Tag #Higher Education

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Putin Announces Overhaul of Russia's Engineering Education System

President Vladimir Putin announced a comprehensive reform of Russia's engineering education system, aiming to integrate secondary schools, vocational schools, and universities to produce highly skilled graduates ready for immediate employment by 2040, focusing on eliminating outdated curricula and i...

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Australian Universities to Mandate Disclosure of Gender-Based Violence Allegations

Australia's new National Higher Education Code mandates that universities require job applicants to disclose any gender-based violence allegations or investigations, implements reporting standards, and establishes a specialist unit to enforce compliance, aiming to address widespread sexual misconduc...

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Campus Antisemitism: Professor Faces Backlash for Hamas Criticism

Connecticut College professor Andrew Pessin faced a coordinated digital attack and death threats after criticizing Hamas in 2014, highlighting a rise in campus antisemitism and the failure of institutional leadership to address it.

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Student-Led Coalition Drives Campus Mental Health Reform

The Coalition for Student Wellbeing (C4SW), founded in 2018, unites students from over 50 colleges in 18 states to advocate for improved campus mental health through initiatives like White House roundtables and promoting the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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Report Alleges $200 Million in DEI Funding for Counselor Training Programs

A report by Parents Defending Education alleges that the Department of Education awarded over $200 million since 2021 to 48 universities to integrate DEI content into counseling courses, prompting concerns about potential bias and unequal treatment in counselor training and the alignment with princi...

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Harvard Settles Antisemitism Lawsuit, Adopts IHRA Definition

An Israeli student at Harvard's Kennedy School faced a hostile learning environment due to his pro-Israel project, leading to a settlement where Harvard adopted the IHRA definition of antisemitism and acknowledged the hostile environment; the student's project was deemed offensive and compared to 'w...

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UK Universities Expand into India's Higher Education Market

Facing financial challenges, UK universities are establishing campuses in India, starting with Southampton's Gurgaon campus, to tap into a market of over 40 million students, driven by regulatory changes and cost advantages, despite concerns about financial risks.

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HHS Investigates Four Medical Schools Over Antisemitic Incidents

The HHS Office of Civil Rights is investigating Harvard, Columbia, Brown, and Johns Hopkins medical schools for alleged antisemitic incidents at their 2024 commencement ceremonies, following a rise in antisemitism on campuses after the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.

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Significant Skills Gap Between University Graduates and Employer Needs

A survey of 1600 graduates and HR leaders reveals a significant skills gap: 87% of graduates received better job training from employers than universities; key deficiencies include real-world experience, global mindset, teamwork, and AI/tech fluency; 94% of graduates regret their degree choice.

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AI's Impact on Higher Education: Preparing Students for an AI-Driven Future

Ethan Mollick's article discusses OpenAI's Deep Research, an AI tool potentially replacing search engines, requiring students to develop critical thinking and interpretation skills; parents must help students navigate this AI-driven educational landscape, using AI to reduce college admissions stress...

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WVU Shuts Down DEI Office Amidst State-Level Crackdown

West Virginia University closed its DEI office following Governor Morrisey's executive order, which prohibits state-funded entities from using resources for DEI activities, citing constitutional conflicts; this action is part of a broader national trend.

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Trump-Era Title IX Rules Reinstated, Reversing Biden's Changes

Following a Kentucky judge's decision, the Department of Education reinstated Trump-era Title IX regulations on sexual misconduct in schools and universities, requiring live hearings and greater protections for accused students, reversing Biden-era changes that broadened the law's scope and protecti...

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