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ASHE Conference Urges Humanization of Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In order to enact human values, we have to start with ourselves. The conference theme this year is humanizing higher education, and hundreds of scholars from across the country gathered here to share their research, resources, and make connections. These values run contrary to systemic oppression.

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

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Meanwhile, the humanities and social sciences are taking a back seat. 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. But something exciting is happening in the world of higher education.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

in human development from The Pennsylvania State University. National Action Council For Minorities In Engineering The grants, totaling $2.5 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.

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

in human development from The Pennsylvania State University. National Action Council For Minorities In Engineering The grants, totaling $2.5 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.

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Higher Ed Leaders and Scholars Discuss Promises and Pitfalls of AI Tool Usage

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Gilda Barabino Olin College of Engineering "Our use of AI in our teaching can be seen both as a threat to how students acquire foundational knowledge, but it can also be an enabler to enhance student learning,” said panelist Dr. Gilda A. Barabino, president of the Olin College of Engineering.

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English majors earn similar salary earnings, life quality than other degree holders, report

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government resources and contributions from independent research centers, including the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the National Humanities Alliance and the Hamilton Project. Students with a special interest in humanities were found to experience a seven-grand bump, totaling $83,000. for physical science and history majors.

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Key Takeaways: 5 Ways to Maximize Your Impact in the New Academic Year

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In the fast-paced world of human resources, it’s important to stay ahead of the curve. Read on for some key takeaways Trend 1: Focus on Recruitment Marketing Focus Ircka West, Solution Engineer at PeopleAdmin, kicked off the discussion with the importance of recruitment marketing.