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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. It is one of 26 schools affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church.

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

University Business

Alumni can help to strengthen recruitment and build bridges between academics and industry. ” While Colorado’s move to ban legacy admissions in 2021 didn’t affect UD since it’s a private university, Rinehart still disapproved, believing it hindered admissions officers’ professional judgment in admitting students.

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Study Abroad Program Locations that Offer Business Classes

AIFS Abroad

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. The faculty, made up of industry leaders, is dedicated to teaching and groundbreaking research.

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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. International students play a vital role in the community life of the university. It hosts over 2,500 students from over 40 different countries every year.

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

University Business

University of New Haven President Jens Frederiksen (Source: University of New Haven) The University of New Haven has bestowed some lofty expectations on its incoming president, Jens Frederiksen, after his recent success at Fisk University in Tennessee. “Dr.