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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

of respondents plan to decrease hires, nearly 83% of employers anticipate increasing (24.9%) or maintaining (57.7%) hiring for the college Class of 2024, according to research conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). In contrast, industries with newly positive projections include miscellaneous manufacturing (20.3%

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New Paper Examines Funding of Attacks on Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Irene Mulvey “ Manufacturing Backlash: Right-Wing Think Tanks and Legislative Attacks on Higher Education ” describes well-funded, widespread political attacks on higher education, comprising legislative pursuits that undermine academic freedom and university autonomy.

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Dr. Harriet B. Nembhard Named President of Harvey Mudd College

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Her work has led to several technological advances, such as simulation tools for assessing emergency department patient flow, improved manufacturing processes for medical devices, and a sensor-based system to conduct early screening of Parkinson’s disease.

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Wayne State to Collaborate on $75M Department of Energy Award

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

By providing young minds with a support structure to build their skills and develop their ambition, programs such as this one led by Dr. Arava have the potential to impact their future careers and, ultimately, their lives,” said Dr. Ezemenari Obasi, vice president for research at Wayne State. “I

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Tsai Lu Liu Appointed Dean of the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design at Virginia Tech

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Liu has previously been assistant professor in Auburn University’s School of Industrial and Graphic Design and interim associate dean for research and academic affairs in Auburn’s College of Architecture, Design and Construction. Liu holds a B.S.

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Law Significantly Cuts Prison Time for Higher Ed Credentials

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Research has repeatedly found that higher education programs in prisons reduce recidivism. She points out that crimes that most people would describe as non-violent are listed as violent in certain states , including purse-snatching, manufacture of methamphetamines, and burglary, even if the burglarized building is empty.

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Top Manufacturing Tech Trends of 2022

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Now that 2023 is here, we’re looking back on 2022’s top tech trends in manufacturing. The NAM’s digital transformation arm, the Manufacturing Leadership Council, and its innovation management division, the Innovation Research Interchange, gave us an overview. See the full list at NAM.