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Anthropologist to Lead the University of La Verne

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Previously, she was acting dean of the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver and director of the Pacific Basin Institute and dean of women at Pomona College.

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Report: Certain Degrees in Tennessee Schools Leave Students with More Debt than Earnings

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The other programs in this top five were Tennessee State’s general agriculture program (152%); University of Tennessee-Martin’s English language and literature program (140%); MTSU’s international studies program (151%); and University of Memphis’ theater arts and stagecraft degree. Shultis added.

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Thinking about climate change and international study (Bryan Alexander)

Higher Education Inquirer

Greetings from London, where I’m attending a CIEE event on international study. I mentioned the many ways colleges and universities can react and be influenced by the crisis, then focused down to the question of international study. How can we reduce the carbon footprint of study abroad?

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Small College America – Profile: Davidson College

Edu Alliance Journal

Davidson emphasizes experiential learning, with over 70% of students studying abroad and many engaging in faculty-mentored research or community-based projects. Enrollment Trends According to the Davidson College FactFile, enrollment has remained steady with a gender balance and a national/international student body.

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Shall we all pretend we didn't see it coming, again?: higher education, climate change, climate refugees, and climate denial by elites

Higher Education Inquirer

Related links: Thinking about climate change and international study (Bryan Alexander) How campuses engage with the climate crisis: a taxonomy (Bryan Alexander) "Let's all pretend we couldn't see it coming" (The US Working-Class Depression)

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Small College America – Profile Earlham College

Edu Alliance Journal

Curricula Earlham College offers a diverse range of undergraduate programs, with popular majors including Biology, Environmental Science, International Studies, Business, and Psychology. Background Founded in 1847 in Richmond, Indiana, Earlham College is a private liberal arts institution with deep Quaker roots.

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Christmas Around the World: How 7 Countries Celebrate 

AIFS Abroad

Though you can’t wrap it and put it underneath the tree, an international study abroad or internship experience makes for a meaningful Christmas gift. Can you hear the sleigh bells ringing? Here are some of the ways people in countries around the world celebrate the Christmas season: 1. Happy Holidays from AIFS Abroad!