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California Community Colleges Launch Initiative to Expand Shortened Courses

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The comprehensive project will begin with research on existing shortened courses throughout the California Community Colleges system. Researchers will analyze what types of courses and programs currently utilize the shortened format and assess student success rates compared to those in traditional-length courses. "We

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College Revives Standardized Test Requirement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The college adopted a test-optional policy for applicants to the Classes of 2025, 2026, and 2027 and a test-recommended policy for applicants to the Class of 2028 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Lee Coffin, the college’s vice president and dean of admissions and financial aid.

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Report: Pandemic Dealt a Blow to Internationalization

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The most immediately impacted forms of internationalization were those involv ing student mobility , according to Dr. Maria Claudia Soler, senior Dr. Maria Claudia Soler, senior research analyst at ACE research analyst at ACE and lead author of the report. He cited issues with democracy in the U.S.

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Radford University Low-Income Students Get Leg Up with $1.2M Grant

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Radford University Class of 2027 Radford University in Virginia has received a $1.2 Radford is an institution that encourages first-year students to participate in research, and Trageser said she wants students to know they can be hands-on throughout their attendance. Radford University students. “We

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Cornerstone Research announces early-Analyst recruitment programs

CAPD

Cornerstone Research is hosting their early-Analyst recruitment programs, including special programming for first-years and sophomores. These sessions are designed to help students learn more about economic consulting, our recruitment process, and life at Cornerstone Research. Check out more info below!

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Brattle Group’s Sophomore Consulting Exploratory Program – Apply by April 30!

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This workshop features a panel session with consulting teammates, including Research Analysts, who can help recommend courses or areas of study to shape your academic path. Brattle prepares you for top PhD (and other graduate) programs in areas like Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Operations Research, and more.

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Unlocking Transparency (US Department of Education)

Higher Education Inquirer

Department of Education (ED or the Department) is taking a big step forward in making education data accessible to stakeholders and researchers. Data is one of the most valuable resources in the digital age, and the U.S. So, what is open data?