AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAcademic Recognition: Malaysian veterinary scientist and former Universiti Putra Malaysia vice-chancellor Aini Ideris was named the country’s National Academic Figure, honored for vaccine research and university leadership. Digital Learning: Zambia’s education ministry and UNESCO launched Ola-ZED, a WhatsApp-based learning platform intended to broaden access; 5,000 tablets are also due to reach schools in 2027. University Leadership: Tonjanita Johnson, a senior administrator in the University of Alabama System, was chosen to lead Universities of Wisconsin after a six-month search. Learning Outcomes: A Harvard education dean praised the Philippines’ 2025 PISA gains; the country reported the world’s fastest improvement in reading, alongside gains in math and science. Research Investment: A $1 billion Knight gift will establish an engineering school at the University of Oregon, prompting Oregon State leaders to seek protections against program duplication. School Systems: Mississippi lawmakers are exploring school and college consolidation amid declining enrollment and budget pressures, while communities warn that closures could harm local access.
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