Provost Austin Agho announced on July 12 that the grant received by ODU will help promote the recruitment, hiring, promotion, and tenure of women STEM faculty, particularly women of color. The project, “Re-envisioning Inclusive and Sustainable Excellence: Advancing Women in STEM at Old Dominion University,” aims to improve the departmental climate to make it more inclusive. Agho added that the grant is positive news for ODU and its efforts in diversifying faculty.
The key findings of this research–led by the International Journal of Wellbeing and participated by 123 Chinese international students at an Australian post-secondary institution– named competence (22.50 percent), relationship support (21.25 percent), and mental-oriented (13.75 percent) themes as the main factors in boosting foreign students’ well-being. Other themes that surfaced from the interview-based study.
The speech also celebrated the accomplishments of the Biden-Harris Administration, particularly the historic investments in public education through the American Rescue Plan and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
The minority groups on July 3, filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education alleging that 70 percent of legacy admissions, which disproportionately benefit white applicants, violate a provision of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 banning racial discrimination in programs receiving federal funds.
The report highlights progress in educational attainment and political empowerment on a global scale but reveals a decline in economic participation. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly widened the gender gap in employment.
The President urged colleges and universities to consider the adversities students have overcome when selecting among qualified applicants.
Secretary Cardona emphasized the longstanding inequities faced by students of color in education and college access. He stated that the decision dealt another blow to the fight for equal opportunity in the United States.
The summit will focus on connectivity and inclusivity as essential components of education systems that empower influential role models and impactful leaders within the global Black community.
Experts argue that affirmative action is an invaluable tool to recognize the inequities in applying in higher education.
What are the significant implications of the ruling in diversifying education abroad, attracting foreign students to the United States, and creating an inclusive learning environment?
Republicans projected that $32 million will be spent on DEI programs over two years and argued that the funds should be used to prepare the state’s workforce instead.
This initiative honors the legacy of the first female U.S. secretary of state, Madeleine Albright, and aims to cultivate a new generation of global women leaders.
An output of the Tarbiyah21 project, the repository represents a decade-long collaboration between ATF and UNESCO Beirut to support teachers, develop competencies, and implement the 2030 Education Agenda for inclusive and equitable education.
Fanta Aw, Ph.D., chief executive officer and executive director of NAFSA: Association of International Educators, called the SC decision a “watershed moment” that calls into question the value of having a diverse student body and “the myriad of ways universities go about in achieving that goal.”
A new analysis by UCAS projects that if offer-making patterns remain unchanged, 8.6 percent of the most disadvantaged students will not receive any university offers in 2030 due to intensified competition for placements.
The statement acknowledged the contribution of religious diversity to an inclusive and tolerant society, but also cautioned against going “overboard.” It emphasized the need for students to be cautious of individuals who exploit them for personal gain instead of promoting critical thinking.
In response to criticism of the decision to let Rohingya refugees from Myanmar attend Malaysian universities, the minister said education is a universal right and Malaysians should not be “selfish” about it.
The partnership seeks to offer African refugee scholars higher education and internship opportunities, empowering them to reach their full potential and promoting equal access to education.
During the Transforming Education Summit, UN member states pledged to transform education, with 87 percent of commitments emphasizing the importance of providing inclusive opportunities to vulnerable learners.
UNESCO is actively addressing the gender gap in STEM careers, which are seen as key to innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability. Research, policy work, and training initiatives are underway to empower girls and women through education.
The key findings of this research–led by the International Journal of Wellbeing and participated by 123 Chinese international students at an Australian post-secondary institution– named competence (22.50 percent), relationship support (21.25 percent), and mental-oriented (13.75 percent) themes as the main factors in boosting foreign students’ well-being. Other themes that surfaced from the interview-based study.
The speech also celebrated the accomplishments of the Biden-Harris Administration, particularly the historic investments in public education through the American Rescue Plan and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
The minority groups on July 3, filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education alleging that 70 percent of legacy admissions, which disproportionately benefit white applicants, violate a provision of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 banning racial discrimination in programs receiving federal funds.
The report highlights progress in educational attainment and political empowerment on a global scale but reveals a decline in economic participation. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly widened the gender gap in employment.
The President urged colleges and universities to consider the adversities students have overcome when selecting among qualified applicants.
Secretary Cardona emphasized the longstanding inequities faced by students of color in education and college access.
He stated that the decision dealt another blow to the fight for equal opportunity in the United States.
The summit will focus on connectivity and inclusivity as essential components of education systems that empower influential role models and impactful leaders within the global Black community.
Experts argue that affirmative action is an invaluable tool to recognize the inequities in applying in higher education.
What are the significant implications of the ruling in diversifying education abroad, attracting foreign students to the United States, and creating an inclusive learning environment?
Republicans projected that $32 million will be spent on DEI programs over two years and argued that the funds should be used to prepare the state’s workforce instead.
This initiative honors the legacy of the first female U.S. secretary of state, Madeleine Albright, and aims to cultivate a new generation of global women leaders.
An output of the Tarbiyah21 project, the repository represents a decade-long collaboration between ATF and UNESCO Beirut to support teachers, develop competencies, and implement the 2030 Education Agenda for inclusive and equitable education.
Fanta Aw, Ph.D., chief executive officer and executive director of NAFSA: Association of International Educators, called the SC decision a “watershed moment” that calls into question the value of having a diverse student body and “the myriad of ways universities go about in achieving that goal.”
A new analysis by UCAS projects that if offer-making patterns remain unchanged, 8.6 percent of the most disadvantaged students will not receive any university offers in 2030 due to intensified competition for placements.
The statement acknowledged the contribution of religious diversity to an inclusive and tolerant society, but also cautioned against going “overboard.” It emphasized the need for students to be cautious of individuals who exploit them for personal gain instead of promoting critical thinking.
In response to criticism of the decision to let Rohingya refugees from Myanmar attend Malaysian universities, the minister said education is a universal right and Malaysians should not be “selfish” about it.
The partnership seeks to offer African refugee scholars higher education and internship opportunities, empowering them to reach their full potential and promoting equal access to education.
During the Transforming Education Summit, UN member states pledged to transform education, with 87 percent of commitments emphasizing the importance of providing inclusive opportunities to vulnerable learners.
UNESCO is actively addressing the gender gap in STEM careers, which are seen as key to innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability. Research, policy work, and training initiatives are underway to empower girls and women through education.
The Chinese Embassy in Ottawa has not yet responded to the report on Tibetan residential schools. However, it has previously accused the media of exaggerating the issue and described its intervention in Tibet as “peaceful liberation.”
