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FAMU Deploys Independent Investigation into Donation, Announces Interim VP for University Advancement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

She resigned to return full-time to her other role as dean of the School of Business and Industry. FAMU trustee Belvin Perry praised Friday-Stroud, who presided over record numbers in giving but previously expressed her desire to return to the School of Business and Industry full-time.

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College Hiring Dips, But Most Employers Will Maintain or Increase Hiring

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Our data indicate that decreases are largely tied to particular respondents, especially by industry,” says NACE President and CEO Shawn VanDerziel. While most employers in these industries are maintaining their hiring from one year to the next, there are many companies that will be hiring less, causing an overall decrease.

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Why are employers finding business graduates more attractive hires?

University Business

As of 2021, nearly twice the amount of employers believe recently graduated MBA earners can navigate the post-pandemic landscape better than experienced employees hired directly from the industry. This sentiment is most pronounced across the finance, accounting and manufacturing industries. Only 13% of U.S.

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Cal State Fullerton Gets $1.4M for Career Pathways Projects

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The outcome is bad for students and industries alike: a lack of social mobility and a lack of qualified workers. In biomanufacturing, biological materials and systems are used to make everything from pharmaceuticals to cosmetics and food. It’s a burgeoning industry, expected to grow 7% between 2020 and 2030.

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4,400 candidates attend the 2024 in-person Fall Career Fair 

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Employers were grouped into 10 industry clusters (view a full list at the bottom of the article), but employer diversity was not only evident in the industry clusters. There was also a mix of large international corporations and innovative startups.

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Biotech boot camp at Villanova exposes students to career paths

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The half-day event promoted business and career advice and networking opportunities for science, technology, engineering and math students interested in pharmaceuticals and biotech, boosting students’ interest and confidence in postgraduate opportunities. Is this diversity newsletter?: Is this Career Advice newsletter?:

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Answering the Call

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Early II, dean of the FAMU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. The center is affiliated with the Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. “We Early II, dean of the FAMU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, say physicians have resisted such involvement from pharmacists.