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No more discrimination at Oklahoma universities
On April 21, I filed two civil rights complaints with the US Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR). One is a Title VI Complaint about Racial and Ethnic Discrimination at the…
PETER HITCHENS: Have you ever needed an arts degree fast? So why so many universities?
Have you ever seen, in the old Yellow Pages or on the web, someone presenting himself as an emergency journalist? No, me neither. Have you ever thought, on a wasted weekend, that you would pay almost anything to bring in a journalist? No,…
Seeking top talent at UK universities, Creator Fund raises $20m
Convinced that the next generation of major European tech companies will be built on university campuses, the early-stage venture capital fund investing in cutting-edge technologies emerging from universities, Creator Fund has closed a $20…
Planet partners with Canadian universities to research biodiversity, regeneration and human impact…
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 18, 2022--Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:…
“The state cannot continue to treat its universities as if they did not belong to the…
In his first official appearance as campus boss, the president also announced that the government was working to integrate the U. de Chile Clinical Hospital into the public health network. “The first meeting of the commission to address…
No new self-funding courses in PPP mode in Odisha universities
Governor of Odisha and Chancellor of Universities, Prof. Ganeshi Lal has ordered all public state universities not to allow new self-funded courses (SFCs) in public-private partnership (PPP) mode.Lal gave the direction…
Academics sound the alarm after NSW universities cut thousands of jobs
The 726 jobs lost at UNSW were higher than the 493 projected by the university in July 2020, which it said were needed at the time due to the continuing effects of COVID-19 and a budget shortfall of $370 million.A university spokesperson…
IIT Kharagpur named one of the best universities in the world
IIT Kharagpur has been named as one of the best universities in the world for studying multiple subjects in the field of engineering, according to the latest edition of QS World University Ranking.
The institute ranked 37th in 2022,…
UGC Asks Central Universities to Use Only CUET Scores for Admission to UG
The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Wednesday instructed all central universities to use only CUET scores for admission into various undergraduate courses, except for…
Queen’s University joins other universities in suspending mandatory vaccination and masking…
Queen's University in Canada has updated its COVID-19 health and safety measures, deciding to suspend mandatory vaccination and masking measures, effective May 1, 2022.
Following the decision, most students, faculty and staff will no…
A test to make all other tests redundant
“CUCET Exam Online Courses and Mock Tests”: Just as I opened my laptop, this ad popped up on my screen. It offers daily live lessons by expert teachers, comprehensive mock tests, instant double-resolution!-->…
uOttawa, Carleton join others in ending mask and vaccine mandates on May 1
Breadcrumb Links News Local News The decisions are consistent with Ontario's decision to end pandemic restrictions as part of what the Chief Medical Officer of Health calls a decision to "learn to live with and manage"…
Universities in total shutdown, as SSANU and NASU begin 2-week warning strike
* Afenifere urges Buhari to address education sector challenges
Deji Elumoye and Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja
Federal universities across the country are reportedly experiencing a total shutdown of their!-->!-->…
Pluralism in universities must make a comeback
Last week, the Varieties of Democracy Institute (V-Dem), which produces the world's largest democracy dataset with over 30 million data points for 202 countries from 1789 to 2021, released its last report. His findings put what is…
UTSA Ranks Second Among Hispanic Serving, Carnegie R1 Universities for Faculty Diversity | UTSA…
Thanks to its intentional efforts, UTSA's faculty is more diverse than many peer institutions. By comparison, UTSA ranks second among approximately 20 institutions designated as both Carnegie…
US college students need ‘more attractive, friendlier immigration policies’
Thousands of international students flock to the United States each year to pursue higher education at American universities, but factors such as the cost of a degree and post-graduation work opportunities could dampen the country's…
Universities around the world team up to ‘educate for democracy’
Representatives from 20 countries and experts from 14 universities unite for the conference organized by the Gravissimum Educationis Foundation to rediscover the value of education for democracy.
By Francesca Merlo
“Educating…
Expelling the “Putin generation” from Western universities will not help
The criminal decision to attack Ukraine will cost everyone in Russia, but not as much as the Ukrainians. Among the Russians who will suffer the most are members of the country's most globalized and open generation: the "Putin generation",…
More than 300 colleges, universities resume face-to-face classes
THE Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) said 313 colleges and universities have started to hold face-to-face classes for about 1,000 degree programs.CHEd President J.…
Universities must not shirk their public role, says Sorbonne president
As protests continue against vaccine passports in France, many university leaders could quietly advise their academics to avoid polarized public debates about Covid – especially those who could defend the science behind some of the…
IUP Research Institute to Provide Services to System Universities | Community News
INDIANA – The Indiana University Pennsylvania Research Institute is partnering with four other universities…
Scandinavian universities suspend relations with Russia
Denmark, Norway and Sweden condemn invasion of Ukraine
The governments of Denmark, Norway and Sweden have called on universities to sever official ties with Russia and Belarus, in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
During a press…
Maharashtra plans to contact Ukrainian universities directly
Saying that the Maharashtra government is exploring options to help medical students return to the state from Ukraine, the state's Medical Education Minister Amit Deshmukh said on Friday that dealing directly with universities Ukrainians to…
Three Pa. State Universities Get New Names That Surprisingly Haven’t Already Been Taken
Pennsylvania has a Widener Law Commonwealth campus. Penn State has its Commonwealth campuses. But the one thing a state with over 160 colleges and universities doesn't have is a commonwealth university.Now it is.On Wednesday, the…
Five interesting facts about historically black colleges and universities
Historically, black colleges and universities (HBCUs) provided higher learning opportunities for African Americans following post-Civil War segregation and during Jim Crow. And although de facto!-->!-->!-->!-->…
‘The problem was that we trusted them’: Rajasthani students stuck in Ukraine say their…
As many as 23 more Rajasthani students were evacuated from Ukraine via Bucharest to Romania on Friday, bringing the total number to 57. The students will soon reach New Delhi and Mumbai, a Rajasthan government press release said.
Earlier,…
Mass strikes at UK universities over ‘unsustainable’ working conditions
British researchers are taking industrial action against cuts to their pensions, among other conditions.Credit: Vuk Valcic/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock
Thousands of academics walked out of…
These are the Best Universities in the World (Career Placement) for 2022
We all want to have a flourishing career, right? And for this, one of the viable options is to enroll in one of the best universities in the world. It is true that going to a good college or university simply does not only mean improving…
Central universities face vacancies that limit their ability to apply the NEP
Amid plans to implement the New Education Policy (NEP) in 46 central universities across the country, a new challenge has emerged in the form of a shortage of at least 6,481…
Nicaragua to take over six universities seen as critical of Ortega – Organization for World Peace
Lawmakers loyal to Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega passed legislation on Monday transferring control of six top universities to the state. The legislation is the latest in a series of moves designed to stifle opposition to Ortega's…
5 Tuition-Free Universities to Consider in 2022
Studying abroad is a huge commitment and investment, but it is not without its benefits. Not only will you grow personally and professionally, but it's also a chance for you to learn a new language, see the world and immerse…
Summit County Students Featured on Fall 2021 Deans Lists at Universities
Eight students from Summit County made dean lists after the university's fall 2021 semester.
Julia Carolyn White of Dillon and Sarah Honey Burke of Silverthorne were on the dean's list at the University of Nebraska at…
When Universities Search Student Therapy Records
Jhe charges this week against Harvard University — essentially, that it failed to protect students from a predatory professor — sound suspiciously like a bad replay. Here's how the story unfolds:A valuable higher education product (eg,…
Community Message: SHARP Literacy Reading Programs with Marquette and Carroll Universities
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Area Students Graduate, Receive University and College Honors | Waterloo / Marshall Courier
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Florida universities target academics after years of sporting fame
In January, the University of Georgia defeated the University of Alabama to win the United States College Football Championship.
It was no surprise to see both schools in the final game as they were among the best in the country. What is…
Growing student opposition to Australian universities reopening amid COVID surge
Students at universities across Australia are beginning to express their anger over for-profit plans to force students back into crowded lecture halls and classrooms amid massive COVID-19 infection and death . Universities plan to reopen…
Jagran Lakecity University and Association of Asia-Pacific Universities Organize Global Workshop on…
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Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) February 2 (ANI/NewsSee): Benchmarking has become a…
Universities take precautions against Covid-19 as students travel abroad to study and work
SINGAPORE - Students undertaking overseas programs provided by their universities in Singapore must be fully immunized and have parental consent.
Local institutions said that students going abroad are covered by student travel insurance…
Robert Baird: A Defense of Religion-Affiliated Universities—With a Word of Caution | Columnists
A bit of history: If we were to poll and ask people to name the most outstanding universities in this country, arguably Harvard, Yale, and Princeton would top the list or at least be among everyone's top 10.Harvard, America's first…
U-turn at border allows international students to return
WA Premier Mark McGowan has flip-flopped on the state's border policy, now allowing international students to travel to WA - good news for students and universities in Australia -Western.
McGowan had previously announced that the…
Universities are dying | National exam
On the website of the Foundation for Economic Education, Isaac Morehouse states that “The Last Leg Universities Stand on is Collapsing”.
Having obtained a degree used to stand out. It…
Colleges and universities will create resources for blind students
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked all of its universities and colleges to create resources for visually impaired students. He called on educational institutions to develop or adopt several resources including Braille books,…
Ending face masks in universities and colleges is ‘irresponsible’ – unions
The government has updated its safety guidelines on wearing face masks in universities and colleges, with masks “no longer advised” in lecture halls and classrooms from Thursday.The news follows Prime Minister Boris Johnson's announcement…
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Seek More Funding in 2022 Legislative Session
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7d6IQOn2l0
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities are seeking additional funding in the 2022 legislative session and requesting increased funding for capital programs and additional budget support to…
Universities offer hydroponics webinar for home gardeners
Jonathan Ebba, University of New Hampshire Extension Field Specialist, will lead the “Hydroponics at Home” webinar workshop on January 24, offered by the University of Maine Cooperative and the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.…
Attacks on minorities, right-wing media, covid in universities
Hi NL team, I love your work. We need more press organizations like this. I have two requests/questions:1) Can you report on the use and regulation of PFAS (forever chemicals) in India? For the moment, no regulations exist. They are…
Universities launch campaign to celebrate creative subjects in wake of pandemic
Almost two-thirds of parents believe creative university courses benefit the UK economy, research has found.The difficulties faced by the creative industries during the pandemic have prompted universities to launch a campaign to defend the…
Universities Guide Canada’s Recovery, Says President Gertler University Affairs
The pandemic has exposed new challenges for pluralism, diversity and opportunity and universities must take a leadership role to tackle them head on, said University of Toronto President Meric Gertler.In an op-ed published this month in…
Research projects should be encouraged by universities, says governor of Rajasthan
Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra said universities should encourage research that encourages entrepreneurship among young people. Universities should work on research projects that encourage entrepreneurship among young people while using…
Some Private Colleges and Universities Delay Start of Spring Semester Classes, Requiring…
Some private colleges and universities in Wisconsin are delaying the start of spring semester classes, requiring negative COVID-19 tests or vaccinations and reminders for students and employees amid a rapid wave of new COVID-19 infections.…
Covid-19 in schools: Schools, universities will reopen in Spain this Monday with 100% face-to-face…
An agreement was reached on Tuesday between the central government and regions of the country that the next start of the school year would normally start on January 10, despite the unprecedented levels of coronavirus infections currently…
Henry County Schools Offering Dual Enrollment Courses for Stanford and Harvard Universities | News
McDONOUGH - Henry County Schools has expanded its dual enrollment program to include classes from Harvard…
Saint-Louis area universities add new COVID rules amid wave
ST. LOUIS - The spring semester is fast approaching and universities are taking new measures to keep everyone safe in the face of increasing cases of COVID-19 throughout the Saint-Louis region.
The University of Washington…
Thousands Less Apply to UOW Studies Through Universities Admission Center | Illawarra Mercury
news, latest news, There was a decrease of 3,000 students indicating through the University Admission Center (UAC) a preference to study at Wollongong University in 2022. UOW's total preference intake in 2021 via the UAC was 15,646. As of…
North Australian Universities Launch New Alliance | Queensland Country Life
Northern Australia is expected to benefit from the combined academic and research powers of its three main universities, with the signing of a memorandum of understanding for the establishment of the Northern Australia Universities Alliance…
Sri Aurobindo: 150 universities should be involved in writing articles on the life of Sri Aurobindo:…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday suggested that 150 universities across the country should be involved in writing articles on different aspects of the life and philosophy of spiritual leader Sri Aurobindo to commemorate his…
President calls for accelerated efforts to increase university enrollment rates
President calls for accelerated efforts to increase university enrollment rates
President Dr. Arif Alvi stressed the need to accelerate efforts to increase enrollment rates in universities, especially in the computer and engineering…
Connecticut Universities and Colleges Requiring COVID Booster Injections for Next Semester
(WTNH) - With positive rates of COVID-19 rising and fear of the new omicron variant, several Connecticut colleges and universities have required booster shots for those returning to campus for the next semester.
Yale University…
Politics involved in the selection of VCs in state universities, according to Governor Arif Mohammed
"... I am not able to work in this environment where I find too much political interference in the functioning of the university and the autonomy of the university is completely eroded," said the governor. Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed said…
UT-San Antonio and Baylor Become Last Texas Universities to Achieve Carnegie Tier One Research…
Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to date with Texas' most essential news.The University of Texas at San Antonio and Baylor University became the last universities in the state to achieve the prestigious…
Study: South Dakota’s 6 Universities Have $ 2 Billion Economic Impact | State News
PIERRE (AP) - Analysis conducted for the South Dakota Board of Regents…
That’s right, FG released 55.5 billion naira for universities to avoid ASUU strike –…
The Committee of Vice-Chancellors (CVC) of the Nigerian Federal Universities has confirmed the veracity of the assertion by the Minister of Labor and Employment, Chris Ngige, that the federal government had released a sum of 55.5 billion…
Central universities admit undergraduates through a common entrance test
Central universities will admit undergraduates from next year via a common entrance test, abandoning the practice of granting admissions based on jury scores.Postgraduate students will also be admitted through the Central Universities…
Oregon Public Universities Enter ‘Historic’ 5-Year Contract With Classified Union…
Salaries, benefit improvements; remote work; June 15 as a public holiday
MONMOUTH, Ore. (KTVZ) - Bargaining teams representing Oregon's seven public universities and classified union workers announced on Wednesday that they…
Staff blues: Himachal Prades to the rescue of private universities: The Tribune India
Bhanu P Lhumi
Tribune press service
Shimla, December 6
With a significant number of ineligible faculty occupying positions in state universities, the Himachal Pradesh Private Educational…
Universities face uncertain recovery from COVID-19 as first group of international students return…
After a year of studying online, Bangladeshi student Nora Chowdhury will be one of the first international students to return to New South Wales.The UNSW student will land in Sydney tomorrow as part of a pilot program hosted by the state…
Pakistani Universities Can Solve Industrial Problems, Says Acting KU VC
Pakistani universities intend to provide creative solutions to the problems facing manufacturers, production units and industries in Pakistan, Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Karachi, Professor Khalid Mahmood said on…
Kansas Universities Violate State’s New COVID Law
(AP) - Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt has informed state education officials that some public universities are violating a state law passed last week that relaxed the requirements for obtaining medical exemptions and religious orders…
As US hunts down Chinese spies, university scientists warn of backlash
This fear comes as China has started to experience a reverse brain drain. Over the past decade, a growing number of Chinese scientists have been drawn to the country with the promise of sufficient funding, impressive titles and national…
Outstanding White River Golfers Sign for Eastern Washington and Dixie State Universities
A pair of notable White River High School golfers - Brooke Gelinas and Brooke Mahler - formalized their college plans in a ceremony on Nov. 12.
Sitting in front of family, friends and school staff, each wrote a formal letter of intent to…
State Assembly Passes Bill to Create Two Universities – The New Indian Express
Through Express news service
VIJAYAWADA: Two new universities - Andhra Kesari University in Prakasam district and Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University in Gurajada in Vizianagaram district - will soon be…
Report: Universities Helping Workers and Students Improve Their Skills
Andréa Rodriguez, one of the collaborators of the report and director of the Coalition of Urban Serving UniversitiesA new report from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) and the Coalition of Urban Serving…
Western universities must adopt a more Chinese pedagogy
Neither the Covid-19 nor the escalating political tensions with the West have lessened China's thirst for Western education. While Australia's restrictive border policies have led to a drop in Chinese enrollments, Chinese students continue…
Private donors can help rural universities and their students (opinion)
In recent months I have read articles in Inside higher education and other media on the terrible toll that the pandemic, demographic shifts, and evolving public philosophies about the value of liberal arts and higher education have placed…
Bangladeshi students selected for graduate studies at Russian universities to fly soon
A farewell meeting was held recently at the Russian House in Dhaka for students A B
The director of the Russian House in Dhaka Maxim Dobrokhotov appreciated the decision of the Bangladeshi youth to choose Russia as a destination for higher…
Attractiveness of Australian universities fades for Chinese and Indian students | Education
Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Raj Kiran Grewal, who lives in Mohali in the Indian state of Punjab, considered Australia the perfect place to do his MBA.
But after spending 20 months trying to get around the country's ultra-strict border…
Governments, society should fund universities for qualified students | Education
Co May Student Dorm
The deputy director of the National Development Fund of the University of Vietnam, Associate Professor Nguyen Dinh Tu in Ho Chi Minh City, said that in the past, around 300 billion dong was paid into the fund by many…
Universities must promote critical thinking
Jon Meacham is one of the country's foremost presidential historians, a writer and scholar whose work is widely respected. He won a Pulitzer Prize in 2009 for his biography of Andrew Jackson - “American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White…