FIRE statement on Gov. Abbott’s campus anti-Semitism executive order

Today, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed an executive order asking the state’s institutions of higher education to “update free speech policies” to address anti-Semitic “speech and acts.”  Anti-Semitism on campus is a real problem. When anti-Semitic speech crosses beyond the First Amendment’s protection, Texas institutions have a moral and legal obligation to take action. But today’s executive…

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Ontario: 96% of international study permits to public providers

The Globe and Mail reported that language schools, private universities and unspecified “other institutions” will receive the remaining 4% share, while career colleges will not be allocated any applications. Ontario will prioritise applications for high-demand areas such as skilled trades, health human resources, STEM, hospitality and child care and the ratio of international permits per institution cannot exceed…

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Benitez Named 23rd President of Saint Peter’s University

The Saint Peter’s University Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Hubert Benitez as the 23rd president of Saint Peter’s University, effective July 1. Dr. Hubert Benitez“I want to thank the Board of Trustees for the distinction of being appointed president of Saint Peter’s University,” said Benitez. “As a person spiritually rooted in the Catholic faith,…

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How to Ace Your Windows 11 Migration

  Step 2: Compile an assessment report. Once you’ve centralized all endpoint data, you must compare hardware and installed software with Microsoft’s Windows 11 system requirements. This is your chance to dig into details, determine where you need upgrades and start budget planning. The report should include endpoints to be addressed prior to a Windows…

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Ariane Noronha, Soul Bilíngue, Brazil

Describe yourself in three words or phrases  Courageous, brave, and I believe the sky’s the limit. What inspires you about the international students that you work with?   They are really interested in learning more about how the world works. This is something I see in them that motivates me to provide more opportunities for them….

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CUNY Receives $700,000 from Robin Hood to Expand Degree-to-Career Mapping Initiative

The City University of New York announced that it received $700,000 from Robin Hood to fund a multi-campus expansion of the school’s groundbreaking initiative to integrate career milestones into academic degree maps. Robin Hood’s funding will allow CUNY to develop and provide roadmaps across 50 academic departments serving 25,000 students by fall 2024. Dr. Félix…

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