10 March 2021
A huge 21% increase in new students at the University of Canterbury (UC) this year will help boost the Canterbury economy.
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UC’s Tumu Whakarae | Vice-Chancellor Professor Cheryl de la Rey has welcomed the good news of increased numbers of new and returning students enrolling at UC.
“We currently have more than 18,000 UC students, compared to 16,900 at the same time last year – an overall increase of 7%. We’ve also seen an increase of 21% for new-to-UC Māori student enrolments and a 15% increase in new Pacific students studying at UC this year, compared to last.”
The growth in student numbers is of benefit to the region, with more students bringing a population boost to Canterbury at a time when immigration numbers are stagnant and international tourism hit hard.
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February 9, 2021
St. Mary’s College of Maryland, The National Public Honors College, has been engaged in efforts the last several years to ensure its viability and relevancy as the premier public liberal arts honors college.
“The critical and analytical thinking skills and the ability to effectively express oneself the hallmarks of our teaching take on greater meaning in an era in which the world has expanded and become more integrated, diverse and competitive,” said Tuajuanda C. Jordan, president of St. Mary’s College of Maryland. “With that in mind, the Board of Trustees asked for a program prioritization review of current offerings with an eye towards ensuring that the College offered relevant programs that will attract and prepare students for the opportunities and challenges presented in the 21