Internationalization of higher education

Florida Tech Grads Among Most Employable, Global Ranking Finds

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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Florida Tech’s overall ranking represents an advancement of 85 spots since the 2021 GEURS report, making it the biggest mover in the 2022-23 edition.

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  • Florida Tech’s overall ranking represents an advancement of 85 spots since the 2021 GEURS report, making it the biggest mover in the 2022-23 edition.
  • “We are proud of this ranking, which reflects Florida Tech’s focus on empowering learners to excel in their careers,” said Marco Carvalho, the university’s executive vice president, provost and COO.
  • “Our graduates have professional-level skills with real-world technologies because they've been using them all throughout their Florida Tech experience,” explained Carvalho.
  • And for universities like Florida Tech ranked between top 20 and top 200, specialization and work expertise are also important drivers of university performance.

Lingnan delegates host global congress in Glasgow and confirm further collaboration with Durham during recent Europe trip

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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As well as hosting and participating in the congress, Lingnan delegates led by President Prof Leonard K Cheng and Vice-President Prof Joshua Mok Ka-ho, attended a number of academic exchange events, meetings and visits during their European trip.

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  • As well as hosting and participating in the congress, Lingnan delegates led by President Prof Leonard K Cheng and Vice-President Prof Joshua Mok Ka-ho, attended a number of academic exchange events, meetings and visits during their European trip.
  • A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Durham University, UK, to increase inter-university cooperation in teaching and learning and research activities is one of the successful conclusions of the trip.
  • A global leader in Quality Education, Lingnan is strongly committed to supporting the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through high impact research and collaboration with academic partners around the world.
  • Lingnan became a publicly funded institution in 1991 and was renamed Lingnan University (LU) in 1999.

Lingnan delegates host global congress in Glasgow and confirm further collaboration with Durham during recent Europe trip

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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As well as hosting and participating in the congress, Lingnan delegates led by President Prof Leonard K Cheng and Vice-President Prof Joshua Mok Ka-ho, attended a number of academic exchange events, meetings and visits during their European trip.

Key Points: 
  • As well as hosting and participating in the congress, Lingnan delegates led by President Prof Leonard K Cheng and Vice-President Prof Joshua Mok Ka-ho, attended a number of academic exchange events, meetings and visits during their European trip.
  • A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Durham University, UK, to increase inter-university cooperation in teaching and learning and research activities is one of the successful conclusions of the trip.
  • A global leader in Quality Education, Lingnan is strongly committed to supporting the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through high impact research and collaboration with academic partners around the world.
  • Lingnan became a publicly funded institution in 1991 and was renamed Lingnan University (LU) in 1999.

Snapology Celebrates National STEM Day as Leader in Education Space

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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DALLAS, Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Snapology, the No. 1 children's STEM/STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) franchise and part of the world's first Youth Enrichment franchise platform company Unleashed Brands, is celebrating National STEM Day (Nov. 8) after making tremendous strides in STEAM educational enrichment opportunities, franchise offerings, and helping millions of kids across the country develop foundational STEAM skills. The company is consistently seeing significant growth through franchise signings that will continue into 2023 as demand increases for STEAM-based learning programs nationwide.

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  • The company is consistently seeing significant growth through franchise signings that will continue into 2023 as demand increases for STEAM-based learning programs nationwide.
  • For franchisees, these redesigned business models offer a variety of revenue opportunities and the freedom to operate year-round.
  • "This year, National STEM Day is extra special to our team as we reflect on our success but more importantly, the impact Snapology has made to inspire the next generation of STEAM leaders."
  • Snapology encourages social skills and teamwork by teaching science, technology, engineering, art, math, and literacy concepts in a fun way.

Boclips, the world's largest educationally curated video platform, announces strategic partnership with OpenStax, addressing student demand for video-enriched content

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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Boclips pedagogically maps 1000s of videos to OpenStax textbooks, helping users address student demand for rich media.

Key Points: 
  • Boclips pedagogically maps 1000s of videos to OpenStax textbooks, helping users address student demand for rich media.
  • "The digital transformation of the education industry has illuminated both the value and the demand for video-based learning experiences," said David Bainbridge, Founder and CEO of Boclips.
  • As stakeholders rethink how education should look today, it's crucial they hear the student calls for modernization and flexible modes of learning."
  • Boclips is the industry's trusted destination for rich media that are vetted for quality, sourced from leading creators, and curated to academic standards.

World renowned artists will join the Holy Father at the Vatican to participate in the inaugural “VITAE SUMMIT 2022”

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Friday, August 19, 2022
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VITAE Global announced its inaugural VITAE SUMMIT 2022 to be held August 31 - September 1 at the Vatican.

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  • VITAE Global announced its inaugural VITAE SUMMIT 2022 to be held August 31 - September 1 at the Vatican.
  • Internationally renowned artists and leaders will join the Holy Father and VITAE Global to start a conversation about how to foster a culture of encounter, hope, and unity through arts, media and entertainment.
  • Artists have a key responsibility to elevate the culture and thats what the VITAE SUMMIT aspires to do.
  • By supporting artists in their creative endeavors, VITAE Global aspires to facilitate encounters with beauty that elevate the culture.

"NICK CAVE and JACK CAVE: THE COLOR IS FASHION EXHIBITION" TO OPEN AT THE DUSABLE BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM AND EDUCATION CENTER ON AUGUST 27, 2022

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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MISSING DLC, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --"Nick Cave and Jack Cave: The Color Is Fashion Exhibition," created by Internationally acclaimed multi-disciplinary artist Nick Cave and his brother fashion designer Jack Cave, will bring a once-in-a -lifetime collection of avant-garde and haute couture inspired fashion to the Roundhouse of the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center.

Key Points: 
  • MISSING DLC, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --"Nick Cave and Jack Cave: The Color Is Fashion Exhibition," created by Internationally acclaimed multi-disciplinary artist Nick Cave and his brother fashion designer Jack Cave, will bring a once-in-a -lifetime collection of avant-garde and haute couture inspired fashion to the Roundhouse of the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center.
  • "The Color Is" will consist of 40-45 couture looks and fashion objects created by Nick Cave and Jack Cave and a number of specialty collaborators.
  • "I am proud to be able to showcase so many facets of the Black experience through fashion, especially alongside my brother, Nick, "said Jack Cave.
  • "The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center celebrates the multilayered, elements of Black culture that Nick Cave and Jack Cave's brilliant work is steeped in," said Danny Dunson, Director of Curatorial Services and Community Partnerships.

Category-Leading Franchise Brands Urban Air Adventure Park and Snapology Team Up to Open 10 New STEAM Learning Centers inside Family Entertainment Centers

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Monday, June 6, 2022
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DALLAS, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Urban Air Adventure Park, the largest indoor adventure park operator in the world and part of the youth enrichment growth-focused platform Unleashed Brands, has opened 10 Snapology STEAM education centers in five states over the past four months. The move to add Snapology inside busy family entertainment centers allows franchisees to serve more families in their communities by helping kids learn, play and grow.

Key Points: 
  • The move to add Snapology inside busy family entertainment centers allows franchisees to serve more families in their communities by helping kids learn, play and grow.
  • The new model offers franchisees the option to add efficiently-designed Snapology classrooms inside Urban Air parks.
  • 1 entertainment franchise in Entrepreneur Magazine's Annual Franchise 500 list, the world's first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking.
  • Urban Air Adventure Park is the Nation's #1 destination for family fun, featuring a variety of attractions perfect for all ages.

Micromobility Has Great Promise for Cities--if Integrated into the Current Transportation Landscape

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Friday, May 20, 2022
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But, according to the article, micromobility can only fully realize its potential if it is designed as part of an overall intermodal transportation system.

Key Points: 
  • But, according to the article, micromobility can only fully realize its potential if it is designed as part of an overall intermodal transportation system.
  • During the pandemic, many people saw micromobility as a safer alternative to public transportation.
  • Yet, despite these impacts and its growth rate, micromobility has in many places not yet advanced from being a fad to becoming a mainstream form of transportation.
  • The survey revealed that offering bundled optionscombining micromobility transportation options with public transitcould likely increase use considerably.

Allied Universal® Acquires Hawaii's Largest Locally-Owned Security Firm

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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SANTA ANA, Calif. and HONOLULU, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Universal®, the leading global security and facility services company, today announced the acquisition of Star Protection Agency (Star), the largest locally-owned security firm in Hawaii.

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  • SANTA ANA, Calif. and HONOLULU, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Universal , the leading global security and facility services company, today announced the acquisition of Star Protection Agency (Star), the largest locally-owned security firm in Hawaii.
  • Star Protection Agency has been in business since 1991, growing into the largest Hawaiian-owned and veteran-owned security company in the state.
  • Star's proven track record of providing quality security solutions will complement and enhance our business in Hawaii," said Steve Jones, Global Chairman & CEO of Allied Universal.
  • Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services company, provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions that allow clients to focus on their core business.