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Michigan State’s Osteopathic Medical School Becomes First D.O. Program in NIH’s MSTP
This article was originally reported in July 2025. In July 2025, the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Michigan State University (MSUCOM) became the first osteopathic medical school included in the National Institutes of Health's Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP). The a… Jul 17, 2025
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Dartmouth NEXT: How Dartmouth Supports Undergraduates in STEM
Dartmouth College launched Dartmouth NEXT in 2022 as a campuswide initiative to increase the number of students who graduate with STEM degrees. The initiative brings together about ten tutoring, mentoring, research and scholar programs, many of them aimed at first-year students.… Jul 17, 2025
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Virginia Tech MSBA Business Analytics Students Present Capstone Projects for 11 Sponsors
(This article reports on news from July 2025.) Graduate students in Virginia Tech's Master of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in business analytics (MSBA-BA) presented the results of their nine-month capstone projects for 11 sponsors at the program's Publ… Jul 16, 2025
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NYU and LSE Launch Dual Master’s Degree in Media, Culture and Global Cities
(This article reports on news from July 2025. See "Latest" at the end for 2027 entry.) New York University and the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) have created a two-year double master's degree in Media, Culture and Global Cities. NYU President Linda G. Mi… Jul 16, 2025
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Exploring NC State: A Comprehensive Experience of Innovation, Community, and Diverse Culture
Introduction: NC State's Evolving Campus and Community North Carolina State University stands as a beacon of innovation and growth, a place where students are not just educated but encouraged to actively "Think and Do." As a significant educational and economic engine for North … Jul 16, 2025
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University of Miami Adds Sports Medicine Major and Counseling Minor
This article was originally reported in June 2025. The University of Miami School of Education and Human Development added two undergraduate programs in fall 2025: a Bachelor of Science major in Sports Medicine and a minor in Counseling. The university announced them on June 25,… Jul 15, 2025
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Ohio State University’s 2025-2026 Tuition Policy Analysis: Balancing Promises and Reality
Navigating the Landscape: Ohio State University's Tuition and Fee Adjustments for 2025-2026 The rhythm of academic years, much like the turning of a poet's page, brings with it the cadence of change. For Ohio State University (2025 USNews Ranking: 41) , the unveiling of tuition … Jul 15, 2025
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Purdue Launches Space Engineering Degrees: Online Master’s and Undergraduate Certificate
(This article reports on news from July 2025.) In July 2025 Purdue University announced a Comprehensive Space Engineering Degrees Program, which it described as the first of its kind in the country. The program packages two new offerings with the existing degrees of the School o… Jul 15, 2025
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FSU and Universal AI University Forge Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize AI and Entrepreneurship Education
Introduction: A Partnership at the Intersection of AI and Entrepreneurship On July 14, 2025, Florida State University (2027 USNews Ranking: 59) 's Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship (JMC) and Universal AI University (UAi) in Mumbai, India, announced a research and academic pa… Jul 14, 2025
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The Rise and Multifaceted Value of Undergraduate Research in U.S. Universities
Introduction: The Flourishing Landscape of Undergraduate Research It appears that the academic world is increasingly recognizing that students shouldn't be relegated to passive observation of scholarly pursuits. Instead, universities across the U.S. are stepping up, offering und… Jul 11, 2025
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Fordham Expands STEM Programs With $100 Million Cunniffe Gift and New Science Center
This article was originally reported in July 2025. Fordham University is expanding its science and technology programs with the help of a $100 million gift from alumni Maurice "Mo" Cunniffe and Carolyn Dursi Cunniffe, announced on March 6, 2025 as the largest gift in the univers… Jul 11, 2025
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Washington University Launches School of Public Health, Addressing Modern Challenges and Shaping Future Health Education
Washington University's Proactive Launch of the School of Public Health: A New Era for Public Health Education Take a deep breath. It's a good moment for a fresh start, and Washington University in St. Louis is embracing that with their new School of Public Health. What's really… Jul 11, 2025
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UC San Diego Names Rajesh Gupta Founding Dean of Its New School of Computing, Information and Data Sciences
This article was originally reported in July 2025. A latest update on the school's new name has been added below. On July 10, 2025, UC San Diego named Rajesh K. Gupta the founding dean of its School of Computing, Information and Data Sciences (SCIDS), the university's newest sch… Jul 11, 2025
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FSU Launches Online Graduate Certificate in Health Law and Policy Amid Evolving Healthcare Landscape
Introduction: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Healthcare Law and Policy The healthcare sector is undeniably a field brimming with complexity, a dynamic and ever-evolving landscape where the well-being of individuals and the efficacy of our communities intersect. As this sec… Jul 10, 2025
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Virginia Tech’s Hokies on the Hill Places Students in Capitol Hill Internships
This article was originally reported in July 2025 and was updated in November 2026 with the program's current details. Virginia Tech's Hokies on the Hill program places undergraduates in full-time spring-semester internships on Capitol Hill while they earn a full course load of … Jul 10, 2025
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Journalism Education Empowers Legal Careers: An In-depth Analysis of Skill and Path Integration
Introduction: The Unlikely Nexus of Journalism and Law The path to a career in law, often perceived as a singular academic pursuit, is increasingly revealing itself to be accessible through a surprising array of undergraduate disciplines. Among these, a journalism education stan… Jul 10, 2025
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UChicago Master’s Programs in Financial Mathematics, Finance and Management Compared
The University of Chicago offers three master's programs aimed at recent graduates who want careers in finance, quantitative trading or business: the MS in Financial Mathematics, and two Chicago Booth School of Business degrees, the Asness and Liew Master in Finance and the Mast… Jul 10, 2025
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Duke University’s 2029 Merit Scholars: Fostering Future Leaders Through Comprehensive Support
Introduction: Duke University's Commitment to Merit and Access Duke University continues its steadfast dedication to identifying and nurturing exceptional undergraduate talent through its robust merit scholarship initiatives. The recent unveiling of 48 new merit scholars for the… Jul 9, 2025
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UMD Ranks Among Top 5 Ph.D. Producers in Five Critical Technology Areas
(This article reports on news from July 2025.) A National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) working paper ranked the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) among the top five U.S. producers of Ph.D. graduates in five critical technology areas: artificial intelligence, quant… Jul 9, 2025
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Rutgers Approves $5.9 Billion 2025-26 Budget, Raises Tuition 5% In-State and 6% Out-of-State
(This article reports on news from July 2025. A "Latest" section at the end covers the 2026–27 budget approved in July 2026.) On July 8, 2025, the Rutgers University Board of Governors approved a $5.9 billion operating budget for fiscal year 2026, which began on July 1, 2025 and… Jul 8, 2025
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