Jonas Nursing, a leading supporter of doctoral nursing education in the U.S., and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) are thrilled to announce the 2024-2026 cohort of Jonas Scholars, consisting of 63 promising doctoral students from 25 states. Through next-generation family leadership, the Jonas Scholars program continues to play a significant role in addressing the nation’s shortage of nursing faculty, a leading barrier to expanding student capacity in schools of nursing.
Cal State Fullerton’s Scott-Jewett Fund for Student Success and Innovation this year will back programs supporting a career development network for Black communications students; a performing arts student group that explores Latinx identities; and a leadership program for underrepresented women in business.
The reintroduction of the Second Chance Pell Grant has prompted research on the effectiveness of prison school courses. This research delves into the value of higher education offerings within the prison system and whether it can reduce recidivism.
The Embassy of Spain in Thailand hosted a ceremony to sign a cooperation agreement between the Cervantes Institute and the Faculty of Arts at Chulalongkorn University to establish Aula Cervantes, a subsidiary of the Cervantes Institute.
The importance of graduate fellowships cannot be overstated for students who want to break through financial barriers and access advanced degrees. “Without the support of a fellowship, there is no way I would be able to attend the Rady School of Management,” said Jai'lyn Richardson, a second-year full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) student at the school.
Sasin MBA students in the “Pricing Strategies in the Era of Sustainability and Digital Transformation” class, led by Assistant Professor Yupin Patarapongsant, had an excellent opportunity to immerse themselves in two fascinating eco-friendly experiences in Kung Bang Kachao, Samut Prakan.
NYU Tandon's Center for K12 STEM Education has educated thousands of NYC public school students from underrepresented groups. The summer program offers courses in cybersecurity, urban engineering, sustainability, and noise pollution, bridging gaps in STEM education and inspiring future innovators.
A new study by researchers from the University of Adelaide and several US universities has found solutions journalism could play a part in re-engaging disenchanted media students, strengthening their reporting skills, and increasing recruitment into the profession.
Talent development and pipeline building are top priorities for people leaders in the agriculture and food industry. Spreading knowledge and exciting today's youth about the industry's difference-making opportunities are essential to creating a future workforce that will feed the world.
Patricia Edwards, University Distinguished Professor in Michigan State University’s College of Education, received a William S. Gray Citation of Merit from the International Literacy Association, or IRA. According to the association, it is the highest individual award it offers.
In this episode, Dr. Robinson talked about her work on examining the abuses and discrimination in state-run reform schools, such as the Dozier School for Boys, and finding ways to honor and beautifully memorialize the victims.
Ishmael Munene, a professor in NAU’s Department of Educational Leadership, has received a prestigious Fulbright Scholar Award to teach and conduct research in Kenya for the 2024-25 school year. Munene will compare the diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in African universities to DEI initiatives at universities in the United States.
The House Appropriations Committee advanced their Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS-ED) spending bill by a vote of 31 to 25. This bill proposes steep cuts and consolidation of programs throughout the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Education.
With advances in artificial intelligence, increasing automation, and the rise of hybrid and remote work, evolving needs in the workplace are increasing the demand for continuous learning and professional development.
To do so, University College and Tufts University have launched the Center for Professional and Workforce Impact. The center reflects Tufts’ commitment to social mobility and career readiness, key components of University College’s strategic plan.
Predictive algorithms commonly used by colleges and universities to determine whether students will be successful may be racially biased against Black and Hispanic students, according to new research published today in AERA Open, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Educational Research Association.
2nd Lt. Max Beerbaum, a Uniformed Services University medical student, was named a 2024 Pat Tillman Scholar, recognizing his embodiment of service, leadership, integrity, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to making a significant impact in his field.
Colleges and universities often highlight leadership development as a critical component of their curriculum — but there is no clear consensus on what constitutes effective leadership education. In a new paper, two educators from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and John Carroll University provide a roadmap for training competent leaders, suggesting a comprehensive, practical approach for postsecondary institutions to follow.
GW's CPS is pleased to announce the appointment of Lesley Lopez as the new Director of the Public Relations and Communications master’s degree program. ...