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A free, online, global university seeks seal of approval

Inside Higher Ed

Akram followed through, was accepted and was offered a $20,000 scholarship. Instead, he found and enrolled at the University of the People, which offered him a full scholarship to pay for the (minimal) course assessment fees at this otherwise tuition-free university. ’” LeBlanc said. Is this diversity newsletter?

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Museums and College Campuses as Community Hubs and Cultural Centers

Inside Higher Ed

Meanwhile, public expectations about the kind of diverse, immersive, interactive, participatory, and technology-enhanced exhibits museums should offer escalate, while their educational and community outreach responsibilities mount. Certainly, the credentials acquired can advance careers and open doors.

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Record bond measures, higher ed policy on states' ballots

Inside Higher Ed

Two-thirds of the revenue from the tax would go toward improving academic improvement and scholarships, while a third would go toward repairing and upgrading athletic facilities, including the football stadium. The tax would bring in about $36 million a year and $720 million over 20 years, The San Joaquin Valley Sun reported.

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