Why diversity in higher education is worth fighting for
Diversity is an essential element of the educational experience. It doesn;t merely enhance education; it is integral to it. Students protest in support of affirmative action, outside the Supreme Court during the hearing of “Schuette v. Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action” on October 15, 2013 in Washington, DC.
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Undergraduate enrollment declines 1.1% this fall, dashing hopes of quick recovery
Undergraduate enrollment this fall dipped once again compared to the year before, although the 1.1% decrease is the smallest yet since the coronavirus pandemic began, according to preliminary data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. For-profit colleges fared the worst, with a 2.5% decline in the fall term, while community colleges showed the smallest drop, of 0.4%.
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Funding higher studies abroad: Follow what experts say
Studying abroad is on the bucket list of many students, but one of the major challenges that come along the way is funding education and managing other expenses while in a foreign country and requires one to plan their finances in advance. Here is what the experts have to tell you about financing your education.
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Students to receive first-time passport with new university grant
VCU received and matched a grant from the Institute of International Education’s American Passport Project to soon award 50 first-year students their first U.S passport, according to Associate Vice Provost for Global Initiatives Jill Bowman. One of the main goals of this project is to alleviate the very first obstacle students face when thinking of studying abroad.
To know more - https://commonwealthtimes.org/2022/10/20/students-to-receive-first-time-passport-with-new-university-grant/
Revenue ‘most important’ part of transnational educational for UK
UK universities think generating revenue is the most im'portant benefit of transnational education for their country, new research suggests. British Council finds wide range of benefits associated with overseas provision, but making money still looms large.
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18th International Education Show 2022 opens door to public at Expo Centre Sharjah
The 18th edition of the International Education Show kicked off on Wednesday at Expo Centre Sharjah, bringing together more than 100 exhibitors from the most prestigious international universities in the US, Canada, Saudi Arabia, and India, in addition to distinguished universities from other countries, an increase of about 33% compared to the previous edition.
‘No-Loan’ Financial Aid Colleges
More than 20 schools now have "no-loan" policies, which means they will meet 100% of the undergraduate's need for financial aid — without education debt. “Loans are not part of the deal,” said Anne Harris, the president of Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa.
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Elite public colleges slash acceptance rates, raising pressure on students
At the most prestigious public institutions, admission rates hover in the 10- to 20-percent range, a tier of selectivity once reserved for the Ivy League. An analysis of enrollment data at 18 elite public universities by The Hill found an average admission rate of 31 percent in 2022, down from 47 percent in 2012 and 52 percent in 2002.
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