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During its December 2023 commencement ceremonies, Oakland University will present four individuals with honorary degrees in recognition of outstanding achievements in their respective fields. Wendel A. White has been selected to receive a Doctor of Arts Honoris Causa.Wendel A. White was born in Newark, New Jersey and grew up in New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. He was awarded a BFA in photography from the School of Visual Arts in New York and an MFA in photography from the University of Texas at Austin. White taught photography at the School of Visual Arts (N.Y.), The Cooper Union for the Advancement…

The University of Bath has invited applications for the MSc in Applied Psychology and Economic Behaviour course for the academic year 2024-25. University of Bath opens applications for MSc Applied Psychology & Economic Behaviour(Getty Images/iStockphoto) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} According to a press release issued by the University of Bath, students from economic or psychology backgrounds or areas where analyzing human behavior is a key component can apply for the course. Stay tuned with breaking news on HT Channel on Facebook. Join Now JKPSC CCE 2022 mark sheet released at jkpsc.nic.in, here’s direct link to download The release further stated…

While there are unique challenges for these student-athletes, coming to the U.S. for college offers unique benefits By Weining Ding 2 hours ago Credit: Emmi Wu For most juniors in high school, the biggest of their worries is joining clubs and studying for their next math test. But for international student-athletes — especially those with aspirations of competing at an Ivy League school — the period between early junior year to the end of senior year becomes a race for recruitment. Penn has the highest percentage of international students in the conference, at around 13%. Beyond that, 13 of 19…

The cover art for “Party School” by Jon Hart. (The Sager Group) Jon Hart’s young adult novel “Party School” is not the traditional college story of Elle Woods-like success. It follows Dylan Mills, an unexceptional student who let his anxiety keep him from trying new things in high school as his girlfriend called the shots, causing his college options to be limited to a less-than-ideal choice called North South University.   Upset to be associated with the school that is looked down upon by his wealthy hometown of Castleton and aptly nicknamed “North Stoned” for its common use of marijuana…

There’s something about the comfort that comes from shared spaces on campus. Some students stop in these spaces every once in a while, only visiting for a moment. Other students use them in their daily routine: going to Starbucks every morning for breakfast, working outside by the pond before class, playing basketball at the GO during golden hour. It’s 4:40 p.m. on a Thursday and students gather in the makeshift Writer’s Room, a used-to-be therapy practice room located in the Roberts Music building. It’s now a creative writing space for students to work on writing assignments and hold workshops. The worst…

by Alvernia UniversityAlvernia University’s education programs earn a national endorsement from Colleges of Distinction (COD), an online platform that aids college-bound students in the college decision process, and honors colleges and universities for their excellence.“The Department of Education at Alvernia University is honored to receive this distinction,” said Alvernia University Dean of the College of Humanities, Education & Social Sciences (CHESS), Elizabeth Matteo, Ph.D. “This well-deserved distinction is timely considering the growing teacher shortage and the high need for qualified, well-trained, and compassionate educators. We know that our small class size, high standards for excellence, and commitment to our university’s…

Every semester, the David Love Memorial Fund Fellowship grants $1,500 to Oberlin students. These funds support an academic research project to be completed during the student’s study abroad program.  Created by former Professor of Biology Yolanda Cruz in 2002, the fellowship honors Cruz’s late husband, David Love. Love was an instructor of Philosophy, associate provost, director of Sponsored Programs, and associate vice president for research and development over his years at Oberlin. A founder of the Oberlin-in-London Program, Love was a strong advocate for study away opportunities. Cruz said that Love’s passion for study away was the driving force behind…

MOSCOW, Idaho — Mimi Kestle, program coordinator at University of Idaho’s International Programs Office, has been selected as one of 11 international education professionals across the United States to receive the 2024-25 NAFSA RISE Fellowship. The NAFSA RISE (Representation, Inclusion, Support and Empowerment) Fellowship is a two-year, fully funded professional development opportunity for international educators from underrepresented backgrounds. “As a RISE fellow, Mimi will be actively engaged in professional development curriculum focused on global education, student mobility and campus internationalization that will help U of I advance our global engagement and initiatives as we move into R1 status,” said Dana…

New Delhi: Students who are aspiring to pursue Physics or Astronomy from a foreign university can refer to the list of top ranking universities in these subjects as per THE World University Rankings 2024. The listing is based on the new WUR 3.0 methodology, which includes 18 carefully calibrated performance indicators that measure an institution’s performance across five areas: teaching, research environment, research quality, industry, and international outlook.The top universities for Physics and Astronomy across the world include:University of OxfordStanford UniversityMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyHarvard UniversityUniversity of CambridgePrinceton UniversityCalifornia Institute of TechnologyImperial College LondonUniversity of California, BerkeleyYale UniversityETH ZurichTsinghua UniversityThe University of…

December 2, 2023, 5:00 AM HST Mt. Fuji. Photo Courtesy: Pexels On Dec. 4, the Pacific & Asian Affairs Council will begin accepting applications for its 2024 Freeman Foundation Study Abroad Tour to Japan. This is the 20th year that the Pacific & Asian Affairs Council, a Hawaiʻi-based nonprofit dedicated to youth leadership development and fostering global mindsets, has provided this opportunity. The organization has awarded $1.4 million in scholarships for 70 study tours to Japan, China, South Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia, New Zealand and Tahiti. The trips foster friendship building,provide enriching cultural activities, and emphasize hands-on learning. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW…