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Headlines for Aug. 29, 2019

BY LAURA BEAULNE-STUEBING | AUG 29 2019

The PIE News
“An abundance of good news” – stakeholders react to Canada’s intled strategy
The focus on outbound mobility and diversity in Canada’s new international education strategy has been welcomed by industry stakeholders in the country.

Windsor Star
Will ‘campus culture’ survive Doug Ford’s opt-out fees at universities, colleges?
Students returning to Southwestern Ontario’s colleges and universities will face some difficult decisions on how much money they’ll spend on funding non-essential campus-wide services.

Toronto Star
Liberals commit $1.5M to help universities tackle on-campus sexual violence
The Liberal government is committing up to $1.5 million to help colleges and universities get better at dealing with sexual violence on campus.

Global News
‘I’ve been there at the abyss’: UBC president shares personal mental health journey
As students prepare to head back to school next week, they’re prepping for assignments, exams — and the pressure-cooker of stress that often comes along with them.

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