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Is DeVos devaluing degrees?

Education secretary calls for more emphasis on work-force training. Many experts -- including those focused on careers -- say general education matters more than she suggests.

Granting Researchers Success

Many grant proposals are submitted without any kind of internal review. A new study suggests a major return on investment for institutions that help their researchers write better grants.

University opens dragon dance class

Zhejiang University in East China's Zhejiang province introduced dragon dance and lion dance, two traditional Chinese performances staged during festivals, as a physical education course

Major companies ready to expand apprenticeships

Four major U.S. companies — IBM, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Lincoln Electric — are ready to expand their apprenticeship programs and poised to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) and the U.S. Labor Department (DOL).