Looking Beyond the College Degree
A quarter of Americans say they would pursue education or training within six months if they lost their job, but most prefer nondegree training over the traditional college route.
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Facial recognition to ‘predict criminals’ sparks row over AI bias
A US university's claim it can use facial recognition to "predict criminality" has renewed debate over racial bias in technology.
‘Work from home’ scam targets Florida college students
Florida’s attorney general has issued a warning for students at state colleges and universities after a work-from-home employment scam emerged.
Growing Recognition and Celebration of Juneteenth
Colleges and universities are increasingly observing June 19, the day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
Ideological imbalance among commencement speakers alive and well, even amid pandemic
A recent report by the Young America’s Foundation found only one elected Republican commencement speaker at the 100 top universities in the United States.
Colleges Get an F on the ‘F’ Factor
Strong relationships with their fathers can empower female students, yet colleges often aren't adequately attuned to them and overlook their importance.
Australian shake-up ‘greatest hit to humanities in a century’
Government’s proposals are contradictory and will torpedo its jobs agenda, humanities lobby warns
Stop-Out Programs Expand Amid Pandemic
Companies and colleges are launching new programs and partnerships to re-enroll stopped-out students. The timing couldn't have been better.
Netflix CEO donates $120 million to historically black universities
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings has announced that he’s donating $120 million to higher education institutions that serve students of color.
