Tag: Universities
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DOST Partners with CHED to Establish Nationwide Testing and Certification Mechanism in the Philippines
Overview: A Milestone Collaboration The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in collaboration with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and several leading universities is launching a nationwide testing and certification mechanism. This initiative is designed to enhance the readiness and marketability of Filipino graduates and innovations by standardizing assessment, certification, and accreditation across higher…
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Legal Board Drops 2 Law Degrees from Down Under: What This Means for Students
Overview: A Regulatory Decision Impacting Two Law Degrees A recent decision by the national or regional legal accreditation board has led to the withdrawal of two law degree programs offered by universities in the down under region. The move affects future admissions to these specific programs, while students already enrolled or registered for these degrees…
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PUBG Mobile Campus Campaign Energizes Nigerian Universities
Overview: A Campaign Beyond the Screen PUBG Mobile has officially concluded its Campus Ambassador Campaign across five major Nigerian universities, capping a vibrant period of student engagement, grassroots esports development, and community building. What began as a pilot program to identify and empower student leaders quickly evolved into a nationwide movement that brought gaming culture…
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PUBG MOBILE wraps Campus Ambassador Campaign in Nigerian universities, igniting a lasting gaming culture
Introduction: A landmark fundraising for campus gaming culture PUBG MOBILE has officially closed its Campus Ambassador Campaign across five major Nigerian universities, delivering a pulse of energy to student life and setting a blueprint for how mobile gaming can thrive within campus communities. What began as a strategic outreach quickly transformed into a dynamic movement—one…
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Latvian MoD Signs Deals with Universities, Funds NGOs
Latvian Ministry of Defence expands collaboration with academia and civil groups The Ministry of Defence of Latvia has announced a series of formal agreements with leading Latvian universities and a set of funding commitments to non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The move marks a deliberate shift toward deeper cooperation between the national defence sector and Latvia’s academic…
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Higher Education Accreditation in Latvia: Institutions Evaluated Whole
Overview: A shift to holistic accreditation in Latvia Latvia is reforming its approach to higher education accreditation by evaluating universities as complete institutions rather than assessing individual programs in isolation. This policy change aims to align Latvia’s higher education system with broader European trends that emphasize institutional quality, governance, and overall learning outcomes. The move…
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Latvia Overhauls Higher Education Accreditation: Institutions to Be Evaluated as Whole
New Direction in Latvia’s Higher Education Accreditation Latvia is preparing a major pivot in how it evaluates higher education institutions. Rather than focusing primarily on individual programs, the new framework will assess universities and colleges as complete entities. This shift promises a more holistic view of quality, sustainability, and impact, aligning Latvia with broader European…
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Latvia Revamps Higher Education Accreditation: Whole-Institution Evaluation Takes Center Stage
Overview of the Latvian accreditation shift Latvia is introducing a major reform in higher education accreditation by moving from program-by-program assessments to a holistic, whole-institution evaluation. The change, designed to capture the overall quality and capacity of universities, aims to align Latvia with broader European reforms while preserving the integrity of its national education system.…
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White House Extends Invite for Call as Colleges Weigh Trump’s Higher-Education Compact
Background: What the Trump higher-education compact asks of colleges The White House has pressed a small group of universities to discuss a proposed higher-education compact linked to President Donald Trump’s administration. The agreement, which aims to renegotiate how colleges interact with federal policy, requests a series of commitments that would align campus governance with certain…
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White House calls on remaining colleges to weigh Trump’s higher-education compact amid pushback
Overview: A high-stakes invitation to the remaining signatories The White House has invited the last five universities still weighing President Donald Trump’s higher-education compact to participate in a private call on Friday. The aim is to gather initial feedback ahead of the Oct. 20 deadline for signatories, a deadline that has already prompted several institutions…