Search results for "higher education"
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New U.S. immigrants bring higher educational attainment
During the last five years, immigrants arriving in the United States have come with higher percentage of college education and English proficiency than previous generations who moved to the United States. Around half of the recently...Dec 14, 2019 1206 0 -
US, Pakistan see value in expanding educational cooperation
Highlighting the significance of cooperation in the field of education, U.S. and Pakistan Thursday vowed to keep working collaboratively in the area of key interest to both. At a webinar hosted by the Pakistani embassy, U.S....Jul 9, 2020 1125 1 -
Pakistan envoy seeks expansion in U.S.-Pakistan educational ties
Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States Dr Asad Majeed Khan has vowed to expand educational ties with the United States as both countries work on convergence of peace and stability efforts in Afghanistan. Ambassador Khan said...Mar 17, 2019 928 0 -
When institutions of higher learning thrive with cosmopolitan embrace
Kings College Chapel West, Cambridge Photo: Andrew Dunn/Wikimedia Commons I have been fortunate to live in and visit many incredible communities around the globe. But time and time again, my heart leads me back to one of...Jun 9, 2018 1219 0 -
World Bank predicts higher prices for oil, slightly lower for gold in 2017
The boom in oil production in recent years that helped industrial consumers and citizens save money is likely to fall back to lower levels, causing prices to soar next year. With the Organization of the Petroleum...Oct 23, 2016 846 0 -
American Dream Achiever : Education is the great equalizer
He was a 15-year-old when he came to the United States with just $15 in his pocket. Now Frank Islam is a business tycoon, a sought-after entrepreneur, philanthropist, writer, education and peace activist who interacts with...Dec 24, 2015 1026 0 -
For Jennifer Boysko education would be priority as delegate
Photo : Laura Drain Jennifer Boysko, a Democrat contesting Virginia General Assembly election in the 86th district, says her focus would be on education if she wins in November 3 election. Other priorities would include a...Oct 19, 2015 1680 0 -
Affirmative Action and diverse communities
African American and Hispanic communities have been the largest beneficiaries ...Read MoreAug 6, 2023 326 0 -
Microfinance founder nominated for Nobel Peace Award
Amjad Saqib has pioneered interest-free microfinance ...Read MoreApr 25, 2022 415 0 -
What makes Shakespeare so fascinating?
A scene of the church from Much Ado About Nothing Photo: Alfred W. Elmore , via Wikimedia Commons A great while ago the world begun, With hey, ho, the wind and the rain, But...Apr 23, 2022 2262 1