Higher Education

‘This Affects All of Us’: A Closer Look at Higher Ed Through a Fort Wayne Teach-In

Members of the AAUP and faculty from local universities gathered earlier this month to start conversations about the future of higher education in Indiana.

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“We did all of our homework, and now we just need people to know that we’ve got this great program. It’s a win-win for everyone.”

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“The program supports the mutual goals to ensure our communities have the number and quality of nurses needed to care for the region."

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“For our students, they are getting real-world, hands-on experiences working on key projects for innovative companies. For corporations and entrepreneurs, they are gaining access to facilities, research and development services that are making a difference on their bottom line. The regional economy here in Northeast Indiana benefits from both of these things.”

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"It’s true that physicians are likely to end up practicing where they complete their residency. We have an opportunity to build a pipeline of highly trained physicians who will be able to care for this community for years to come."

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“This program has taught me that if I want to be a nurse anywhere, it’s at Parkview.”

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