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Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

How can you make a student happy? Drop them at university and make a lightning-quick exit | Zoe Williams

The bittersweet nature of parenting evolves as children grow, highlighting the tension between care and independence.
Women in technology
fromForbes
1 hour ago

Is "Being In The Room" Still The Key To Success?

Working from home may limit career advancement opportunities for Black women due to reduced visibility and access in corporate environments.
#friendship
Writing
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

I became friends with a woman 40 years older than me. She taught me how to live.

A friendship flourished between two writers with a 40-year age difference, united by their passion for storytelling.
Marketing
fromInc
1 day ago

Startups Are Spending Six Figures to Show Up on College Campuses. How They're Winning Over Coeds

Companies are increasingly targeting college campuses for growth marketing, shifting budgets from social media to on-campus events and promotions.
#higher-education
Higher education
fromFast Company
1 day ago

This university leader has advice for his corporate counterparts

Daniel Diermeier's leadership at Vanderbilt University focuses on avoiding politicization and adhering to core purposes, resulting in increased applications and selectivity.
#career-coaching
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago
Education

This Career Coach Charges $50,000 to Help College Kids Land Jobs - And Business Is Exploding

Higher education
fromFortune
2 days ago

Parents are so panicked about the job market they're paying career coaches $15,000 years before their kids graduate from college | Fortune

Parents are investing thousands in career coaching for their college-bound children to navigate a challenging job market.
Education
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

This Career Coach Charges $50,000 to Help College Kids Land Jobs - And Business Is Exploding

Career coaching for college students has become a lucrative niche, with prices reaching $50,000 due to intensified job competition.
Higher education
fromFortune
2 days ago

Parents are so panicked about the job market they're paying career coaches $15,000 years before their kids graduate from college | Fortune

Parents are investing thousands in career coaching for their college-bound children to navigate a challenging job market.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

I'm a 'Roll up Your Sleeves' Leader - Here's How it's Paying Off

Hands-on leadership thrives on curiosity, collaboration, and balancing coaching with accountability to empower teams and drive results.
Psychology
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Want to improve your work relationships? Try this

Building relationships with diverse values can enhance professional connections and personal growth.
NYC startup
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

His Harvard Dorm Room Side Hustle Started With a 'Simple Frustration.' Now It's Speeding Toward $500,000 in Sales in Its First Year.

Youngblood launched Prest, a shelf-stable hummus brand, in November 2024, expecting $500,000 in sales in its first year after initial success.
Growth hacking
fromHubspot
4 days ago

8 Ways to Elevate Your Brand as a Creator or Entrepreneur (& Close the Pay Gap)

The global creator economy is projected to reach $1.18 trillion by 2032, significantly impacting minority creators and entrepreneurs.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

San Jose State deaths raise mental health concerns - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose State University is addressing recent suicides while balancing the need for transparency and the risk of contagion.
fromThe Oaklandside
6 days ago

Skyline High School excels at sending students to U.C. colleges

"Judging schools by raw admission rates alone can be misleading. Schools that enroll larger shares of students from high-income families and fewer students with disabilities, for example, tend to send more students to UC campuses regardless of school quality."
East Bay (California)
fromThe Local France
5 days ago

UK signs deal to rejoin EU's Erasmus student exchange scheme

From learning a language to building confidence and work experience, Erasmus+ offers transformative opportunities to enhance young people's life chances, said UK skills minister Jacqui Smith.
UK politics
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

This College Student Launched His Business When He Was 16. Now It's Making Mid-Five Figures Every Month and Growing: 'You Can Not Quit'

Youth 4 Youth was built by players who are currently living the journey. We're taking the doors we've walked through and holding them open for the next generation.
Startup companies
Higher education
fromNature
1 day ago

A step-by-step guide to nailing your tenure promotion package

Tenure processes in academia can be opaque and stressful, impacting the ability to highlight significant research contributions.
Running
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Using Sports to Develop Good Character

Sports provide opportunities to practice virtues and improve moral character through repeated intentional actions.
Philosophy
fromHarvard Gazette
6 days ago

What makes a good student - Harvard Gazette

Curiosity, rigorous thinking, integrity, and knowing when enough is enough are key qualities of successful students.
Careers
fromItsnicethat
in 3 weeks

"You don't have to be the loudest person in the room"

Making your thinking visible is essential to demonstrate your value in a workplace.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

When Your Career Is Stable, but Your Relationships Arent't

Maintaining external functioning amidst internal distress is a strength, but it shouldn't be endlessly sustained or ignored.
#education
Education
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

Work, Study, Pray: The Catholic College Hoping to Save a Generation of Young Men

The College of St. Joseph the Worker aims to enhance student competence while revitalizing Steubenville, Ohio.
Education
fromChalkbeat
6 days ago

A 'classroom-to-career' blueprint? A South Bronx middle school is getting tweens focused on job readiness

Seventh graders from South Bronx Academy proposed a successful bill on consent in photography, showcasing their advocacy and career aspirations in law.
Education
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

Work, Study, Pray: The Catholic College Hoping to Save a Generation of Young Men

The College of St. Joseph the Worker aims to enhance student competence while revitalizing Steubenville, Ohio.
Education
fromChalkbeat
6 days ago

A 'classroom-to-career' blueprint? A South Bronx middle school is getting tweens focused on job readiness

Seventh graders from South Bronx Academy proposed a successful bill on consent in photography, showcasing their advocacy and career aspirations in law.
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Student-athletes more likely to attend school than peers, new research finds

"Kids show up to school when they feel connected to adults, peers and are engaged in something meaningful," said Hedy Chang, chief executive of Attendance Works.
US news
NYC startup
fromCornell Chronicle
6 days ago

Celebration Ezra event honors entrepreneurs from across fields | Cornell Chronicle

Celebration Ezra event showcased diverse entrepreneurial ventures and honored notable achievements in innovation and business at Cornell University.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

The Secret Advantage of Not Doing It Alone

Social support enhances performance, reduces stress, increases well-being, and can be experienced through imagination and helping behaviors.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

There's a version of strength that only develops in people who had to figure out the rules of a place nobody explained to them. They don't talk about it because the people who had the rules handed to them wouldn't understand what was hard about it, and the people who also had to figure it out don't need the explanation. - Silicon Canals

Onsighting in climbing parallels navigating social systems, emphasizing perceptual capacity over resilience in understanding unwritten rules.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

The 5 Stages of Career Growth - and What It Takes to Reach the Next One

Advancing your career requires evolving visibility, trust, and influence, not just improving performance.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

UC Berkeley Offers Freshmen 2-Year Housing Guarantee With New Dorms | KQED

UC Berkeley will provide two years of guaranteed housing for incoming freshmen, addressing long-standing accommodation issues on campus.
Careers
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Where are new grads finding job opportunities

The hiring market for new grads is challenging, with increased competition and a rise in unemployment rates.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

Psychology says people who make others light up when they first meet them have usually known what it feels like to be overlooked - and instead of becoming bitter about it, they made a quiet decision at some point in their life that no one in their presence would ever feel that invisible again, and that choice is one of the most powerful things a human being can do with their own pain - Silicon Canals

Warm individuals often transform their experiences of invisibility into empathy, making others feel valued and seen.
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

At Uncommon Collegiate Charter High School, student talent program helps Brooklyn teens find passion and purpose * Brooklyn Paper

Growing up, I struggled to figure out what made sense for me, what made me me. When I joined the drum line and felt that community, everything clicked. It made me a better person. It gave me something to fight for.
Brooklyn
Mental health
fromCornell Chronicle
1 month ago

Self-esteem, openness to LGBTQ peers helps all high schoolers | Cornell Chronicle

Inclusive high school environments reduce anxiety for LGBTQ students and benefit all peers, while strong self-esteem protects LGBTQ students from heightened ninth-grade anxiety.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
5 days ago

Students Earning Credentials at Younger Ages

"This year's increase in undergraduate credential attainment isn't just about more completions-it's also about timing. More students are earning certificates and degrees earlier and that shift reflects how postsecondary pathways are changing and starting sooner than they once did."
Higher education
fromQueerty
2 months ago

Help! Should I take this spicy college secret to my grave or confess to my ex? - Queerty

"Turns out, Steve's brother...Tony, also went to the same college as I did, and in a similar department," X writes. "Steve then jokingly asked if I've ever met Tony or hooked up with him, to which I said honestly, \"probably not, since it's a big school\" and brushed it off since his name and description didn't ring a bell."
LGBT
Marketing
fromExchangewire
1 month ago

Dig-In Deliver A 'Refreshing' Start to Uni Life

Dig-In delivered 200,000 'Refresher' bags to UK students with branded samples to drive awareness, trial, and long-term brand affinity.
#college-admissions
Miscellaneous
fromForbes
1 month ago

Personal Branding For Teens: Clarity Over College Admissions

Personal branding for teens clarifies identity and provides direction by aligning activities with genuine interests rather than college expectations.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

After a disappointing college experience, I was determined to make postgrad life better. Now I'm thriving.

Social anxiety and depression had other plans, leaving me in an ugly cycle of self-isolation and rumination. Terrified of rejection, I'd meet someone interesting during one of my English lectures and invite them out for frozen yogurt in my head.
Higher education
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

My Niece Is Feeling Left Out During Her First Year of College. The Reason Why Is Breaking My Heart.

A biracial college student struggling with racial identity and belonging needs supportive guidance from family members who understand the complexity of mixed-race experiences.
Careers
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Harriette Cole: On the verge of graduation, I'm as confused as any freshman

Career clarity develops through action and exploration rather than perfect planning; focus on finding entry-level opportunities aligned with your interests and skills while remaining open to growth.
Higher education
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

Most College Kids Skip This 1 Simple Habit. An Expert Says It Can Help Land a Dream Job

Building meaningful relationships with professors, advisers, and mentors during college is more important for career success than grades and resumes alone.
#student-loneliness
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago

Coaching Works-if Colleges Invest in Quality

Whether it's executive coaching or life coaching, people understand the concept and know that there is value to it in higher ed. However, what's been missing is this foundational research that really explains why coaching works in this context and how you can then leverage it to have the most impact on student success. What does a coach need to know, and at what skill level do they need to operate in order to have the impact on students that we want to see?
Higher education
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