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from24/7 Wall St.
3 hours ago

A Bad Job Market Is Radicalizing College Grads and Changing the Workforce

Recent college graduates face high unemployment and underemployment rates, leading to increased radicalization and unionization efforts among young workers.
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fromTelecompetitor
32 minutes ago

SCTE launches two fiber workforce training courses

SCTE launched trainings to enhance fiber deployment workforce skills with industry-recognized microcredentials and a focus on network troubleshooting.
#international-students
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fromNature
17 hours ago

US faculty members report high levels of anxiety

Academics experience high job-related anxiety, especially in health disciplines, but strong social support can help manage it.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
6 hours ago

Pitt to Offer Some Students Free Tuition at Branch Campuses

"The Pitt Regional Campus Tuition Pledge reflects our deep commitment to the students attending our regional campuses. Students in Bradford, Greensburg, Johnstown, Titusville and across Pennsylvania deserve affordable access to a University of Pittsburgh education, and this program is our direct investment in making that a reality while strengthening the communities our regional campuses serve."
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fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
6 hours ago

Research HBCUs Launch Association to Foster Collaboration

"Today is not just an announcement, but a declaration that HBCUs are not only contributors to research and innovation, but also leaders shaping a new era of discovery, reimagining both the solutions and the systems that drive research," Wayne A. I. Frederick stated.
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fromDaily Trojan
10 hours ago

Students explore passion and self when changing majors - Daily Trojan

Kiana Castillo switched from business administration to public relations at USC to pursue her passion for creativity in marketing.
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fromFast Company
1 day ago

For years, employers treated degrees as a proxy for competence. Technology just called their bluff

Degree hacking allows students to earn degrees in weeks for low costs, raising concerns about academic integrity and the value of traditional education.
#ai-adoption
fromSecuritymagazine
3 days ago
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Less Than 10% of Higher Education Has No Intention of Adopting AI

Higher education institutions are increasingly adopting AI, with 66% currently using it and expectations for growth over the next two years.
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fromSecuritymagazine
3 days ago

Less Than 10% of Higher Education Has No Intention of Adopting AI

Higher education institutions are increasingly adopting AI, with 66% currently using it and expectations for growth over the next two years.
#artificial-intelligence
#student-loans
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago
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My Parents Just Made Me a Very Generous Offer. But It Goes Against Everything I've Heard About Mixing Money and Family.

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fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Millions of student-loan borrowers are losing access to a key repayment option. A major private lender is stepping in.

Federal changes to student loans have prompted private lenders to introduce new financing options for graduate students.
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fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Trump's sweeping student-loan repayment overhaul cleared its final hurdle

Millions of student-loan borrowers will face significant repayment changes, including new borrowing caps and repayment plans effective July 1.
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fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

A major student-loan lender says it will 'surprise and delight' borrowers after Trump's repayment overhaul

Private lenders are preparing to attract federal borrowers due to new borrowing limits imposed by recent federal changes.
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fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

My Parents Just Made Me a Very Generous Offer. But It Goes Against Everything I've Heard About Mixing Money and Family.

Navigating funding options for a master's degree involves balancing trust funds, loans, and financial independence concerns.
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fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Millions of student-loan borrowers are losing access to a key repayment option. A major private lender is stepping in.

Federal changes to student loans have prompted private lenders to introduce new financing options for graduate students.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Inside China's top computer science university training the next generation of AI engineers

Felix Gan, a second-year Ph.D. student in computer science, said he is effectively living a '996' routine at Beijing's Tsinghua University. Seven days a week, his days start around 8 a.m., and he leaves campus at about 9 p.m. Most of those hours go into his research, but he's not just working toward a degree. Gan hopes to develop a technology he can turn into a product and launch a startup after graduation.
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fromTechCrunch
23 hours ago

TikTok's new 'Campus Hub' features college group chats and feeds | TechCrunch

TikTok is launching a 'Campus Hub' to enhance student connectivity through group chats and personalized feeds for verified college students.
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fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Former Disney star Hilary Duff talks authenticity at Northeastern commencement

Hilary Duff emphasized authenticity and the value of experience over formal education during her commencement speech at Northeastern University.
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fromCornell Chronicle
1 day ago

Cornell men's tennis looks to cause a racket at NCAAs | Cornell Chronicle

Cornell Men's Tennis won the Ivy League title and secured a spot in the NCAA tournament despite losing key players from the previous season.
fromwww.amny.com
20 hours ago

Cornell suing after its Roosevelt Island hotel unexpectedly shuttered | amNewYork

Cornell alleges that the management company, Graduate, defaulted on lease and loan payments, leading to the hotel's sudden closure in late November, which caught many students off guard.
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fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 day ago

Carter Sought to Hire Associate at Nebraska

Carter admitted to an inappropriate relationship with Krisanthe Vlachos, whom he is believed to have met in early 2023 while president of NU. He shared her résumé with OSU officials and pressed both the university and outside organizations to help Vlachos launch an app to connect veterans with training resources.
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#brown-university
fromBoston.com
2 days ago
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Students injured in Brown University shooting sue school, alleging security failures

fromBoston.com
2 days ago
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Students injured in Brown University shooting sue school, alleging security failures

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fromFortune
2 days ago

Gen Z has the wrong idea about college. Your career doesn't start after you graduate | Fortune

Colleges must help students recognize that their careers have already begun, shifting the focus from preparation to ownership of their professional journeys.
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fromArs Technica
2 days ago

Professional school grads from diverse classes get higher salaries

The Supreme Court's ruling against race-based affirmative action highlights ongoing controversies surrounding diversity efforts in the US.
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fromFortune
2 days ago

Former Goldman Sachs CEO: Ivy League geniuses aren't always the most successful | Fortune

Success is more about hard work and seizing opportunities than having an Ivy League degree or being exceptionally intelligent.
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fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

The Law Schools Where The Most Graduates Got Federal Clerkships (2025) - Above the Law

Yale, Chicago, and Stanford lead law schools in sending graduates to prestigious federal clerkships for the Class of 2025.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

University of Washington CS professor explains what's changing for young software engineers

AI coding tools have changed the conversations. We're going to see and really already see AI take care of a lot of that for the non-professional software engineers and in many ways for the professional software engineers.
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fromHarvard Gazette
1 day ago

Harvard deepens commitment to HBCUs with $1.05 million grant - Harvard Gazette

Harvard grants $1.05 million to enhance research capacity at 15 HBCUs through the Association of Historically Black Colleges and Universities Research Institutions.
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fromCornell Chronicle
2 days ago

Humanities scholars tackle research across disciplines | Cornell Chronicle

Seniors in the Humanities Scholars Program will present their interdisciplinary research at a conference on May 1 at the A.D. White House.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 days ago

Report Highlights Men's Precollege Sexual Education

Young men are not receiving the education they need before college. When education is inconsistent, incomplete, or absent, young men show up on campuses with varying levels of knowledge about sex and healthy relationships.
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fromState of the Planet
2 days ago

Exploring Connections Between Environment and Society

Aynsley Kretschmar's journey in climate science began with a seminar on food systems, leading to a career focused on environmental studies and renewable energy.
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fromFast Company
2 days ago

Somehow, new college grads are optimistic amid a brutal job market, report shows

Recent college graduates face a challenging job market influenced by AI, with inadequate preparation from universities and a significant gender gap in training.
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fromPoynter
3 days ago

As threats to the press grow, student journalists are rewriting the rules - Poynter

Student journalists are adapting their practices due to threats from the U.S. government, prioritizing safety over traditional journalism norms.
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fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Lesley University faculty set for two-day strike

Union members at Lesley University are striking for livable wages and manageable workloads amid financial troubles and stalled contract negotiations.
#college-closures
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fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Close to 350 employees to lose jobs as two Massachusetts colleges close

Hampshire College and Anna Maria College are closing due to financial pressures, resulting in nearly 350 job losses.
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fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Close to 350 employees to lose jobs as two Massachusetts colleges close

Hampshire College and Anna Maria College are closing due to financial pressures, resulting in nearly 350 job losses.
#harvard-university
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fromNature
1 week ago

Thousands of Harvard graduate students strike - bringing research to a halt

Graduate student workers at Harvard University have gone on strike for better wages and protections, significantly impacting teaching and research activities.
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fromNature
1 week ago

Thousands of Harvard graduate students strike - bringing research to a halt

Graduate student workers at Harvard University have gone on strike for better wages and protections, significantly impacting teaching and research activities.
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fromTNW | Data-Security
2 days ago

Scholly founder Christopher Gray sues Sallie Mae, alleging wrongful termination and sale of student data including minors

Christopher Gray is suing Sallie Mae for alleged data privacy violations and wrongful termination after the acquisition of his scholarship app Scholly.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Replit's CEO says it's dumb to study computer science thinking you can make a 'boatload' at Google

If you don't feel like you're drawn to it like a fly drawn to a light, then don't go into it because someone told you you're going to make a boatload of money working for Google. It's pretty dumb to tell people to go into computer science if they're not really intrinsically interested in it.
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fromHarvard Gazette
2 days ago

Presidential dreams can wait. For now, she can't stop painting. - Harvard Gazette

Daniela Solis discovered her passion for art during a class, influencing her future career aspirations alongside her political ambitions.
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Unearthed video shows WH press shooting suspect as Caltech student

"The wheelchair brakes tend to lock the wheels, but don't lock the chair to the ground. But with this device, that will prevent the chair from skidding at all," Allen told the outlet.
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#ai-impact
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fromFortune
3 days ago

Meet a 20-year-old student who changed her major to marketing to 'AI-proof' her career | Fortune

The rise of AI is prompting college students to shift majors towards fields that emphasize critical thinking and interpersonal skills.
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fromFast Company
4 days ago

College students are choosing 'AI-proof' majors as anxiety rises over a bleak U.S. job market

Students are shifting majors to focus on human skills as AI threatens job prospects in traditional fields.
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fromFortune
3 days ago

Meet a 20-year-old student who changed her major to marketing to 'AI-proof' her career | Fortune

The rise of AI is prompting college students to shift majors towards fields that emphasize critical thinking and interpersonal skills.
Higher education
fromFast Company
4 days ago

College students are choosing 'AI-proof' majors as anxiety rises over a bleak U.S. job market

Students are shifting majors to focus on human skills as AI threatens job prospects in traditional fields.
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fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 days ago

Why getting more California students into UC Berkeley carries a big cost to taxpayers

California's deal to admit more in-state students at UC schools has cost taxpayers $276 million, raising concerns about its sustainability amid budget deficits.
#academic-freedom
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fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Texas Tech University bans teaching, researching LGBTQ+ topics

Texas Tech University has enacted a policy banning discussions of LGBTQ+ issues in academic settings, affecting courses and degree programs.
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fromFortune
6 days ago

With entry-level jobs vanishing, Gen Z grads are ditching corporate America-piecing together careers with entrepreneurship, gig work and freelancing | Fortune

Gen Z graduates are increasingly pursuing unconventional employment paths due to a shrinking number of entry-level jobs in the AI age.
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fromSFGATE
1 week ago

California's quiet college war is about who gets a bachelor's degree

Community colleges in California are expanding bachelor's degree programs to provide affordable education for students traditionally excluded from four-year universities.
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fromTruthout
1 week ago

Texas Tech Establishes Draconian New Censorship Policies on LGBTQ Topics

Texas Tech University implements a strict censorship policy against LGBTQ+ topics, affecting courses, research, and degree programs across its system.
#free-speech
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fromNature
1 week ago

Closure of China's influential journal ranking leaves academics reeling - what will take its place?

The National Science Library of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has ceased its influential journal ranking, creating uncertainty in research evaluation.
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fromZDNET
6 days ago

Get Spotify's student discount and Hulu for just $6 a month - here's how

Spotify verifies student status through SheerID for discounts and requires annual re-verification to maintain the student rate.
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fromFortune
1 week ago

The Gen Z stare meets the mysterious perfect homework assignment in the age of ChatGPT. Enter the oral exam | Fortune

Oral exams are being reintroduced in higher education to combat the impact of AI on student learning and critical thinking.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 week ago

Chapel Hill Keeps Refusing to Release $1.2M Report on SCiLL

The university said it selected the international law firm K&L Gates last summer to review 'allegations and concerns' regarding the school. Over more than seven months, the review team analyzed hundreds of thousands of documents and interviewed dozens of people.
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