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State Tipoffs Involving Ohio Newsletter for Tuesday August 27, 2024 ( 4 items )  

'The SATs Have Never Been About Equity,' Writes Pepper Stetler for Inside Higher Ed
OXFORD, Ohio, Aug. 27 (TNSres) -- Miami University issued the following news: * * * The history of the SAT raises questions about how we value and measure intelligence, writes the author of the new book, 'A Measure of Intelligence' * * * To support their decisions to reinstate testing requirements, elite colleges have recently claimed that standardized test scores are important factors in helping them evaluate a candidate's potential for success. But many other research studies consistently   more

Convocation Inspires With Vision and Unity
AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 27 -- Akron Public Schools issued the following news: Akron Public Schools (APS) successfully kicked off the 2024-25 school year with an inspiring and well-coordinated convocation held at Garfield Community Learning Center. The event, titled "Dream the Impossible Dream," was a celebration of the district's commitment to educational excellence and community collaboration. Event Highlights: Opening Ceremony: The morning began with a moving presentation of colors by the Garfiel  more

Mount St. Joseph University Announces Enrollment Growth for Fall 2024
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 27 -- Mount St. Joseph University issued the following news: * * * As of the first day of classes, the Mount has seen an overall enrollment growth of seven percent compared to last year. * * * Mount St. Joseph University (Mount) is proud to announce a significant increase in student enrollment for the Fall 2024 semester, reflecting the University's continued commitment to serving students by delivering a personalized, values-based academic experience that prepares them  more

Wright State AI Researcher Awarded SMART Scholarship From Defense Department
KENT, Ohio, Aug. 27 (TNSres) -- Wright State University issued the following news: By Dennis Bova Al Amin Hossain focuses on artificial intelligence with a personal intelligence that's far from artificial. In fact, he's SMART and has the scholarship to prove it. With that earned aid, he can pursue his Ph.D. in computer science and engineering at Wright State University and help the U.S. Air Force from falling victim to dangerous artificial intelligence. Hossain's journey to Wright State has   more