Antioch College and Otterbein College Decide to Tie-Up

As they announced a sort of marriage between their two institutions in late June, the leaders of Antioch College and Otterbein College were essentially starry-eyed. Antioch discovered a partner in Otterbein that could serve as a feeder for its low-residency and online graduate programmes, which are offered at a small constellation of 4 campuses located on the country's coasts. Otterbein enrolled about 2,600 students in the fall of last year. Otterbein discovered an institution in Antioch, which had about 3,400 students enrolled last year, that offers more opportunities for its (primarily) undergraduate students to pursue graduate degrees.

To Advance Naturopathy: National Institute of Naturopathy Signs an Agreement with the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology

In its bid to promote Naturopathy. The National Institute of Naturopathy has signed an agreement with the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology. The decision was taken keeping the progress of naturopathy in mind. The Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) and the National Institute of Naturopathy (NIN), based in Pune, have partnered to spread awareness of naturopathy treatments by establishing an outpatient department and incorporating yoga sessions into various short-term courses offered at DIAT.

Backed by Clearlake Capital: Discovery Education Buys Pivot Interactives

Discovery Education, a multinational edtech company supported by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (collectively with its affiliates, "Clearlake,") has announced the acquisition of Pivot Interactives SBC, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Pivot Interactives creates dynamic cloud-based activities and labs that actively engage students in the authentic exploration of real scientific phenomena. The company is led by a team of science teachers, practitioners, and students. Terms weren't made public.

Navitas and Curtin Partner To Open New Pathway College

Curtin University has opened a new on-campus pathway building for international students, which the institution's leadership has described as a "game changer" for students. David Templeman, Western Australia's Minister for International Education, officially opened the new Curtin College building, which is operated by Navitas.

India and Australia Strengthen Education Ties in the Face of Skill Shortages

Australia is facing a massive staffing shortage of approximately 500,000 skilled workers. To bridge the gap in the short term, the Australian government has partnered with India. During his four-day visit to Australia, India's education minister met with his Australian counterpart, Jason Clare, for the Australia-India Education Council.

Gaggle and AWS Collaborate to Create Mental Health Hotline for K-12 Students

According to an Education Week analysis, 5.4 million students were enrolled in 5.4 percent of school districts across the country in 2020 that did not have a school psychologist. This is a shocking statistic, and something had to be done to address it. This is where Gaggle, a leader in assisting K-12 districts in managing student safety on school-provided technology, comes in.

India and UK: Strike an Agreement to Recognise Each Other's Academic Credentials

To increase prospects for students in India and the UK, the UK and India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to allow reciprocal recognition of academic credentials. This agreement will apply to both countries' doctoral, master's, and undergraduate degrees in higher education. As a result of this memorandum, upper secondary education credentials from India will henceforth be accepted as equivalent to those needed to enroll in UK higher education institutions.

International Education Group Globeducate acquires K12 Chain in Cyprus

According to reports, the English and bilingual school chain PASCAL Education has reportedly been acquired by Globeducate, a global K–12 education company. With 11 schools spread across three campuses, PASCAL Education will now be a part of Globeducate, which currently has 55+ bilingual and international schools spread across 10 countries.

Ravensbourne Partners With OIEG to Operate Application Processing

Oxford International Education Group has been hired by Ravensbourne University London to run its student application processing services. The company's Education Services business unit, which will be introduced in late 2021, aims to increase the number of international students admitted to the digital media and design universities and "help students enjoy an even smoother application journey."