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Utrecht University: The Legal Implications of the Ceuta Migrant Crisis
UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Nov. 7 -- Utrecht University issued the following news:
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The Legal Implications of the Ceuta Migrant Crisis
5 November 2026
Prof. Emanuela Pistoia, full Professor of European Law University of Teramo, will give a Lectio Magistralis, at Utrecht University on the legal implications of the Ceuta migrant crisis. You can join the lecture on site or online, on 25 November.
Prof Pistoia will reflect on the legal implications of the crisis, exploring the potential application of the new EU Crisis and Force Majeure Regulation, the repercussions on the Schengen Area and
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UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Nov. 7 -- Utrecht University issued the following news:
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The Legal Implications of the Ceuta Migrant Crisis
5 November 2026
Prof. Emanuela Pistoia, full Professor of European Law University of Teramo, will give a Lectio Magistralis, at Utrecht University on the legal implications of the Ceuta migrant crisis. You can join the lecture on site or online, on 25 November.
Prof Pistoia will reflect on the legal implications of the crisis, exploring the potential application of the new EU Crisis and Force Majeure Regulation, the repercussions on the Schengen Area andthe proposals for a coordinated European response emerging from the latest EU-level discussions.
Background
On 30 July 2026, Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta registered an unprecedented crossing of an estimated 80 000 people from Morocco. The event, which resulted in deaths, overwhelmed reception facilities and triggered an immediate political and diplomatic response across Europe, raised questions about the future of EU migration governance, border management and instrumentalization of migration. Can exceptional circumstances justify departures from ordinary asylum safeguards? How should EU law address the instrumentalisation of migration and sudden mass arrivals at its external borders? And what does Ceuta reveal about European solidarity?
Practical
Location: Utrecht University Central Library Drift 27, room 0.72 and MS Teams
Time and date: Wednesday 25 November 2026 15.15 - 17.00
Registration: Register via this online form for on-site attendance
This lecture is offered within the framework of the Jean Monnet Chair in European Law and Migration Policies (EULAMP) (Dr. Salvo Nicolosi) and the Migration Law (MiLa) Research Platform (https://www.uu.nl/en/research/research-platform-on-migration-law).
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Original text here: https://www.uu.nl/en/news/the-legal-implications-of-the-ceuta-migrant-crisis
University College Utrecht Selected Top Rated Programme by Keuzegids for 2027
UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Nov. 7 -- Utrecht University issued the following news:
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University College Utrecht selected Top Rated Programme by Keuzegids for 2027
5 November 2026
University College Utrecht has once more been awarded Top Rated Programme Seal of Quality by the Keuzegids University Guide in their 2027 edition.
For the 5th year in a row, University College Utrecht has received the Top Rated Programme Seal of Quality from Keuzegids University Guide. The Top Rated Programme Seal of Quality is awarded only to select academic programmes in the Netherlands.
The Keuzegids University
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UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Nov. 7 -- Utrecht University issued the following news:
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University College Utrecht selected Top Rated Programme by Keuzegids for 2027
5 November 2026
University College Utrecht has once more been awarded Top Rated Programme Seal of Quality by the Keuzegids University Guide in their 2027 edition.
For the 5th year in a row, University College Utrecht has received the Top Rated Programme Seal of Quality from Keuzegids University Guide. The Top Rated Programme Seal of Quality is awarded only to select academic programmes in the Netherlands.
The Keuzegids UniversityGuide assesses the quality of all academic bachelor's degrees in the Netherlands, based on student assessments from the National Student Survey and figures on study success. It is an independent, expert and reliable guide widely used by counselors and students considering various options for bachelor's programmes.
The Liberal Arts and Sciences programme at University College Utrecht is one of eleven Utrecht University Bachelor programmes that has received the Top Rated Programme label for 2027. Utrecht University also featured as the top rated broad university in the Netherlands.
We would like to thank all the teachers, staff and students at University College Utrecht who once more have made it possible to provide a fantastic education and make the College such a success.
More information
Full announcement by Utrecht University on Keuzegids 2027 (https://www.uu.nl/en/news/utrecht-university-once-again-the-best-broad-university-in-the-netherlands)
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Original text here: https://www.uu.nl/en/news/university-college-utrecht-selected-top-rated-programme-by-keuzegids-for-2027
Statement From UWM Chancellor Thomas Gibson on the Passing of Tashia Morgridge
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Nov. 7 -- The University of Wisconsin Milwaukee campus issued the following news release:
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Statement from UWM Chancellor Thomas Gibson on the passing of Tashia Morgridge
November 3, 2026
Below is a statement from UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Thomas Gibson about Tashia Morgridge, who passed away on Friday, Oct. 30, at age 93. With her husband, John, she was co-founder of the Morgridge Institute for Research and a generous philanthropist.
"On behalf of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Tashia
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MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Nov. 7 -- The University of Wisconsin Milwaukee campus issued the following news release:
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Statement from UWM Chancellor Thomas Gibson on the passing of Tashia Morgridge
November 3, 2026
Below is a statement from UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Thomas Gibson about Tashia Morgridge, who passed away on Friday, Oct. 30, at age 93. With her husband, John, she was co-founder of the Morgridge Institute for Research and a generous philanthropist.
"On behalf of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of TashiaMorgridge, who passed away Friday. Her thoughtful advocacy and generous support for education have changed the lives of countless students across Wisconsin.
"Tashia believed in the equal value of every person and in each individual's potential to shape their own future and contribute to the future of our society. She understood that higher education's impact extends beyond a degree, strengthening personal well-being, deepening civic involvement, and helping people lead lives of purpose.
"Through the Fund for Wisconsin Scholars - created in 2007 by a gift of $175 million from John and Tashia Morgridge - UWM students have received more than $30 million. The Morgridge family has also generously funded scholarships for foster care students and other independent youth at UWM.
"Every day at UWM, the Morgridge family's generosity helps students succeed, opens doors to opportunity and advances research that addresses society's challenges. Her legacy lives on in the students whose futures she helped shape, the discoveries she made possible and the communities strengthened by both.
"Tashia represented the very best of Wisconsin. We join people across our state in honoring her life and expressing our gratitude for all she made possible."
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Original text here: https://uwm.edu/news/statement-from-uwm-chancellor-thomas-gibson-on-the-passing-of-tashia-morgridge/
Rhodes College Board Extends Contract of President Jennifer Collins
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Nov. 7 -- Rhodes College issued the following news:
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Rhodes College Board Extends Contract of President Jennifer Collins
November 06, 2026
The Rhodes College Board of Trustees has voted unanimously to extend the contract of President Jennifer Collins for an additional five years, keeping her at the helm through June 2031. Collins began serving as the college's 21st president on July 1, 2022.
"The board is 100 percent behind President Collins and truly appreciates the incredible work she has already done and will continue to do to move Rhodes forward," said Deborah
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MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Nov. 7 -- Rhodes College issued the following news:
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Rhodes College Board Extends Contract of President Jennifer Collins
November 06, 2026
The Rhodes College Board of Trustees has voted unanimously to extend the contract of President Jennifer Collins for an additional five years, keeping her at the helm through June 2031. Collins began serving as the college's 21st president on July 1, 2022.
"The board is 100 percent behind President Collins and truly appreciates the incredible work she has already done and will continue to do to move Rhodes forward," said DeborahCraddock, chair of the Rhodes College Board of Trustees.
Important milestones that have occurred during Collins' tenure include Rhodes moving into the top 50 in U.S. News & World Report's rankings for liberal arts colleges. The college's fundraising has increased 23 percent in the last fiscal year, realizing its highest total of gifts and pledges to the college's endowment since 2007. Rhodes has also increased the percentage of students in its entering classes from lower-income backgrounds and increased the resources available to support them and first-generation students.
"Working in close partnership with our faculty and staff, we have launched a number of important new initiatives, such as an expanded Lynne and Henry Turley Memphis Center for Community Engagement, a more comprehensive Center for Career and Professional Development to better support our students, and a performing arts task force to evaluate how we might grow our offerings and take full advantage of our location in this wonderful cultural hub of Memphis," said Collins. "I am eager to continue to move this great college forward into its next chapter of successes and am so thankful to have the opportunity to work every day with our extraordinary students, staff, faculty, and alumni."
Rhodes is consistently ranked among the nation's most beautiful campuses by Architectural Digest and is recognized as a top value college by Money magazine and The Princeton Review. Forbes also consistently recognizes Rhodes as one of America's Top Colleges.
Rhodes has approximately 1,700 students representing 45 states and 40 countries, with 17 percent being first-generation students.
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Original text here: https://news.rhodes.edu/stories/rhodes-college-board-extends-contract-president-jennifer-collins
Reinhardt University: New Partnership With the City of Canton
WALESKA, Georgia, Nov. 7 -- Reinhardt University issued the following news:
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New Partnership With the City of Canton
November 6, 2026
Reinhardt University entered into a partnership this week with the City of Canton, Georgia, to provide discounted educational opportunities for its employees. The formal agreement also recognizes the value of higher education and the resulting public good.
The Reinhardt University Partner Grant provides a 15 percent tuition discount for City of Canton full-time and part-time personnel, as well as others registered with the City through a reserve, auxiliary,
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WALESKA, Georgia, Nov. 7 -- Reinhardt University issued the following news:
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New Partnership With the City of Canton
November 6, 2026
Reinhardt University entered into a partnership this week with the City of Canton, Georgia, to provide discounted educational opportunities for its employees. The formal agreement also recognizes the value of higher education and the resulting public good.
The Reinhardt University Partner Grant provides a 15 percent tuition discount for City of Canton full-time and part-time personnel, as well as others registered with the City through a reserve, auxiliary,or volunteer capacity. The discount applies to all master's programs at Reinhardt, plus online bachelor's and associate programs in business administration or criminal justice. An additional $1,000 grant is available for each academic year to those in undergraduate programs.
For more information contact Admissions@Reinhardt.edu.
The agreement offers the following degree programs:
Associate Programs (2-year)
* Business Administration, online
* Criminal Justice, online
Bachelor Programs
* Bachelor of Business Administration, online. Concentrations available: Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics, Certified Financial Planning, Digital Marketing, and Finance.
* Bachelor of Criminal Justice, online.
Graduate Programs
* Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Elementary Education, online coursework with clinical experience
* Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Pedagogy, online coursework with clinical experience
* Master of Business Administration (MBA), one year, online. Concentrations Available: Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics, Cybersecurity, Finance, and Healthcare Administration
* Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Choreography, low residency, hybrid
* Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Creative Writing, low residency, hybrid
* Master of Nursing (MSN), Nurse Educator, online
* Master of Nursing (MSN), Nursing Educator, online
* Master of Nursing (MSN), Nursing Leadership, online
* Master of Science in Sport Administration and Leadership (MSSAL), one year, online
* Master of Public Administration (MPA), one year, online. Concentrations Available: Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare Administration, Business Analytics, Finance, and Cybersecurity
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Original text here: https://www.reinhardt.edu/news/new-partnership-with-the-city-of-canton/
Harper Adams University: Event Underlines Impact of World-leading Specialist Institutions
NEWPORT, England, Nov. 7 -- Harper Adams University issued the following news:
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Event underlines impact of world-leading specialist institutions
5 November
The impact of the UK's world-leading specialist institutions - such as Harper Adams University - has been celebrated at an event in London.
Harper Adams University Vice-Chancellor Professor Ken Sloan and alumnus Tom York were among the policymakers, sector leaders, industry partners, alumni and students invited to the Courtauld Gallery for Excellence in Action, an evening celebrating the impact of England's world-leading specialist
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NEWPORT, England, Nov. 7 -- Harper Adams University issued the following news:
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Event underlines impact of world-leading specialist institutions
5 November
The impact of the UK's world-leading specialist institutions - such as Harper Adams University - has been celebrated at an event in London.
Harper Adams University Vice-Chancellor Professor Ken Sloan and alumnus Tom York were among the policymakers, sector leaders, industry partners, alumni and students invited to the Courtauld Gallery for Excellence in Action, an evening celebrating the impact of England's world-leading specialistinstitutions.
The event was hosted by the Courtauld Institute of Art in partnership with Universities UK (UUK). It brought together specialist institutions working across the creative industries, design, health professions, science and technology.
The focus of the evening was the contribution these institutions make to the UK's skills, research, culture and international standing. Guests heard from people whose careers have been shaped by specialist higher education and discussed how these institutions can continue to support innovation, opportunity and growth.
Professor Sloan was at the event both as a member of Universities UK, and as Chair of GuildHE - the national representative body for specialist and distinctive higher education institutions.
Professor Sloan said: "Several GuildHE members benefit from World Leading Specialist Teaching funding, but the organisation also advocates for specialist institutions to have access to sustainable funding to enable them to continue to be a visible and successful part of the UK's HE system.
"The experience they offer to students is distinctive and this choice should continue to be available to students across the UK."
World-leading specialist institutions provide specialist education, skills and research across sectors including the creative industries, health, business, agriculture and veterinary science. Much of their teaching is practice-based, taking place in research, clinical, technical and professional environments.
Many of these institutions are recognised as global leaders in their specialist fields. Their international standing, alumni networks and collaborations help the UK attract talent and investment, and extend UK influence through internationally recognised expertise, research and leadership.
Strategic Priorities Grant funding, which includes world-leading specialist funding, has fallen by 42 per cent in real terms since 2015-16. Because student numbers have grown, per-student funding rates are down 59 per cent.
The evening was a timely reminder of why these specialist institutions are so vital for the UK's economy and cultural life.
Tom was one of two alumni from specialist institutions who addressed guests, with other speeches given by businessman and crossbench peer Lord Browne and former BBC Director General Tim Davie.
Professor Sloan added: "The sectors which our university serves are key to some of the most fundamental challenges facing the world - feeding a growing population and doing so sustainably, ensuring both animal and plant welfare and the welfare of our planet.
"They are also fundamental to the UK economy, contributing billions each year.
"As a University, most of our undergraduate degrees have also been designed to include a full year's placement in industry, so our students not only gain the specialised skills which employers want - but they get to test them in the real world.
"It is little wonder, then, that we have an extremely strong record for graduate employment."
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Original text here: https://www.harper-adams.ac.uk/news/216560/event-underlines-impact-of-worldleading-specialist-institutions
Chowan University Welcomes Nancy Altstatt as Director of Career and Community Engagement
MURFREESBORO, North Carolina, Nov. 7 -- Chowan University issued the following news:
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Chowan University Welcomes Nancy Altstatt as Director of Career and Community Engagement
Nov 5, 2026 By Chris Whaley
Chowan University is pleased to announce the appointment of Nancy Altstatt as Director of Career and Community Engagement. A Chowan alumna and former employee, Altstatt returns to the University with extensive experience in higher education and a passion for helping students prepare for success beyond the classroom.
In her new role, Altstatt will focus on helping students develop the skills
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MURFREESBORO, North Carolina, Nov. 7 -- Chowan University issued the following news:
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Chowan University Welcomes Nancy Altstatt as Director of Career and Community Engagement
Nov 5, 2026 By Chris Whaley
Chowan University is pleased to announce the appointment of Nancy Altstatt as Director of Career and Community Engagement. A Chowan alumna and former employee, Altstatt returns to the University with extensive experience in higher education and a passion for helping students prepare for success beyond the classroom.
In her new role, Altstatt will focus on helping students develop the skillsand connections needed to transition from college to their professional careers. She will provide guidance in resume development, interview preparation, LinkedIn profiles, and effective job-search strategies, building upon the career readiness initiatives already established through CU101 and CU301.
Beyond working directly with students, Altstatt will serve as a connection between Chowan University and regional employers, businesses, and community organizations. Through these partnerships, she will work to expand opportunities for internships, employment, and workforce development while helping students build professional relationships that can benefit them long after graduation.
"Nancy's genuine commitment to serving students at every level is evident, and her significant experience in higher education makes her an excellent fit for this role," said Harri Lovett, Vice President for Advancement. "I look forward to seeing her work strengthen our commitment to student success and ensure our graduates are well prepared to take their next steps with confidence."
Altstatt is no stranger to Chowan University. After earning her Bachelor of Arts in English in 2014, she held several positions within the University's Offices of Financial Aid and Admissions. Most recently, she served as a recruiter and International Admissions Specialist at Paul D. Camp Community College in Franklin, Virginia, where she received multiple awards recognizing her outstanding performance and commitment to student service.
"I am incredibly excited and honored to return to Chowan University as the Director of Career and Community Engagement," said Altstatt. "As both an alumna and former employee, Chowan holds a special place in my heart, and I am grateful for the opportunity to give back to an institution that has played such a meaningful role in my own journey."
With experience in student recruitment, admissions, and financial aid, Altstatt brings a unique perspective to supporting students throughout their educational journeys. Her approach emphasizes individualized guidance, professional development, and creating meaningful connections between students and the communities they will eventually serve.
"Above all, I am student-centered, with a genuine passion for helping emerging professionals discover their potential, pursue employment and internships, and confidently take the next steps in their transition from education to career," Altstatt added. "I look forward to strengthening connections between our students, alumni, employers, and community partners to create meaningful opportunities that extend well beyond the classroom."
Altstatt will be based in the Chowan Connect Center, located in the Hawks Nest, where students can connect with her for career guidance and professional development resources.
Her appointment represents another step in Chowan University's commitment to student success, ensuring students are equipped not only with an education but also with the skills, confidence, and professional connections needed to succeed after graduation.
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Original text here: https://www.chowan.edu/2026/11/05/chowan-university-welcomes-nancy-altstatt-as-director-of-career-and-community-engagement/
