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Assemblymember Marc BermanCalifornia state legislators are considering a bill designed to ensure that students who are parents can get the most out of their student financial aid. Assembly Bill 2458 would require each campus of the California Community Colleges and the California State University (and would request each campus of the University of California) to…
Joe BidenPresident Joe Biden spoke at the opening night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, touting the administration’s progress in key areas over the past four years. “I love my job, but I love my country more,” said Biden, during his speech Monday. Biden campaigned for re-election until he dropped out of the race…
Ohio University has named its new South Green residence hall after former president Dr. Roderick J. McDavis. “Deborah and I are deeply humbled by this great honor,” said President Emeritus McDavis, who served as the university’s 20th president. “Ohio University has made a tremendous impact on our lives throughout the years, and it is touching…
Dr. Lewis P. GrahamLewis Graham has been named chief academic affairs officer at Morris College. He served as interim academic dean at the college. Graham holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from Benedict College, a master’s in physics from the University of South Carolina, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of South…
Daniel LarsonDaniel Larson has been named vice president of advancement at St. Cloud Technical & Community College (SCTCC). He served as interim executive director of the SCTCC Foundation. Larson holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and international relations from Washington University in St. Louis. #DANIEL #LARSON #Diverse #Issues #Higher #Education
In my own journey as a higher education practitioner whose research and practice has always focused on remedying issues of inclusion and diversity, I have long been at odds with how the academy relinquishes its accountability for effecting and imparting social change. Ironically, it is deemed taboo to ask higher education institutions to do better…
Politics count as a factor in college selection among perspective students, according to a new Echo Delta report. An Echo Delta report has found that politics count as a factor in college selection among perspective students.“Politics of College Choice: How Students’ Political Views Influence Where They Enroll” — authored by Jarrett Smit, senior vice president…
Jason Clare acknowledged that some universities have been hit hard by slower visa processing and increased visa cancellations since visa processing directive ministerial direction 107 was implemented in December 2023, and promised stakeholders that specific details on an incoming cap on international enrolments will be released imminently. “A lot has changed over the last two years,”…
While other ‘big four’ destinations saw a significant rise in Nepalese students, Australia stood out as the only destination with a decline in the population. “The Australian border remained closed to students for two years during the pandemic, creating significant demand pressure once borders reopened in early 2022. As a result, Australia granted a record…
The role of globalisation in higher education In today’s interconnected world, universities must provide students with access to study abroad, recruit international students and faculty, and develop international resources. This necessity applies not only to Japanese and American institutions but globally. The future success of higher education depends on embracing globalisation, which is key to…