No systemic issues in UK international pathways, finds QAA

The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education has published the report of its evaluation of international pathway programs – programs designed to support the entry of international students into UK higher education courses. The evaluation was commissioned by Universities UK in early 2024, following reports in the mainstream media of universities allegedly allowing international students…

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Pinwheel and Double the Donation Release Advanced Matching Gift Functionality in New Partnership

Double the Donation is excited to announce a new partnership with Pinwheel, increasing the reach and accessibility of integrated matching gift technology. With the integration between 360MatchPro by Double the Donation and Pinwheel’s online fundraising platform, organizations are equipped to make the most of corporate matching gift programs. “Working with Double the Donation for matching…

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Kemp Re-Elected Southern Regional Education Board Chair

Georgia Gov. Brian P. Kemp has been re-elected to a second, one-year term as chair of the Southern Regional Education Board. Gov. Brian KempKemp will help lead the nonprofit, nonpartisan interstate compact comprising Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia. “The efforts…

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Assisting Students in Making Career Decisions in the Context of Socioeconomic Incentives

The role of higher education institutions in shaping students’ career path choices is pivotal. These institutions serve as a nexus where students are exposed to a wide array of disciplines, professions, and perspectives that can influence their decision-making process. While personal interests and skills certainly play a crucial role in deciding what career pathways students…

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Are Your Volunteer Leaders Capital Campaign-Ready?

Capital campaigns are exciting! They hold the power to transform your work, your opportunities and your mission. But let’s be real – we all know they are a heavy and complex lift.  One key success factor: The strength of your volunteer leadership.  The right volunteer leaders can absolutely make or break your campaign. That’s where…

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Drexel University preps for workforce, benefits cuts after deficit balloons by $22M

Dive Brief: Drexel University is bracing for cuts to employee headcount and benefits after enrollment fell short of projections, which officials blamed on the “flawed” rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The Philadelphia-based private university’s budget deficit ballooned by about $22 million. First-year undergraduate enrollment is on pace to reach 2,350 students,…

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