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U.S. university world dominance in jeopardy due to disparity

University Business

There are five categories THE used to asses universities: teaching, research quality, research environment, international outlook and industry. universities scored above the world median in all five categories and particularly well in industry, there is one area it shot itself in the foot: research funding. Another issue U.S.

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How Three Bronx Institutions are Intentionally Hispanic-Serving

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The school is now eligible for Title V HSI funds that can support student recruitment, education, sense of belonging, and completion. In 2022, The Mount received a Title V HSI grant to develop new resources to help students who struggle in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programs, otherwise known as STEM.

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MLB All-Star Weekend Spotlights HBCU Baseball

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Propelled by the MLB-Major League Baseball Players Association Youth Development Foundation (YDF) and Hall of Famer/YDF ambassador Ken Griffey Jr., YDF looks to grow participation and develop players of the future. We’re keeping these players in the pipeline, developing them. It’s going to raise the profile of HBCU programs.

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This president has leveraged her city’s tech boom to embrace an AI-centric future

University Business

” Miami Dade College is now built with two AI centers, a promising faculty grant program and a slew of cutting-edge certifications and stackable credentials to meet the new demands of a swelling tech industry. .” PRAI will provide students with a certification course program that will virtually upend the industry.

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Rising Inflation and the Impending Tuition Squeeze

Robert Kelchen

The higher education industry is far from immune from the effects of an inflationary cycle that was largely unexpected even a few months ago. Midyear adjustments in student charges are highly unusual and typically only happen if a state withholds previously promised funding during a recession.

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The importance of academic mental health

SRHE

Although investment in the area is growing, a recent systematic review highlighted the stressful academic environment and higher levels of burnout within the industry compared to other jobs ( Urbina-Garcia, 2020 ). Since then Advance HE has also developed the “race charter”.

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Irregulation: is the Office for Students fit for purpose?

SRHE

by Rob Cuthbert, SRHE News Editor The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee has decided to investigate the OfS. How has this framework developed over time, and what impacts has this had on higher education providers? How has this framework developed over time, and what impacts has this had on higher education providers?