Higher Education Whisperer

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

The Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, Photo by Klajban, CC BY-SA 4.0,via Wikimedia CommonsAustralasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education ASCILITE 2023 Conference starts next week at the Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre.

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The Guardian Higher Education

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Results challenge assumption we eat highly processed foods because they are more desirable, says study’s author Ultra-processed foods are viewed as no more appealing than less processed foods, research has found. A University of Bristol study compared the taste perception of different food types to test the theory that calories and level of processing are key factors influencing how much we like and desire food.

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Ray Schroeder

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

More than four months after the budget deadline, the Pennsylvania House and Senate on Wednesday approved level funding for Penn State and two of the commonwealth’s three other state-related universities. The bill was signed by Gov. Josh Shapiro on Thursday, releasing more than $640 million in higher education appropriations. Penn State will receive a general appropriation of $242.1 million, unchanged from 2022-23 in general support, funds it uses to discount tuition for in-state students.

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University Business

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Picture this: You’re flying into San Jose International Airport, gliding past downtown San Jose. As you look out the window, you notice on top of a building a gold and blue emblem shining across the night sky reading “SJSU.” On the drive to your hotel or residence, the streets are bannered with spartan helmets, letting you know that you’re visiting not only San Jose but San Jose State University itself.

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Ray Schroeder

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

The Iowa Board of Regents approved recommendations Thursday to eliminate all campuswide diversity, equity and inclusion efforts that are not required for universities to stay compliant with the law or accreditation standards. Last June, Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a law directing the board to review DEI efforts at Iowa’s public universities.

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