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URI College of Education Receives $1.1M Federal Grant for Special Education Programs

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The University of Rhode Island’s (URI) Feinstein College of Education has secured a $1.1 Department of Education to develop special education programs and enhance teacher diversity over the next five years. The post URI College of Education Receives $1.1M million grant from the U.S.

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Fulbright top institutions for 23/24 announced

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A total of 170 higher education institutions across the US have been designated Fulbright Top Producing Institutions by the US Department of State for the 2023/24 academic year. Some 12 institutions earned the distinction of being top producers of both US scholars and students this year.

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These 8 states’ 4-year schools have the highest graduation rates for upward transfers

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New findings from the Community College Research Center (CCRC) are eerily similar to those of the Department of Education : only 16% of community college students earn a bachelor’s degree within six years.

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South Africa’s Advtech Group to enter healthcare

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The Advtech group, which owns over 10 different brands with schools and colleges in Southern and Eastern Africa regions, will offer qualifications including in nursing for local and international students, with a focus on feeding overseas markets for healthcare workers including the UK and Australia, according to officials.

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Fuel to the fire: FAFSA complications cause further delays

University Business

Colleges and universities have now been told they will no longer receive students’ FAFSA forms at the end of January. These delays further complicate a time-sensitive process for college applicants nationwide. Yet another announcement from the Department of Education guarantees students almost all the time in the world.

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Int’l students face Iowa Wesleyan University closure

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The private institution states on its website that it serves over 100 international students from over 30 countries, promoting its campus as “one of the most diverse in the region”. Since then, additional teach-out agreements have been added, and more are pending approval by the Higher Learning Commission’s Institutional Actions Council.

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Disconnects in Canada visa cases causing havoc for students

The PIE News

As well as the IRCC’s own share of problems , various colleges have been coming under fire for their handling of these issues. CBC , the country’s biggest news outlet, recently reported on two compelling cases. Her appeal was then rejected by George Brown College. So what can be done for them?