Minnesota State University, Mankato ranks 15th nationally in international student population among master’s institutions, according to the annual Open Doors Report and press release that was released Nov. 18 by the Institute of International Education.
The rankings, which reflect data from the 2023-24 academic year, list Minnesota State Mankato as having 1,716 international students during the fall 2023 semester – five more students than in the fall 2022 semester.
Few of the students profiled below started college with the idea that they’d soon be working side by side with professors and PhD candidates. But where their academic curiosity led, opportunities followed—and many were surprised to find what doors opened to them when they took initiative and moved their exploration beyond the classroom. For NYU undergraduates interested in research, gaining this kind of experience—in the field, the lab, or the studio—can take several forms, ranging from assisting a faculty or grad student mentor to embarking on independent projects and even co-authoring publications
The University of Maine has selected a new buyer for the Hutchinson Center following a repeat of a request for proposals in October.
Waldo Community Action Partners plans to maintain critical internet connectivity infrastructure and pay $3.06 million for the property, which is above both the appraised value and the offers from the two other respondents, UMaine said in a news release Nov. 15.
The nonprofit received the highest score among three proposals to purchase the Hutchinson Center in Belfast, allowing it to move forward to negotiate a sale agreement with UMaine.
Waldo Community Action Partners plans to maintain critical internet connectivity infrastructure and pay $3.06 million for the property, which is above both the appraised value and the offers from the two other respondents, UMaine said in a news release Nov. 15.
The nonprofit received the highest score among three proposals to purchase the Hutchinson Center in Belfast, allowing it to move forward to negotiate a sale agreement with UMaine.
UVA Health is focusing on a trend thats becoming more common in the field of business and higher education called the growth mindset. Its an approach to learning that teaches people that their circumstances dont define them, but it also encourages people to improve in whatever they do. It has long been promoted by psychologist and Stanford University Professor Carol Dweck. More recently, Dr. Milad Memari and his team of researchers at UVAs School of Medicine have published a paper on the many ways people can unleash the growth mindsets potential.
Recent alumna Eeshani Godbole (PhD ChE ’22) and current graduate students John Dewey, Mauricio De Leo, Kristine Loh, and Maya Ramamurthy described their research, provided advice for high school students, addressed why they chose CEMS for their graduate education, addressed overcoming inequities in STEM, among other topics.
I am pleased to recognize such a diverse and dynamic group of institutions for integrating international education into their teaching, partnerships, systems, culture, and student success models,” said Fanta Aw, NAFSA executive director and CEO. “With minority-serving institutions, large land-grant universities, and a community college district counted among this year’s winners, these institutions demonstrate that the principles and practices of internationalization thrive within a variety of structures, geographies, and student populations. We commend these colleges and universities for their
Four scholars from South Carolina State University’s Dr. Emily England Clyburn Honors College recently networked with peers from around the country at a national conference in Texas.
In what Dr. William H. Whitaker Jr., Honors College dean, described as a significant moment for academic excellence and cultural celebration, the scholars attended the National Association of African American Honors Programs (NAAAHP) conference at Prairie View A&M University.
The conference was a key event for scholars and educators dedicated to advancing honors education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities
In what Dr. William H. Whitaker Jr., Honors College dean, described as a significant moment for academic excellence and cultural celebration, the scholars attended the National Association of African American Honors Programs (NAAAHP) conference at Prairie View A&M University.
The conference was a key event for scholars and educators dedicated to advancing honors education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Utah State University recently became the first institution in Utah to receive accreditation for its Supplemental Instruction program through the Academic Belonging & Learning Excellence (ABLE) office.
The International Center for Supplemental Instruction at the University of Missouri-Kansas City granted this accreditation on Aug. 1. This recognition affirms the program’s quality and adherence to national SI standards, offering students enhanced peer academic support and enabling SI leaders to achieve the Certified SI Leader distinction.
The International Center for Supplemental Instruction at the University of Missouri-Kansas City granted this accreditation on Aug. 1. This recognition affirms the program’s quality and adherence to national SI standards, offering students enhanced peer academic support and enabling SI leaders to achieve the Certified SI Leader distinction.