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Dartmouth Launches Fellowship Program for STEM Diversity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

program, she worked with researchers who were studying why people making 300-400% of the federal poverty level were not signing up for Obamacare. Akré raised her hand and described some of the decisions that people in that position have to make—like whether to pay for insurance or whether to pay for gasoline or a cell phone bill.

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Benefits of Integrating Service-Learning With Other High-Impact Practices

The Scholarly Teacher

Ford, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Jillian Saraney, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Key Statement: Service-learning projects designed by students can meet community needs while elevating student learning, engagement, and success by integrating high-impact practices (HIPs) and HIP elements. Photo by Robert Lathrop.

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The Dark Legacy of Elite University Medical Centers

Higher Education Inquirer

For decades, Americas elite university medical centers have been the epitome of healthcare research and innovation, providing world-class treatment, education, and cutting-edge medical advancements. Poor patients, especially those from marginalized racial backgrounds, are often viewed as expendable research subjects.

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Get Psyched! Explore the Top 5 Cities for Psychology Internships Abroad

AIFS Abroad

As a psychiatrist, therapist, clinical psychologist, or counselor you may need to communicate with patients from very different backgrounds; as a neuropsychologist, social psychologist, forensic psychologist, or other researcher-focused professional, you may be expected to work with people who come from or live outside the United States.

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A review of HE policy? It’s déjà vu all over again

SRHE

If former NUS President Wes Streeting were Education Secretary, no doubt he would be proclaiming that, like the National Health Service, ‘higher education is broken’. A new 1% National Insurance surcharge for employers that recruit graduates. by Rob Cuthbert Higher education in England is in financial trouble, and maybe more.

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Is it safe for international students to attend US universities? Here's a list of alternatives.

Higher Education Inquirer

In recent decades, the United States has been a top destination for international students, offering world-class universities, diverse academic programs, and a global reputation for innovation and research. International students are often required to purchase private insurance, which can be expensive and confusing.

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Global Health Hotspots: Top 5 Cities for Public/Global Health Internships

AIFS Abroad

London London has long been at the forefront of public health and medical advancements, making it an ideal city for an internship in public or global health. Dublin Dublin is a major hub for public and global health, making it an exceptional place to launch your career in the field.