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Is a 4-Year College Degree Still Necessary?

MindMax

I remember in 2012, when Rick Santorum called President Obama a “snob” for wanting “everybody to go to college.” Rethinking the Value of a 4-Year Degree The value of a college education, and specifically a 4-year bachelor’s degree, is somewhat in the eye of the beholder. It wasn’t long ago that I felt differently. Absolutely not.

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Internship program growth for Ecuadorians

The PIE News

An international internship program in Ecuador has doubled its student numbers in one year, and personalisation is at the heart of its success, according to its founder. Founded by Andrés González in 2020, Politikum began offering political education to high school and university students.

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Community college students want more clarity on their career paths

University Business

A large majority of community college students have a career in mind, but they also say that they don’t have enough information about the paths that will get them to those jobs. Some 90% of 83,000-plus students who responded to the 2023 Community College Survey of Student Engagement said they had zeroed in on a career path.

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International students have a role in applied research in Canada

The PIE News

Canada is home to 318 billion trees and a vast array of colleges, universities, polytechnics and other institutes of higher learning – proof that it’s a fertile land for growth. The good news is international students can play an outsized role in applied research.

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Hispanic College Enrollment is Growing, but More Needs to be Done

Insight Into Diversity

The number of Hispanic people ages 18 to 24 enrolled in college has doubled since 2005. While this is good news, the leadership at the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education (AAHHE) says continued and increased support for the community remains critical. million in 1980 to 62.1 million in 2021 — according to the U.S.

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Ireland shines as a premier study destination: IEO’s global outreach continues

The PIE News

Ireland’s commitment to fostering a global perspective and attracting international students has been exemplified by the recently launched Global Citizens 2030, International Talent and Innovation Strategy. The post Ireland shines as a premier study destination: IEO’s global outreach continues appeared first on The PIE News.

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How Can Higher Ed Earn Back Trust?

MindMax

Trust—or, more accurately, distrust —is a big topic of conversation in higher education news. For colleges and universities to survive this difficult period, they must be willing to “ know thyself ” in ways they haven’t previously. Even physical campuses often appear hidden from the community at large.