutions will maintain separate accreditation.

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Narcissistic presidents linked to “deterioration” in performance, study shows

University Business

The authors—Shee-Yee Khoo of Bangor Business School, Thanos Verousis of Vlerick Business School, Pietro Perotti of the University of Bath and Richard Watermeyer of the University of Bristol—believe this study further demonstrates “the moderating role of university governance.” as well, according to Forbes. .

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Can higher education in Pennsylvania be saved?

University Business

Pennsylvania is facing a double-edged sword in funding its higher education system next year, so much so that Gov. Josh Shapiro proclaimed his state’s public higher education system “isn’t working. Consequently, university officials and state leaders are caught in a conundrum over what to do.