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Non-profit organizations
fromNature
3 days ago

Delays have kept new NSF grants to a trickle - that could be about to change

The NSF has funded significantly fewer grants this fiscal year, causing anxiety among researchers about project funding and salaries.
Non-profit organizations
fromNature
1 week ago

NSF awards record number of coveted PhD fellowships in surprise move

The US National Science Foundation awarded a record 2,599 graduate fellowships, reversing last year's cut to just 1,000.
Non-profit organizations
fromNature
3 days ago

Delays have kept new NSF grants to a trickle - that could be about to change

The NSF has funded significantly fewer grants this fiscal year, causing anxiety among researchers about project funding and salaries.
Non-profit organizations
fromNature
1 week ago

NSF awards record number of coveted PhD fellowships in surprise move

The US National Science Foundation awarded a record 2,599 graduate fellowships, reversing last year's cut to just 1,000.
#community-colleges
fromSFGATE
2 days ago
Higher education

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.
Higher education
fromSFGATE
2 days 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.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

The Stanford Inside Stanford

Stanford University fosters a unique environment where young entrepreneurs receive significant investment and mentorship from venture capitalists, shaping future tech leaders.
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

The Case of the Disappearing Scientists

The mystery of the missing scientists began with a Silver Alert. In late February, a retired Air Force major general named Neil McCasland left his house in New Mexico for a walk and never returned.
OMG science
fromThe New Yorker
6 days ago

Body-Slamming the Department of Education

McMahon is familiar with organizations built around an increasingly unstable man who is a genius at spinning story lines that inflame the crowd and damage enemies and institutions but, if you think too hard about them, don't necessarily add up to a coherent narrative.
SF politics
#student-loans
Higher education
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days 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.
Higher education
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

'Huge relief' as students given loans 'in error' get repayment reprieve

22,000 university students will not have to urgently repay maintenance loans and childcare grants due to a government decision.
Higher education
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days 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.
Higher education
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

Student-loan borrowers kicked off Biden's affordable repayment plan need more time to prep for higher bills, lawmakers say

Democratic lawmakers urge for an extension on the timeframe for student-loan borrowers to switch repayment plans to avoid higher payments.
Higher education
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

'Huge relief' as students given loans 'in error' get repayment reprieve

22,000 university students will not have to urgently repay maintenance loans and childcare grants due to a government decision.
Non-profit organizations
fromNature
4 days ago

Meeting the moment: how scientific philanthropies are expanding their reach

Federal funding cuts in 2025 prompted increased reliance on philanthropic funding for research and development in the US.
#education
Mission District
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Day Around the Bay: College in East Bay Eliminates Debt of Graduating Students

Contra Costa College is forgiving up to $1,000 in school debt for graduating students due to a $31,000 donation from its foundation.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Day Around the Bay: College in East Bay Eliminates Debt of Graduating Students

Contra Costa College is forgiving up to $1,000 in school debt for graduating students due to a $31,000 donation from its foundation.
OMG science
fromNature
6 days ago

How hidden contributions power modern research

Frank Hemmings has dedicated over 27 years to collecting and preserving plant specimens, significantly contributing to global scientific research.
#higher-education
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Colleges quietly cut ties with organizations that help people of color

Federal investigations prompted over 100 colleges to cut ties with organizations that serve racial minorities, affecting diversity programs like the PhD Project.
#ai-in-education
Education
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

What Will It Take to Get A.I. Out of Schools?

A growing number of parents and educators oppose the integration of A.I. in education, viewing it as manipulative and deceptive.
#grad-plus-loans
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
3 days 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.
Higher education
Higher education
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Blindsided staff at Hampshire College launch relief fund as liberal school prepares to close

Hampshire College is closing, prompting staff to create a relief fund for over 250 employees facing job loss.
#pell-grant
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago

Labor Soliciting Applications for TRIO Grant on ED's Behalf

These actions further align the postsecondary and workforce education programs of ED and DOL and will position DOL as the central hub for America's postsecondary education and workforce development programs. Through the agreement, Labor is essentially administering ED grant programs, while ED continues to set the budget, criteria and priorities for the programs and manage hiring and other HR processes.
Higher education
Higher education
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Employers, Parents, and Politicians Have Requested a Drastic Change to American Colleges. They're Getting It.

Colleges nationwide are rapidly introducing three-year bachelor's degrees requiring 90 credits instead of the traditional 120, allowing students to save time and tuition costs while entering the workforce sooner.
Higher education
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

California colleges scramble to fill gaps left by federal grant cuts to Latino students

Federal cuts eliminate over $350 million in minority-serving institution grants, forcing colleges like Chico State to lose millions and cut student research and support programs.
#minority-serving-institutions
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

More students are going to college. Affordability and workforce training are factors

While overall more people are choosing college, there are important shifts happening in where students are going and where they're not. Enrollment at private four-year colleges is down. Fewer people are enrolled in master's degree programs. But enrollment is up at four-year public universities and at community colleges. There, it's driven by students choosing short-term credentials tied to the workforce.
Higher education
Higher education
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Paperwork Stands Between Law School Receiving Millions In Funding - Above the Law

Appalachian School of Law faces severe financial distress, seeking reduced county aid while resisting financial transparency despite economic impact on the community.
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