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Dr. William “Bill” Pickard, 83, a prominent businessman and supporter of higher education, died at his West Palm Beach, Florida, home on June 12. Dr. William F. PickardPickard, who purchased his first McDonald’s franchise in Detroit in 1971, is known for his entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and education advocacy. He served on governing boards for several businesses…
Dr. Wade DerdenWade Derden has been named president of National Park College. He served as the president of the Arkansas Community College’s Board of Directors. Derden holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Hendrix College as well as a Master of Arts degree and a Ph.D. in public policy from the University of Arkansas. #WADE…
While there is a broad understanding that participating in higher education leads to increased levels of civic participation, conflicting narratives exist about this link. So, Ithaka S+R, a research organization that promotes student success and access to higher education, and the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) teamed up to compile standing research…
Dr. Julio Frenk is expected to become UCLA’s seventh chancellor. “At this crucial moment for higher education, returning to the public sector to lead one of the top research universities in the world — including one of the 10 largest academic health systems — is an exciting opportunity and a great honor for me,” said…
The University of Southern California’s School of Dramatic Arts will offer tuition-free course study in its Masters in Fine Arts (MFA) degree programs in acting and dramatic writing starting in the 2024-25 academic year. Dr. Emily Roxworthy“Removing the tuition burden for the MFA acting and writing programs is an important investment in the future of…
Dr. Carolyn Gentle-GenittyCarolyn Gentle-Genitty has been appointed dean for the new Founder’s College at Butler University. She served as assistant vice president for university academic policy and professor in the School of Social Work at Indiana University. Gentle-Genitty holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from Spalding University in Louisville, Kentucky, and a Ph.D….
Humility. Truth. Courage. Honesty. Respect. Love. Wisdom. Those are the seven Ojibwe values that guide all instruction at Red Lake Nation College (RLNC), a two-year Tribal College and University (TCU) in Red Lake, Minnesota. Like most TCUs, RLNC is dedicated to the preservation of Native culture, language, and sovereignty, and their campus sits within the…
Now the UK has confirmed the Graduate Route visa will remain, a group of London universities coordinated by London higher, have launched a global multi-channel advertising campaign promoting the strength of the British capital. Watch the X release below. #Study #London #campaign #live
The survey of nearly 30 Latin American education agencies by EdCo LATAM Consulting revealed less traditional study abroad destinations such as Germany, Ireland and Portugal are on the rise, and highlighted ample room for agencies to personalise the student experience using AI. “Institutions are stretched resource-wise, and they’ve got their priority markets, but the…
We’re rounding up our top recent stories, from an in-depth look at the final days of a unique Vermont institution to a guide on the new overtime regulations. #week #numbers #Goddard #Colleges #closure