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Boldly Future Forward

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Leonard Williams, the director and professor of food safety and microbiology at N.C. Citing the shortage of STEM graduates across the nation, she says these students are filling positions of impact, including national security. Faulkner, a professor of agricultural education and co-director of N.C. Dr. Paula E. This is a $1.5

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Parent Perspective: Navigating & Supporting My Daughter’s Study Abroad Journey

AIFS Abroad

Whether you’re supporting a student who’s already interested in going abroad or is just beginning to explore the idea, we hope this perspective helps you imagine the incredible impact an education abroad experience can have on their college career and beyond. Additionally, the language barrier was a concern.

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APEX 7: Pushing the boundaries of Medical Education

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

In this extra post, Colette Revadillo, David Geddes, and Anya Tan showcase APEX 7, an upcoming student-led medical research expedition to Bolivia that seeks to advance the field of high-altitude medicine. Medical students organise every aspect of the expeditions, from research design and fundraising to logistics and safety management.

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For the Common Good

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Francis’ bachelor’s degree in public health addresses healthcare disparities and provides students insight into public health systems, issues, and policies related to health education and disease prevention for diverse populations.

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APEX 7: Pushing the boundaries of Medical Education

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

Part of the apex6 expedition at the summit of Huayna Potosi (6088m) – Image Credit David Geddes In this extra post, Colette Revadillo, David Geddes, and Anya Tan showcase APEX 7, an upcoming student-led medical research expedition to Bolivia that seeks to advance the field of high-altitude medicine.

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Why Higher Ed Data Security Depends on People

Collegis Education Data Management

With more institutions undergoing digital transformation initiatives and more students shifting to remote and online learning, the data perimeter is expanding in higher education – making it a hot target for cyberattacks. These methods trick humans into making security mistakes or giving away sensitive information accidentally.

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Oh, the humanit(ies)! Why integrating the liberal arts and STEM is a win-win for students, institutions

University Business

But something exciting is happening in the world of higher education. “Students are striving to master the hard skills necessary to compete in the 21st-century workforce to secure gainful employment in their field of study. Meanwhile, the humanities and social sciences are taking a back seat.