The Chronicle of Higher Education

For 13th Consecutive Year, Embry-Riddle Named a Great College to Work For

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Great Colleges to Work For© has once again named Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University one of the nation's Great Colleges to Work For, marking the 13th consecutive year the university has earned this distinction.

Key Points: 
  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University earned the distinction of being named among the United States' Great Colleges to Work again in 2023, extending a tradition that now spans 13 years.
  • DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Great Colleges to Work For© has once again named Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University one of the nation's Great Colleges to Work For, marking the 13th consecutive year the university has earned this distinction.
  • Embry-Riddle was also named to the program's Honor Roll, a title given to 42 total schools, which designates an institution as a standout in its given size category.
  • The Great Colleges to Work For® program is one of the largest workplace recognition programs in the country.

The Chronicle of Higher Education’s Virtual Chronicle Festival to be Held August 29-31, 2023

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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The 2023 Chronicle Festival will engage thousands of senior administrators and faculty leaders in discussions with speakers about what students, the public, and other stakeholders really want from higher education.

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  • The 2023 Chronicle Festival will engage thousands of senior administrators and faculty leaders in discussions with speakers about what students, the public, and other stakeholders really want from higher education.
  • The festival will promote big-picture ideas to help attendees kick off the academic year and inspire them to reach for greater heights at a crucial moment in higher ed.
  • The Chronicle of Higher Education , founded in 1966, is a privately owned, independent news and information organization.
  • It is owned by The Chronicle of Higher Education Inc., which publishes The Chronicle of Higher Education, Arts & Letters Daily, and The Chronicle Review.

The Chronicle of Higher Education Announces Winner of its 2023 Scholarship for Diversity in Media

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230808338171/en/
    Jasper Smith, 2023 Chronicle Scholarship for Diversity in Media winner (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Diversity in Media award, given to an exceptional undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a concentration in journalism, includes a $10,000 scholarship and admission to The Chronicle’s Fall 2023 Workshop Program for Aspiring Journalists.
  • “I was beyond elated to learn that I was selected as the recipient of the 2023 Diversity in Media Scholarship,” said Smith.
  • “She exemplifies every quality the Diversity in Media scholarship was designed to bring into the industry – curiosity, intelligence, integrity, and creativity.
  • It is owned by The Chronicle of Higher Education Inc., which publishes The Chronicle of Higher Education, Arts & Letters Daily, and The Chronicle Review.

The Chronicle of Higher Education Announces Recipients of SPJ’s Corbin Gwaltney Awards for Best All-Around Student Newspapers

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Monday, June 26, 2023
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The Chronicle of Higher Education honors the second annual winners of the Society of Professional Journalists’ Corbin Gwaltney Awards for Best All-Around Student Newspapers .

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  • The Chronicle of Higher Education honors the second annual winners of the Society of Professional Journalists’ Corbin Gwaltney Awards for Best All-Around Student Newspapers .
  • The award is named after Corbin Gwaltney, co-founder of The Chronicle of Higher Education.
  • He was a media innovator who built The Chronicle to be the most respected publication in higher education.
  • “Congratulations to The Maroon and to The Independent Florida Alligator staff for their well-deserved wins,” said Pamela Gwaltney, Chair of The Chronicle of Higher Education.

AGB Releases New Guidance to Improve Shared Governance at Colleges and Universities

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) released Shared Governance for Agile Institutions: A Practical Guide for Universities and Colleges. The publication argues that given market and technological disruptions, demographic changes, fallout from the global pandemic, and more, it is critical that governing boards, faculties, and senior administrators better align their goals and actions to address changing student needs and financial upheaval via the shared governance process. AGB is the premier organization advocating strategic board governance in higher education.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) released Shared Governance for Agile Institutions: A Practical Guide for Universities and Colleges .
  • Shared Governance for Agile Institutions is available to AGB members as part of a suite of resources on navigating shared governance.
  • Other resources include online reports, FAQ guides, and webinars in addition to tailored shared governance workshops and hands-on support via AGB Consulting.
  • A complimentary e-book version of Shared Governance for Agile Institutions: A Practical Guide for Universities and Colleges is exclusively available for AGB members on the website .

Watermark to Host Engage 2023, Higher Education Conference in Austin, Texas

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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Watermark , a leading provider of software solutions for higher education, will host its annual Engage Conference from Tuesday, June 13 to Thursday, June 15, at the Renaissance Austin Hotel in Austin, Texas.

Key Points: 
  • Watermark , a leading provider of software solutions for higher education, will host its annual Engage Conference from Tuesday, June 13 to Thursday, June 15, at the Renaissance Austin Hotel in Austin, Texas.
  • Engage 2023 will create a space for higher education administrators, educators, and stakeholders to connect, learn, and grow.
  • Engage 2023 serves as a platform for higher education administrators and faculty to advance perspectives on the powerful fusion of insights, impact, and innovation.
  • "Engage 2023 is poised to be a catalytic event for innovative thought and actionable insights in higher education,” said Erin Shy, CEO of Watermark.

Stetson University Professor Selected as a Fulbright Scholar

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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DELAND, Fla., April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A Stetson University professor of Digital Arts has been selected for the prestigious Fulbright Scholar Program for 2023-2024 and will become an artist-in-residence in Vienna.

Key Points: 
  • A Stetson University professor of Digital Arts has been selected for the prestigious Fulbright Scholar Program for 2023-2024 and will become an artist-in-residence in Vienna.
  • DELAND, Fla., April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A Stetson University professor of Digital Arts has been selected for the prestigious Fulbright Scholar Program for 2023-2024 and will become an artist-in-residence in Vienna.
  • Stetson University was named one of the nation's top producers of Fulbright Scholars, according to a 2020 ranking in the Chronicle of Higher Education.
  • Fulbright Scholars are part of the U.S. government's flagship international education exchange program and receive funding to take their research and teaching overseas for up to a year.

Sam Bonfante Announced as President of Hatch Early Learning

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hatch Early Learning, announced today that it has appointed Sam Bonfante as the company's new president.

Key Points: 
  • WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hatch Early Learning, announced today that it has appointed Sam Bonfante as the company's new president.
  • Bonfante will set the vision for Hatch™, define the company's overall strategy, and lead the organization in building on its success in the early childhood education market.
  • No company is more dedicated to supporting whole child development than Hatch Early Learning, and I'm honored to be leading our dedicated and talented team."
  • "School districts, Head Start providers, and the early childhood learning community are seeking standards-based, research-validated solutions," Bonfante said.

Watermark Study Reveals 22.4% Retention Increase for Minority Male College Students Through Success Coaching

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Watermark, a leading provider of solutions for higher education institutions, announces today the results of the Minority Male Success Initiative (MMSI), a three-year project designed to increase the progression and completion rate of minority male students. The study began by assigning a success coach to cohorts of new, minority-male students across eleven community colleges in the North Carolina Community College System. These success coaches conducted proactive outreach throughout the term by utilizing support technology and predictive analytics.

Key Points: 
  • The study began by assigning a success coach to cohorts of new, minority-male students across eleven community colleges in the North Carolina Community College System.
  • "Retention goes up, graduation rates go up, all those negative academic metrics decrease and we make improvements to students moving forward."
  • Over the course of four terms, Watermark found that for new, minority-male, full-time students in pursuit of an associate's degree, overall retention increased by 22.4% when success coaching was implemented.
  • Click here to access the Minority Male Success Initiative study in its entirety.

C-Suite Executive of Sonora Quest Labs and Stanford's School of Medicine Join MediKarma's Board

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Monday, January 9, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MediKarma keeps attracting top industry talent; Christina Noble from Sonora Quest Labs and Elias Aboujaoude from Stanford School of Medicine have joined MediKarma's board.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MediKarma keeps attracting top industry talent; Christina Noble from Sonora Quest Labs and Elias Aboujaoude from Stanford School of Medicine have joined MediKarma's board.
  • "I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to contribute to the development and commercialization of this revolutionary consumer solution.
  • Health Systems, Employers and Accountable Care Organizations alike will appreciate the customizable platform and ease in activation for targeted populations."
  • MediKarma wants to harness it using AI and machine learning tools to generate individualized care recommendations and enhance personal wellbeing.