Tag #Higher Education

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Johns Hopkins Cuts 2,122 Jobs After $800 Million in USAID Funding Cut

Johns Hopkins University will cut 2,122 jobs—247 domestic and 1,975 international—after the Trump administration cut $800 million in USAID funding, impacting the Bloomberg School of Public Health, medical school, and Jhpiego, following a broader trend of cuts and investigations into universities.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Over 50 Universities Under Investigation for Racial Discrimination

The Department of Education is investigating over 50 universities for alleged racial discrimination in admissions, scholarships, and student life programs, potentially impacting federal funding and challenging diversity initiatives.

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Reduced Inequality
forbes.com
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Global Education: Expanding Access While Navigating New Challenges

Transnational education (TNE) programs, encompassing dual degrees and international partnerships, are expanding global education access while facing challenges in curriculum harmonization, cost, quality assurance, and equitable access for all students.

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Quality Education
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China Boosts AI Talent Development Through University-Industry Collaboration

China's Ministry of Education launched an initiative to cultivate AI talent through university-industry partnerships, focusing on targeted training, job creation, and practical experience to meet the rising demand in sectors like AI algorithms, machine learning, and robotics.

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Quality Education
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US Universities Freeze Hiring Amidst Trump Administration Funding Cuts

Facing financial uncertainty from threatened federal funding cuts, over a dozen US universities, including Harvard and Columbia, have announced hiring freezes, impacting faculty, staff, and research projects, potentially slowing job growth.

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Quality Education
europe.chinadaily.com.cn
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Chinese Universities Expand AI, Tech Admissions

China's top universities are significantly increasing undergraduate admissions in AI and interdisciplinary studies, adding approximately 450 slots this year alone, reflecting the nation's strategic focus on cultivating talent in cutting-edge technologies to drive economic transformation and global c...

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forbes.com
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Gendered Language in Faculty Promotion Letters Impacts Tenure Decisions

A study of 10,056 external review letters from six universities showed that women letter writers used less self-referential language, more positive tones, and less doubt language than men, significantly impacting candidates' promotion and tenure chances, especially at the provost level.

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Gender Equality
elmundo.es
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US Department of Education Investigates 45 Universities for Allegedly Discriminatory Diversity Programs

The US Department of Education opened investigations into 45 universities, including Ivy League schools and the MIT, for allegedly violating the 1964 Civil Rights Act through partnerships with The PhD Project, which supports minority doctoral candidates; seven additional schools face probes for race...

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US University Hiring Freezes Amidst Federal Funding Uncertainty

Due to the Trump administration's shifting federal policies, over a dozen US universities, including Harvard, Notre Dame, and the University of Washington, have implemented hiring freezes, impacting faculty, staff, and potentially research funding, with broader economic and global implications.

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Quality Education
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Pandemic's Digital Education Legacy: AI's Impact and Challenges

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the digitalization of education, leading to the rise of online learning platforms, educational YouTubers, and AI-powered tools; however, challenges in teacher training and student comprehension remain.

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Quality Education
dw.com
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Challenges in Brazilian Students' Writing Skills

Brazilian high school students struggle with written communication, impacting academic success; this stems from insufficient teaching on the transition from oral to written language and socioeconomic disparities in access to reading materials.

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Quality Education
foxnews.com
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Appeals Court Sides With Professor Who Criticized College's Lowered Academic Standards

A federal appeals court reversed a lower court's decision, ruling in favor of Lars Jensen, a tenured math professor at Truckee Meadows Community College who claimed he faced retaliation for criticizing a policy change that lowered academic standards; the court found his speech was protected under th...

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