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These public colleges and MSIs are powerful economic engines

University Business

Low-key public colleges and minority-serving institutions, commonly known as MSIs, are serving as strong engines for economic mobility for the average American, according to new data by Third Way, a center-left think tank focused on improving learner outcomes. New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology $76,489 $32,566 0.50

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Industry and STEMM Leaders Convene for White House Summit

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

My experience pursuing a career in STEM has made me only more dedicated to ensure that there is a better path available for my children and children like mine,” Lagares-Greenblatt said. People think it is an honor to be the only one in the room, to be the sole person who may identify yourself as a girl in a class or in a room like this.

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Here is the best 40-year ROI of public college bachelor’s degrees

University Business

Six of the 10 public institutions with the highest average ROI 40 years following a student’s enrollment predominantly focused on maritime-related fields, such as port and shipping administration, ocean engineering, the naval armed forces and the like. Take the UB survey: What kind of event are you excited about?

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Community Colleges Build Workforce Through Partnership and Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The college has transformed its science building into a STEAM building—Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture and Mathematics. A $1 million grant from the Delta Regional Authority, a federal-state partnership improving the quality of life in the Mississippi Delta, has allowed LSUE to go back to its agrarian roots.

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A-levels are far from perfect, but in the exam hall every pupil – rich or poor – is equally afraid | Martha Gill

The Guardian Higher Education

Despite the high stakes of these gruelling tests, they are still the best engines of social mobility ‘You may turn over your papers now.” Along with a large portion of the population, I have a recurring A-level anxiety dream: mine involves organic chemistry and a stack of unopened ring-binders.

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First Doctoral Program at a TCU Will Contribute to Native Sovereignty

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Many are forced to buy water, as ground water supplies were poisoned through uranium mining contamination that occurred from 1944 to 1986. Guy says NTU’s engineering department is working hand in hand with UNM to potentially develop a material science doctoral program. Some don’t have access to a wireless signal at home.

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

University Business

Bolstered by state and national workforce needs and their promising return on investment, the STEM track represents a gold mine for colleges and universities that want to ensure credentials from their institution are providing students with good job prospects and gainful employment. With better representation come better life outcomes.