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Association of American Law Schools President Speaks on Cooperative Politics

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Alexander has always been interested in the realms of law, politics, and democracy. So much of my career I did my scholarship in the field of election law,” said Alexander, the Arthur J. I think it’s important to look at the way the law and the Constitution govern our elections.” Back in 2000, he was policy director for Sen.

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7 Carnival Celebrations Around the World

AIFS Abroad

Last Updated on February 21, 2023 by Cat Rogliano Carnival is one of the most exciting, vibrant festivals and celebrations around the world. The highlight of the festival is the election of the Carnival Queen, where contestants wear stunning and elaborate costumes and perform on a stage.

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Summer Abroad: Top Destinations in Latin America

AIFS Abroad

Last Updated on January 11, 2023 by Cat Rogliano. Interested in taking intriguing electives or gaining professional development? You’ll immerse yourself in the local culture and improve your Spanish language skills. Stay with an Argentinian host family and see how the locals truly live. Study Abroad in Costa Rica.

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Interest rate changes could challenge universities, student loans and post 16 and vocational education

SRHE

by Sir Adrian Webb The publication on 13 September 2023 of the House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee report on the Office for Students drew attention to the financial challenges facing universities in the UK and to the challenges associated with regulating and overseeing these risks. The PMR was set at 7.3%

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Insights for Higher Ed Presidents: A Fireside Chat with Brit Kirwan: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 184 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. William E. "Brit" Kirwan

The Change Leader, Inc.

With more capacity than students and issues like political interference, the decline in public trust, and the threats to academic freedom, the higher education president’s role is more stressful than ever before. The need for university leaders to balance political pressures while upholding educational values.

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A free, online, global university seeks seal of approval

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Most are down on their luck due to geographic, economic or political circumstances—or all of the above. His father was a doctor who worked at the local hospital, but it was bombed in 2015. The students hail from the United States, Kenya, Nigeria, Syria and more than 200 other countries. Others have fled wars in Syria or Ukraine.

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Celebrating Black History: Now is the Time for Courageous Conversations and Bold Action

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In February, the shortest month of the year, American communities, congregations, colleges and schools, social and fraternal groups, state and local governmental bodies, and corporate entities, among others, typically pause to celebrate Black History Month. This annual celebration was launched in 1915 by Dr. Carter G.