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Kqed
2 months ago
Education

Bill Would Let Undocumented Students Work At Public Universities, Community Colleges | KQED

Public universities in California may be able to hire undocumented students, regardless of their immigration status
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New York Post
3 months ago
Education

State schools could give THOUSANDS of students full rides if they closed divisive DEI departments

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) officials at public universities make significant salaries and spend large sums on DEI programs and staff.
DEI spending at public universities across the country is estimated to be in the hundreds of millions, potentially reaching over a billion dollars per year. [ more ]
euronews
3 months ago
Education

Greek students protest government plan for private universities

Student unions oppose the introduction of private universities in Greece, fearing that it will devalue degrees from public universities.
The Greek government aims to attract foreign students and boost the economy with the introduction of private universities. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Education

Photos: Greek students protest government plan for private universities

Greek students protest against planned education reforms allowing private universities
Protesters believe private universities will devalue degrees from public universities and exclude those who cannot afford it
Government argues the reform will attract students studying overseas and boost self-governance of public universities [ more ]
The Atlantic
5 months ago
Education

The Class War at West Virginia University

President E. Gordon Gee of West Virginia University is reshaping the institution to focus on majors that lead to partnerships with state industries and jobs for students.
As part of the restructuring, over two dozen majors were terminated, including programs in foreign languages, public health, jazz studies, and community planning. [ more ]
Kqed
3 months ago
California

Southern California Drenched With Rain In Latest Storm | KQED

Southern California experiencing heavy rainfall
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