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Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson Lauded at Dr. John Hope Franklin Reception

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dozens gathered to celebrate Jackson’s extraordinary academic, industry, and government career. The presentation took place during the annual meeting of American Council of Education (ACE). Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowski presents Dr. John Hope Franklin Award to Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson “She represents the best of the best,” said Dr. Freeman A.

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Most popular stories: Here is UB’s top 10 for 2024

University Business

See how many colleges may close after 2029 A National Bureau of Economic Research paper predicts up to 80 colleges may close between 2025 and 2029 due to the onset of the heavily anticipated enrollment cliff. Here are the 10 most popular stories from University Business’ website for 2024: 1. Read the story.

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What is a ‘research culture’?

SRHE

The private ‘alternative providers’ encouraged by Governments in the first decades of the twenty-first century have rarely made a significant effort to be research-active so far. Governments have actively encouraged ‘Knowledge Exchange’. It is scheduled to be repeated in 2029.

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Pell Grant to increase by $500

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The 4,155-page draft spending plan, unveiled early Tuesday morning, will be voted on this week as lawmakers in the Senate and House of Representatives plan to work quickly to avoid a government shutdown. The resolution currently funding the government expires Dec. President Biden is aiming to do that by 2029.

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Biden seeks Pell increase, renews calls for free community college

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Officials say they are committing to doubling the maximum award by 2029. ” Jon Fansmith, senior vice president for government relations at the American Council on Education, said in a statement that the association was pleased by the many financial aid, research and institutional support programs. global competitiveness.”