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University of Georgia Moves Its Master of Art Education Online
This article was originally reported in April 2025. The University of Georgia's Lamar Dodd School of Art announced on April 7, 2025, that its Master of Art Education (MAEd) degree would move to an online format beginning in the 2025-26 academic year, in partnership with the UGA … Apr 22, 2025
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Cornell’s Sibley School Hosts Industry Forum on AI, Simulation and Design Education
This article was originally reported in April 2025. On April 17, 2025, the Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Cornell University held a day-long industry forum titled "Simulation and Design Education: Closing the Skills Gaps in the Age of AI." The event, he… Apr 22, 2025
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Job Market Overview for 2025 Graduates: Challenges, Strategies, and Emerging Industry Career Guide
Introduction: The Class of 2025 Job Market Reality Check The Class of 2025 is entering a job market shaped by unique challenges. Let's consider this carefully. Norma Guerra Gaier, Associate Vice Chancellor for Career Development and Education at Washington University in St. Loui… Apr 20, 2025
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Boston University Named to Princeton Review’s First Mental Health Services Honor Roll
This article was originally reported in January 2025. Boston University (BU) was one of 16 colleges named to the Princeton Review's first Mental Health Services Honor Roll, part of its new College Mental Health Project, BU Today reported on January 29, 2025 (BU Today, January 29… Apr 20, 2025
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Legal Tech: AI-Powered Transformation and the Rise of Innovative Legal Service Models – A Cornell Tech Alumni Perspective
Introduction: The Rise of ALVK Law and the Transformation of Legal Services In the bustling landscape of New York City's legal sector, a new firm is making waves, exemplifying how innovation and technology can reshape traditional practices. ALVK Law, founded by Cornell Tech alum… Apr 19, 2025
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Caltech’s Sparks Courses and SURF Program: Hands-On Learning and Undergraduate Research
The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) is known for putting undergraduates into real science early. Two programs show how: Sparks Short Courses, small hands-on classes for first-year students that began in 2025, and the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF),… Apr 19, 2025
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Penn State Reaffirms Support for International Students Amid 2025 SEVIS Terminations
This article was originally reported in April 2025. Later developments are summarized at the end. On April 15, 2025, Penn State publicly reaffirmed its support for its international community after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) terminated the immigration records of s… Apr 19, 2025
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NC State University Guide: Academics, Admissions and Campus Life for International Students
North Carolina State University (NC State) in Raleigh is a large public research university known for engineering, agriculture, textiles, design and veterinary medicine. This guide covers what international applicants most want to know: academic strengths, admissions requirement… Apr 18, 2025
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Embracing Multidisciplinary Engineering Education: Industry-Academia Collaboration Drives Talent Development for Emerging Technologies
Introduction: MSU's Response to Industry Demands Through the TechE Program Michigan State University has launched its new Technology Engineering (TechE) undergraduate degree program, a strategic move to meet the rapidly changing demands of today's industries. This innovative pro… Apr 18, 2025
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NC State in the U.S. News Graduate Rankings: 2025 Results and 2026 Update
This article was originally reported in April 2025, with the April 2026 rankings added below. In the U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings released in April 2025, three graduate programs at North Carolina State University placed in the national top five: nu… Apr 17, 2025
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Michigan State Launches MI-OMSP, a Statewide Pathway to Osteopathic Medical School
This article was originally reported in April 2025. Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM) launched the Michigan Osteopathic Medical Scholars Program (MI-OMSP) in April 2025, a statewide early assurance program for undergraduates in Michigan who wan… Apr 17, 2025
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MIT Course Lets Undergraduates Build Autonomous Underwater Vehicles
(This article reports on news from April 2025.) The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) highlighted in April 2025 a hands-on special subject, 2.S01 Introduction to Autonomous Underwater Vehicles, in which undergraduates build their own autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV)… Apr 17, 2025
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Duke Student Startup Showcase 2025: 34 Ventures Compete for $110,000
This article was originally reported in April 2025. The 2026 showcase is covered in the latest update at the end. In April 2025, Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Duke I&E) held its third annual Student Startup Showcase at Duke University. Thirty-four student-run ventu… Apr 17, 2025
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Lehigh University’s Strategic Development: Opportunities and Challenges in R1 Status, Research Innovation, and Campus Revitalization
Lehigh University's Strategic Advancements: A Deep Dive into Research, Community Engagement, and Campus Revitalization In a letter released on April 16, 2025, Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble outlined several significant accomplishments that propel the university for… Apr 17, 2025
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AI-Powered Art & Design: UPenn’s Innovation, Ethical Challenges, and Future Prospects
The Rise of AI in Art and Design Education: A Case Study at the University of Pennsylvania Jessica Mach's journey at the University of Pennsylvania (2025 USNews Ranking: 10) offers a compelling glimpse into the evolving landscape of art and design education, where artificial int… Apr 16, 2025
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College Freshman Guide: Making Friends, Settling In, Managing Time and Staying Well
The first year of college is exciting and stressful at the same time. New students have to make friends from scratch, live with a roommate, manage their own schedule and stay healthy, often far from family for the first time. International students face all of this plus a new co… Apr 15, 2025
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Food Insecurity at UC San Diego: Campus Food Support and What International Students Can Use
Running short of money for food is more common in American colleges than many new students expect. A federal Government Accountability Office (GAO) study estimated that 23% of U.S. college students, about 3.8 million people, experienced food insecurity in 2020, and that most of … Apr 15, 2025
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An In-depth Look at UVA: Admissions, Culture, Student Life, Challenges, and Reputation
Introduction: UVA's 'Days on the Lawn' as a Strategic Recruitment Tool The University of Virginia (2025 USNews Ranking: 24) 's "Days on the Lawn" serves as a pivotal recruitment strategy, designed to entice accepted yet undecided students. These events offer a curated glimpse in… Apr 14, 2025
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Purdue’s Daniels School of Business Ranked No. 25 Globally by CEOWORLD
This article was originally reported in April 2025. A latest update with 2026 rankings and building news follows the original report. Purdue University's Mitch Daniels School of Business was ranked No. 25 in the world and No. 17 in the United States in CEOWORLD magazine's 2025 G… Apr 14, 2025
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A New Era in Business Education: Purdue’s Strategic Expansion, AI Integration, and Future Trends
Purdue's Investment in Business Education: A New Era for the Daniels School The future of business education at Purdue University (2025 USNews Ranking: 46) took a giant leap forward on Friday, April 11, 2025, with the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Mitch Daniels School of B… Apr 14, 2025
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