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Villanova and Rosemont Announce Merger, Smaller Catholic Institution to Be Absorbed by 2028

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The merger, which begins its first phase in 2027, will ultimately transform Rosemont College into "Villanova University, Rosemont Campus" by 2028. According to the announcement, Rosemont students who have not completed their degrees by 2028 will have "multiple options," including transferring to Villanova's College of Professional Studies.

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Penn State Built a Second Law School. Now, It’s Going Back to One.

Confessions of a Community College Dean

class of 2028 will attend the combined school, which will also be called Penn State Dickinson Law. The university built a $60 million law building on its flagship campus. Now it’ll serve as a branch of a law school 80 miles away. Now, they’re getting back together.

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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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Alabama State Launches Women’s Flag Football

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Alabama State University’s Department of Athletics has announced its plans to launch a competitive women's flag football program in the 2024-25 academic year. The program will be the first at a Division 1 historically Black college or university, according to officials.

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How to stand out when recruiting stopped-out learners

University Business

The Ohio Bureau of Labor has called out a growing talent gap in the state: 75% of job growth in Ohio will be in occupations requiring at least a postsecondary non-degree credential between 2018 and 2028. I know exactly what I want to do, but what ducks do I need to get in a row now?'” ” Pearce says.

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Required to Study Abroad

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

At Goucher College, every single student pursuing a degree is expected to study abroad for at least some amount of time. According to the school, there is much to be gained by doing so. Goucher College Though Goucher’s study abroad requirement was implemented in 2006, the motivations behind it can be traced back to the school’s founder, the Rev.

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Walter 'Ted' Carter Jr. Named President of OSU

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It will last through the end of 2028. Carter will be taking over for Dr. Kristina M. Johnson, who led OSU since 2020 and departed under somewhat mysterious circumstances. Upon the announcement of her resignation in November, it was reported that she was leaving in response to an outside investigation in response to staff complaints.

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