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Posted inOpinion

OPINION: Ask not what can be done with a humanities degree

by Ann Ardis November 28, 2023November 27, 2023

“What are you going to do with that?” is a question I heard often from my family as both an undergraduate and a graduate student. Yes, I was an English major. My older siblings were going to nursing and medical school and all of my cousins were pursuing engineering, science and business degrees. So there […]

Posted inUniversities, Inc.

College leaders refocus attention on their students’ top priority: Jobs after graduation

Avatar photo by Jon Marcus November 24, 2023November 27, 2023
Posted inHigher Education

Often overwhelmed on big campuses, rural college students push for support

by Matt Krupnick November 20, 2023November 17, 2023
Posted inOpinion

OPINION: Why Americans should not blame their local college or university for the shortfalls of the elite

by Brandon Busteed November 20, 2023November 20, 2023
Posted inHigher Education

Community college-to-UC pipeline gets a boost as California ‘guarantees’ transfers

Avatar photo by Olivia Sanchez November 17, 2023November 17, 2023
Posted inUniversities, Inc.

Canada treats its adjunct professors better than the U.S. does – and it pays off for students 

Avatar photo by Jon Marcus October 28, 2023October 30, 2023
Posted inOpinion

OPINION: With a little extra help and support, rural students can overcome daunting barriers to higher education

by Alyssa Ratledge October 23, 2023October 23, 2023
Posted inHigher Education

Reporter’s notebook: Why we created the College Welcome Guide

Avatar photo by Olivia Sanchez October 23, 2023October 23, 2023
Posted inStudent Voices

OPINION: Here’s why a costly college education should not be the only path to career success

by Steven Taylor October 17, 2023October 12, 2023
Posted inHigher Education

How we made our College Welcome Guide

Avatar photoAvatar photoAvatar photo by Fazil Khan, Jon Marcus and Sarah Butrymowicz October 16, 2023October 17, 2023

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