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The Biden-Harris Administration has announced the approval of $7.4 billion in additional student loan debt relief for 277,000 borrowers, primarily eligible borrowers who signed up for the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan. Dr. Miguel CardonaThe administration reported that nearly 8 million borrowers have been helped by the SAVE plan. Its newly approved relief…
Picture the moment you watch a police officer kneel on a Black man’s (George Floyd) neck on the side of a busy street with folks watching. To go further, reflect on the moment when police bombarded a Black woman’s “Breonna Taylor” and shot her to death. If you are reading this, I am sure your…
1. Take Inventory of the Current Technology Infrastructure Look at your existing hardware and wiring to determine what can stay and what needs to go. The more of your current infrastructure you can use, the more you can either save on costs or invest in additional technologies. Make sure everything is in good working order and…
The Universities of Wisconsin system is facing major projected budget shortfalls in the coming years as financial reserves dwindle and retention rates fall. These are the main themes the system’s president, Jay Rothman, pointed to in recently released third-party reports on the state’s universities. The system’s trustees charged Rothman with eliminating structural shortfalls a year…
Dr. Tania D. MitchellTania D. Mitchell has been named the associate provost for community engagement at the University of Maryland. She serves as the Rodney Wallace Professor for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning and chair of the department of organizational leadership, policy, and development at the University of Minnesota. Mitchell holds a bachelor’s degree…
Pencils down! Congratulations on completing yet another academic year. We hope your summer is filled with less grading, fewer emails and more time for yourself. If you’re looking for inspiration to dial up engagement and inclusivity next semester, look no further. We’ve put together our annual reading list that surfaces our top reads from higher…
The latest iteration of the ranking reveals the top universities for 55 subjects, with US institutions leading in 32 subjects, followed by the UK with 16 top rankings, an increase of one on last year’s findings. Harvard University is the top-performing institution globally, top in 19 disciplines, followed by Massachusetts Institute of Technology with 11, the University of Oxford with…
The Canadian university, which already has an exchange agreement with Istanbul Bilgi University in Turkey’s largest city, said the networking event would seek to build new ties. “Trent is enjoying Turkey and we have met some amazing counsellors and students,” Glennice Burns, AVP International and CareerSpace at Trent University, told The PIE. “We have visited some universities and…
“New Scots make an enormous contribution to Scotland’s society by helping grow our economy, address skills shortages and contribute to public services. They are also vital to meeting our population needs,” said Emma Roddick, Scotland’s migration, minister on the launch of the initiative. The service will provide information and offer individual appointments with trained advisors to…
The number of high school seniors who submitted a Free Application for Federal Student Aid through March 29, according to a new analysis from the National College Attainment Network. That’s down 27.1% from the same point last year, raising concerns about enrollment losses this fall. #week #numbers #Education #Department #voices #concern #OPMs