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Some more on the election and education
Rachel Abbey McCafferty - So, the news related to the election continues (I think that may be a familiar theme in the coming months). First up, the University of Akron had an interesting program...
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Some thoughts on race from Shaker Heights Schools' superintendent
Rachel Abbey McCafferty - When I'm doing interviews for our annual Forty Under 40 profiles, I like to let the honorees drive the conversation. Each profile is really about the individual and his or...
View ArticleNew partnerships, online programs from Northeast Ohio's colleges
Rachel Abbey McCafferty - While the last few weeks of the year are usually pretty quiet on the education beat, I still had some interesting news releases to catch up on from the end of November and...
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University of Akron Research Foundation to help student, faculty startups...
Rachel Abbey McCafferty - The education beat is still pretty quiet this week, so just a few items to catch up on. - A new program at the University of Akron Research Foundation is designed to help...
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University of Akron, Notre Dame College launch new academic programs
Rachel Abbey McCafferty - First up, some local schools recently have announced new programs. Notre Dame College in South Euclid now offers a 3+3 accelerated degree with Cleveland State University's...
View ArticleCutting costs and developing products: New Skoda Minotti report surveys local...
Rachel Abbey McCafferty - Northeast Ohio manufacturers will be cutting costs and creating new products, according to a new report from business advisory firm Skoda Minotti, which locally has offices...
View ArticleUrsuline College enters into dual enrollment agreement with Ashtabula County...
Rachel Abbey McCafferty - Ursuline College's Breen School of Nursing has introduced a new dual enrollment agreement with Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus, where students will be enrolled...
View ArticleLocal manufacturers optimistic about growth in 2017, survey finds
Rachel Abbey McCafferty - In 2017, local manufacturers expect the economy to be strong, or at least equal to 2016's economy, according to a new survey from Cleveland-based Magnet. Magnet, along with...
View ArticleOberlin College's vice president for finance and administration leaving to...
Rachel Abbey McCafferty - There's quite a bit of education news to catch up on this week, including some leadership changes coming soon at Oberlin College and Stark State College. Let's get right to...
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It's beyond time to start filling in the skills gap
Rachel Abbey McCafferty - The president has made it clear that he wants to bring manufacturing jobs back to the United States. Let's set aside, for a moment, whether he can actually do that. While...
View ArticleNew academic leaders named at Kent State University, University of Akron and...
Rachel Abbey McCafferty - Northeast Ohio colleges and universities have been busy the past couple of weeks, naming incoming leaders, announcing new programs and more. Read on for a quick overview,...
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New programs in military ethics, applied mathematics at Northeast Ohio's...
Rachel Abbey McCafferty - It's barely spring, but the region's colleges and universities are already looking ahead to programs and partnerships for next year. Let's look at some of the recent...
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Some more behind-the-scenes details from Interlake Steamship
Rachel Abbey McCafferty - Last week, I had the chance to tag along as the Dorothy Ann-Pathfinder traveled the Cuyahoga River, delivering iron ore to ArcelorMittal Cleveland. My story, with plenty of...
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Despite multiple dean searches, University of Akron president says no big...
Rachel Abbey McCafferty - First things first: I've written about a lot of dean searches at the University of Akron in this blog (between this post and this one, there are been at least six searches)....
View ArticleCleveland State and Kent State to work together on joint technology...
Rachel Abbey McCafferty - Cleveland State University and Kent State University have been awarded a grant from the Ohio Third Frontier Commission to create a joint technology commercialization and...
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Case Western Reserve University is a finalist in the federal EdSim Challenge
Rachel Abbey McCafferty - Case Western Reserve University is a finalist in the U.S. Department of Education's EdSim Challenge — a competition focused on computer simulations that can help make career...
View ArticleNew deans, vice presidents named at Kent State, Cleveland State and more
Rachel Abbey McCafferty - As the academic year winds down, a lot of local universities and colleges have been making job announcements. Here's a quick look at the new deans and vice presidents who...
View ArticleParker Hannifin opens center focused on advanced manufacturing exploration
Rachel Abbey McCafferty - Parker Hannifin Corp. recently opened a center in Macedonia focused on advanced manufacturing techniques, like 3D printing or collaborative robotics. A news release called...
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Campus garden course offers students chance to learn and to help the community
Rachel Abbey McCafferty - Kent State University's Stark campus recently held a new class that — though it's already complete — will reap benefits throughout the summer and fall. Literally. Kent State...
View ArticleKent State creates a polymer that moves with light and Malone University...
Rachel Abbey McCafferty - Just a quick, catch-all higher education blog today, filled with interesting items you might have missed in recent weeks from Northeast Ohio's colleges and universities....
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