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New Partnership Aims to Diversify Medical Device Sales

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Mercy is the largest private institution in New York that also qualifies as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) with 44% of their student population identifying as Latinx. Leaders at both Mercy and MSC hope this partnership and credential will move the demographics in the industry to more closely represent the make-up of the country.

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Why data competency reached the forefront of this university’s curriculum

University Business

Elon University, a private university based in the liberal arts in North Carolina, recently announced that it’s promising that 90% of its students will reach a foundational level of “data competency” by the time they graduate.

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Finlandia University is the latest private college to fall

University Business

Michigan’s only private university in the state’s upper peninsula, Finlandia University, announced last week it will not enroll students for fall 2023, officially marking its closure at the conclusion of the current academic year. In November, The Hechinger Report found 861 colleges had closed since 2004.

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Which 2 groups can actually be hurt by the end of legacy admissions? One may surprise you

University Business

Wesleyan University President Michael Roth described how it played a “negligible” role for years before the institution halted the practice. Alumni can help to strengthen recruitment and build bridges between academics and industry. A bill has been proposed in Connecticut and Utah’s House is currently on the move.

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Study Abroad Program Locations that Offer Business Classes

AIFS Abroad

The University of Sydney’s Business School is a globally recognized institution committed to forward-looking business and management education. With the prestigious accreditation from AACSB and many other professionally accredited programs, the school ensures its students receive high-quality education aligned with industry standards.

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Study Abroad Program Locations that Offer Economics Classes

AIFS Abroad

Additionally, Sydney’s diverse economy — which encompasses industries like finance, technology, and tourism — positions it as a key player in the global economic landscape. Students interested in taking Economics classes abroad in Sydney can study at the University of Sydney through AIFS Abroad.

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President moves: New hires abound, 1 retires following a 20-year stint

University Business

In July, Jeffrey Doggett will receive his first shot as a college president following a successful leadership stint at Merrimack College in Massachusetts and a decade-long run at Northeastern University that eventually culminated in his first taste of academic leadership. Jens Frederiksen – University of New Haven (Conn.)