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How Colleges Across the Nation are Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

s legacy through the Martin Luther King Day symposium, an academic credit workshop where both students can earn academic or continuing education credits for their participation in the event.The course is offered at no additional cost, regardless of a students credit load. This years event will include a keynote speech by Dr. Drew G.I.

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Georgetown University Honors Xavier University of Louisiana's Centennial and Black Catholic Studies Legacy

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Last Thursdays event, titled Reflecting on the Significance of the Institute for Black Catholic Studies and the Journey Toward Reconciliation, included a discussion among leaders from Xaviers IBCS, the Descendants Truth & Reconciliation Foundation, and Georgetown University. a leading scholar and former head of IBCS.

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Survey Shows Impacts of Law Student Debt

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It explores young lawyers’ experiences with the COVID-19 student loan repayment pause, their plans in the event of loan forgiveness, their satisfaction with loan servicers, and their mindsets regarding work-life balance. The data were analyzed by staff at AccessLex Institute’s Center for Legal Education Excellence.

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The College of Saint Rose to Close Permanently at the End of School Year

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

According to a 2022 study, 47% of students at schools that closed transferred to another one – and 26% of them took at least a year off before returning – meaning only about a third of students immediately continued education after school closure. The transferability of all of their academic credits also remains uncertain.

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How universities can build new bridges to industry

University Business

With the world of continuing education evolving rapidly, universities have a unique opportunity to bridge education with industry needs. As workforce demands shift, higher education institutions must ensure professionals can upskill efficiently, meeting local labor market needs while driving economic mobility.

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The ‘now’ of education: Faculty, admins talk maximizing AI and building guardrails

University Business

. “The ‘now’ of education is having genAI assistants that give good, trusted answers.” ” Of the faculty, chief information officers, and accessibility experts who spoke at the event, most expressed profound optimism for AI and illustrated just how advanced some of its implementations have already become.

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Cultural awareness is theme of the Ridgewater virtual fall diversity series

Ridgewater College

To fulfill these commitments, the college continues to expand its initiatives each year. In addition to these events, training and discussion sessions are being offered to faculty, staff, and students. All events are free of charge, but registration is required for Zoom links. Upcoming Public Events.

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