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College students follow the money into STEM education, killing off struggling liberal arts programs

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Lindsey Ash says she likely would have sought a liberal arts degree in speech therapy — until a high school class steered her toward science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Read more from The Washington Times.

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DePauw University Receives $200 Million in Support of Strategic Plan

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DePauw University DePauw’s Bold and Gold 2027 strategic plan seeks to bolster the university around four principles: the liberal arts and sciences; the student experience; institutional equity; and responsible financial and operational management. The school is set to launch this coming fall. higher ed institution.

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Engagement overseas ‘integral’ in US plans

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The State of Globalization in Higher Education report from technology provider, Terra Dotta, also found that 71% of respondents said that the strategic priority of global engagement is needed to expand the total student experience. The company surveyed more than 250 US global education professionals in April 2023.

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Money Magazine rewards 34 colleges with 5-star ranking, prioritizing ROI and graduation rates

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“Everybody’s interested in the ROI on their education because college education is very expensive,” said Sue Harbour, associate dean and executive director of the career center at the University of California, Berkeley, one of the 5-star schools, according to Money. People want to know: Is it worth my time and my money?”

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AUCC to Launch Institute to Support Minority Engineers with $1.5 Million Investment from A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Johnathan Gaines This Institute for Dual Degree Engineering Advancement (IDEA) will build upon and expand the AUCC’s existing Dual Degree Engineering Program (DDEP) which allows students from AUCC schools to attend their school for three years before transferring to an engineering institution for another two. investment will?provide

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

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More from UB: Middle East conflict continues to stir backlash, compromise safety across college campuses Hires Bonnie Cordon – Southern Virginia University The Southern Virginia University Board of Trustees unanimously approved hiring Bonnie Cordon as the school’s 10th president. Alexander Whitaker – King University (Tenn.)

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Top 10 Student Recruitment strategies every institution should adopt

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Example: As the admissions director for a liberal arts college, your aim is to boost international student enrollment by 15% in two years, focusing on business and tech programs. Example: Imagine working for a small liberal arts college known for its close-knit community and personalized attention.