Bard College the latest institution to spurn U.S. News undergraduate rankings
Higher Ed Dive
MARCH 9, 2023
The private nonprofit college in New York said the rankings methodology relies on “flawed and irrelevant metrics.”
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Faculty elitism is hurting your institution - Cheryl Hyatt, eCampus News
Economics and Change in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
One of the most pernicious ways we undercut the vital work of higher education is through maintaining a culture of faculty elitism. In most colleges there is a stark division between faculty and professional staff.
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Here’s why ransomware is a top threat to institutions - Bryan Green, eCampus News
Economics and Change in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Be wary of extinction--ransomware can be the cause of a number of issues at institutions, including the demise of the institution itself This is especially true in higher education, which is the second most common target for ransomware attacks and security breaches.
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How Tools of Cooperation help higher-ed leaders move their institutions forward - Laura Ascione, e-Campus News
Economics and Change in Higher Education
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
One of the biggest challenges higher-ed leaders face is obtaining cooperation and agreement as they strive to move their institution forward. Despite this major challenge, moving forward is a top priority–and an essential objective if instititions are to survive in a rapidly-changing higher education enviornment.
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“Not all bad news” as first impact of UK policy hits sector – The PIE Live
The PIE News
MARCH 19, 2024
More institutions are paying closer attention to application numbers earlier in the cycle, speakers said. “O ne of the things for this year is, as an institution, as a sector, we are watching this much more closely much earlier in the cycle,” Maak noted.
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Tech solutions to Canada’s study visa cap
The PIE News
APRIL 2, 2024
Tech companies offering immigration solutions to international students in Canada have developed new tools to help universities maximise international admissions under Canada’s study visa cap. Private institutions were appalled by the news and will be looking to ensure that every PAL issued results in an approved study visa.
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‘Exorbitant’ fees paid to academic publishers better spent on research and education
The Guardian - Higher Education
MARCH 19, 2024
The Australia Institute report, released on Wednesday, questioned if more public money should be used for research and education instead of being directed to international academic publishers. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading.
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Nova Scotia allocated 12,900 study applications
The PIE News
MARCH 6, 2024
CBC News has reported that the province’s minister for advanced education gave the details during an event in Halifax on March 4. “We want to make sure that all schools, all designated learning institutions have a good opportunity to be successful.” “They came to a school to get an education.
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UK: Twin partners with Surrey on employability
The PIE News
APRIL 23, 2024
The institution’s newly launched two-year MSc in pharmaceutical sciences will “successfully prepare” those seeking careers with specialist theoretical knowledge and exceptional laboratory skills, Antonijevic continued. The post UK: Twin partners with Surrey on employability appeared first on The PIE News.
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The U.S. News exodus never happened. How did the top ranking service outlast naysayers?
University Business
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
News & World Report released its latest college rankings yesterday, and colleges are touting their improvements, prevailing against the barrage of criticism it received at the turn of the year. News found itself in on the back heel. News a “false altar” to which the public worships. The new lens U.S.
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Virginia Bans Public Universities From Using Legacy Admissions
Insight Into Diversity
MARCH 13, 2024
It will impact institutions such as the University of Virginia and the College of William and Mary, both highly ranked institutions by U.S. News and World Report. Virginia Tech announced the elimination of its legacy policy across its institution last year , following the U.S.
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Japan PM visits North Carolina branch campus
The PIE News
APRIL 19, 2024
. “This… will provide the area with opportunities to be engaged” Despite the campus only opening in the last year , the two institutions have been partners for almost 40 years, NC State said, pointing to consistent student exchange and joint research initiatives.
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Password adds retake option as competition heats
The PIE News
APRIL 24, 2024
“We are delighted to be providing this additional flexibility for both our institutional partners and test takers worldwide,” said Simi Kohli, head of Global Recognition & Communications at Password. The post Password adds retake option as competition heats appeared first on The PIE News.
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These colleges have the highest rates of alumni donations. The top 15 may surprise you
University Business
JANUARY 3, 2024
Colleges are always looking for new ways to increase their alumni’s enthusiasm to give back in a variety of different ways. But at the end of the day, cash is king, and institutions are always ready to accept monetary gifts that can potentially help increase the student experience. Among the 15 colleges in the nation U.S.
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Lawmakers, donors disagreed on DEI in 2023. Now, there’s fallout
University Business
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Of that group, 64% were small to mid-sized institutions with endowments of $250 million or below, a cohort representing nearly half of the institutions surveyed by the National Association of College and University Business Officers and Commonfund. Universities that don’t comply with the ruling risk losing state funding.
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College will cost up to $95,000 this fall. Schools say it’s OK, financial aid can numb sticker shock
University Business
APRIL 3, 2024
Lower-income families may be required to pay just 10% of the advertised rate and, for some, attending a selective private college can turn out to be cheaper than a state institution. Read more from AP News. The post College will cost up to $95,000 this fall.
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Awareness of int’l benefits being “lost” in Canada
The PIE News
APRIL 18, 2024
CTV News reported that a survey of 1,500 random adults in Canada found that 58% said they felt there are too many international students studying in Canada – up 9% from a similar survey conducted in October 2023. The post Awareness of int’l benefits being “lost” in Canada appeared first on The PIE News.
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Grad Route review timeline causes “deep concern”
The PIE News
MARCH 13, 2024
. “We are deeply concerned by the accelerated timetable, which appears to be driven by political – not policy – concerns,” said Jamie Arrowsmith, director of UUKi , in a statement following the news. The post Grad Route review timeline causes “deep concern” appeared first on The PIE News.
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How Does U.S. News Rank Colleges?
HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)
MARCH 15, 2023
News Best Rankings? News & World Report released its first list of annual college rankings in 1983. Many of these experts are scoring institutions without knowing much about them, making their opinions — and the scores — difficult to take seriously. News in the hopes of generating more interest from prospective students.
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UK free speech: “time will tell” if guidance works
The PIE News
MARCH 26, 2024
Nick Hillman, director of the Higher Education Policy Institute, told The PIE News “On paper, the purity of refusal makes a lot of sense and we should of course always strive not to compromise on what we stand for. The post UK free speech: “time will tell” if guidance works appeared first on The PIE News.
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Why Higher Ed Is Seeing a Spate of High-Profile No-Confidence Votes
The Chronicle of Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Robbins, and Fayneese Miller Votes at prominent institutions, for a widening range of reasons, have made national news. By Megan Zahneis Illustration by The Chronicle; photos from George Walker IV, The Tennessean, Imagn; Barrettbaffert, Wikimedia Commons; Jerry Holt, Star Tribune, AP; iStock E. Gordon Gee, Robert C.
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These 15 colleges offer the most financial aid for international undergrad students
University Business
JULY 6, 2023
Colleges and universities are discovering new technologies to capitalize on the significant influx of foreign-born students, but there might be no better tool than cold hard cash. Fifteen institutions offer financial aid packages—whether need- or merit-based—that are too enticing to pass up. News & World Report. 78,432 82 2.
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NZ government consulting on visa fee rise
The PIE News
APRIL 19, 2024
“Policymakers and educational institutions must address these concerns to maintain New Zealand’s status as a premier study destination. Despite challenges, opportunities such as the post-study visa and robust support for international students exist, showcasing New Zealand’s potential.
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Lincoln Board of Curators Get No-Confidence from Alumni Association
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 24, 2024
The board of directors questioned the board of curators’ "ability to bring forward an effective leader who can bring healing to this institution of higher education," describing the decision as flawed and inadequate. Bonds and others have called for a change in leadership at the university, some asking for resignations.
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Lacking Big Endowment, Prestigious Mitchell Scholarship Paused
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 14, 2024
Mitchell Scholarship Program due to a lack in commitments from big donors, the nonprofit, nonpartisan organization said in a news release Wednesday.
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NAACP calls on Black student-athletes to boycott Florida public colleges over anti-DEI policy
University Business
MARCH 12, 2024
The head of the NAACP is calling on Black student-athletes to reconsider their decisions to attend public colleges and universities in Florida, challenging a new state policy that bars those institutions from using government funds on diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Read more from NBC News.
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Sunak U-turns on shuttering UK’s Confucius Institutes
The PIE News
MAY 18, 2023
In a U-turn decision, the UK government is no longer planning to close the country’s 30 Confucius Institutes. A spokesperson for UK prime minister Rishi Sunak said, “We are taking action to remove all government funding from Confucius Institutes in the UK, but currently judge that it would be disproportionate to ban them.”
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Coventry £40m cuts after “challenging” year
The PIE News
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Coventry University has said government policies and rhetoric are making international student recruitment “harder” after it emerged the institution will be forced to make £40 million in cuts next year. Coventry is big news, but they will not be alone.” These funding issues are affecting most universities in England.
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Japan certification project to be finalised in 2024
The PIE News
JANUARY 10, 2024
Government bodies in Japan have been given until the end of the fiscal year to outline specifics of a new certification initiative, which would replace a project promoting internationalisation in Japanese institutions. The post Japan certification project to be finalised in 2024 appeared first on The PIE News.
Australian and Chinese orgs seek more ties
The PIE News
APRIL 2, 2024
At a meeting at Monash University’s city campus in Melbourne, leaders from each organisation pledged to “increase the communication between educational institutes and schools” to boost academic exchange and student mobility. The post Australian and Chinese orgs seek more ties appeared first on The PIE News.
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Community college students are returning to four-year institutions, up nearly 8% since last year
University Business
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The latest enrollment figures for upward transfer students from two-year institutions to four-year institutions illustrate impressive vital signs that their efforts are working. The post Community college students are returning to four-year institutions, up nearly 8% since last year appeared first on University Business.
Landmark Education Summit Held for AANHPI
Insight Into Diversity
APRIL 5, 2024
It’s tremendous,” said Norman Chen, CEO of the Asian American Foundation, to KTVU Fox2 News, “One of the first times ever we’ve had our community come together like this.
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Seven Best Practices in 40 years of Reporting on Diversity in Higher Education
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 11, 2024
14, 2003) While there is no shortage of higher education news outlets, none has covered two-year and four-year colleges and universities and their efforts to promote equity and inclusivity quite like this one. It’s especially thrilling to see a variety of positions and institutions represented in this section of each semi-monthly edition.
Germany sees record int’l numbers
The PIE News
OCTOBER 13, 2023
According to new figures released by Germany’s academic exchange service DAAD , Indian students overtook the Chinese to become the largest nationality group for the first time, with approximately 46,000 Indians at German institutions. The post Germany sees record int’l numbers appeared first on The PIE News.
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Canada caps study permits at 360,000
The PIE News
JANUARY 22, 2024
The government said it will re-assess the number of study permit applications that will be accepted in 2025, once it has worked with provinces and institutions to develop a “sustainable” path forward for international students. ” The post Canada caps study permits at 360,000 appeared first on The PIE News.
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Chester crowned top for int’l at 2024 WUSCAs
The PIE News
APRIL 25, 2024
The institution in northern England beat off competition from nine other shortlisted finalists in the international category. The WUSCAs, running for the 11th year in 2024, saw more than 100 institutions participate, with winners based on reviews from 39,000+ students.
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BRICS nations launch Unis Association
The PIE News
MARCH 19, 2024
State universities from BRICS countries have established an academic association encouraging greater international cooperation and inviting global institutions to sign up for free membership. Though the focus is on BRICS countries, BUA membership is open to institutions across the globe.
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Transfer Enrollments Increased Fall 2023
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
more students than the previous year were able to successfully transfer to a new institution. That’s according to the latest report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, a nonprofit studying data from a majority of postsecondary institutions in the U.S. In fall of 2023, 5.3% These increases are a good sign.”
Buffalo State Rescinds Offer to Presidential Hire
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 29, 2024
Buffalo State University has rescinded an offer to presidential hire Chance Glenn amid an apparent controversy over a grant application at another institution, The Buffalo News reported.
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Top Indian agents with most Australian p’ships
The PIE News
JANUARY 16, 2024
Universities in Australia are working with more than 230 agencies across India, with some 150 counselling companies partnering with at least two institutions, according to new analysis by The PIE News. Some 46 agencies have agreements with two institutions. Ltd and Vishwas International, to name a few.
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Study Group “broadens US footprint”
The PIE News
DECEMBER 5, 2023
International education provider Study Group has announced an expansion across the US with three new university partnerships. Study Group supports more than 50 university partners around the world, including Florida Atlantic University, University of Hartford, James Madison University some institutions it partners with in the US.
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Adult Learners in Higher Education: Voices of Student Success
Inside Higher Ed
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Voices of Student Success, a six-episode series focused on student retention, engagement and graduation in higher education, takes over this week’s episode of The Key, Inside Higher Ed’s news and analysis podcast. The episode features two higher education professionals, Mike Krause from the John M.
Finance ‘still biggest’ US study abroad barrier
The PIE News
APRIL 16, 2024
These costs add up for students, making study abroad inaccessible for many,” Ron Carson, Terra Dotta’s CMO, told The PIE News. Some institutions even provide virtual advising to high school students and incoming college freshmen to promote early interest in and selection of study abroad programs,” he noted.
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China increases in QS rankings as India “soars”
The PIE News
APRIL 12, 2024
Chinese institutions are continuing to improve in rankings, with eight new institutions included in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, while the top 10 continues to be dominated by US and UK universities. The post China increases in QS rankings as India “soars” appeared first on The PIE News.
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