The Guardian Higher Education

JANUARY 28, 2024

Claims that overseas students are admitted with lower entry requirements than domestic students denied Universities have rejected claims that British students are being “squeezed out” by international applicants, including allegations that overseas students are admitted with lower entry requirements than those required for domestic students. University leaders said the claims were “mendacious” because the reporting by the Sunday Times ignored figures showing rising numbers of UK students enrolle

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Ray Schroeder

JANUARY 28, 2024

The University of New Hampshire is laying off about 75 employees as part of an effort to reduce its yearly expenses by $14 million. Colleges nationwide are facing significant competition for students and rising costs and the University of New Hampshire is no exception, President James Dean Jr. said Tuesday. In a message announcing the layoffs, he argued the institution must proactively make budgetary changes to address these issues.

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College for Creative Study

JANUARY 28, 2024

The College for Creative Studies is thrilled to announce the appointment of Tracy Smith Irwin (’98) and Indigo Carr (‘19) to the Alumni Council. This addition further strengthens the bond between the College and its esteemed alumni community. “I wholeheartedly welcome Indigo and Tracy to the Alumni Council,” said CCS Alumni Council President Antone Amye (‘00).

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Ray Schroeder

JANUARY 28, 2024

On Monday, the Florida Department of Education honored civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. for his “dedication to service and equality.” On Wednesday, Florida’s State Board of Education voted to prohibit spending on diversity, equity and inclusion programs at 28 state colleges. The vote marks the latest strike against DEI programs in a state where such initiatives have come under fire from Republican governor—and current GOP presidential candidate—Ron DeSantis, who has called such progr

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