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Reflections on the Davis Picnic Day Shooting: Safety Concerns and Future Prospects for Community Security
UC Davis Picnic Day Shooting: Context and Immediate Response On April 12, 2025, what was intended as a day of celebration at UC Davis's annual Picnic Day was marred by a shooting incident at Community Park, casting a pall over the festivities. The incident, which occurred around… Apr 13, 2025
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Mental Health Support for College Students: How Campus Services Work and What International Students Should Know
Mental health problems are common among U.S. college students, and international students face extra pressures: a new language and culture, distance from family, visa rules and high costs. The good news is that almost every university offers counseling and well-being services th… Apr 12, 2025
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Fordham’s Class of 2024 Reaches a 94% Landed Rate Six Months After Graduation
This article was originally reported in April 2025. Fordham University reported in April 2025 that 94% of its undergraduate Class of 2024 were employed, in further education, or doing volunteer or military service within six months of graduation. This "landed rate" was five perc… Apr 12, 2025
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Rutgers Physician Assistant Program Ranked No. 3 by U.S. News for 2025–26
(This article reports on news from April 2025. A "Latest" section at the end covers updates through November 2026.) The Physician Assistant (PA) program at the Rutgers School of Health Professions was ranked No. 3 in the nation in U.S. News & World Report's 2025–26 Best Grad… Apr 11, 2025
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Studying Cosmetic Science in the U.S.: Programs, Visa Rules and Careers
Cosmetic science is the applied chemistry behind skin care, hair care, makeup, fragrance and other personal care products: choosing raw materials, building stable formulations, testing safety and performance, and getting products through regulation. Very few U.S. universities of… Apr 11, 2025
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The Future of Public Affairs Education: Syracuse, Ranking Impacts, Modern Challenges, and Interdisciplinary Innovation
Introduction: The Significance of Public Affairs Rankings The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University (2025 USNews Ranking: 73) proudly holds the No. 1 ranking in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Public Affairs Schools rankings. This a… Apr 11, 2025
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Boston University’s Occupational Therapy Program Ranked No. 1 by U.S. News for Fourth Straight Year (2025)
This article was originally reported in April 2025. A latest update on the 2026 rankings follows at the end. Boston University's Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences was ranked No. 1 in the nation for occupational therapy (OT) in the 2025 U.S. News & World… Apr 11, 2025
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UT Austin Launches Karch Gaming Institute with $5 Million Gift
This article was originally reported in April 2025. An update on the institute's director and new minor is at the end. The University of Texas at Austin announced on April 10, 2025, that its Moody College of Communication would create the Karch Gaming Institute, funded by a $5 m… Apr 11, 2025
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MIT Tops U.S. News Graduate Engineering Rankings Again in 2025; Sloan Ranks No. 5
This article was originally reported in April 2025. Results from the April 2026 rankings are at the end. In the U.S. News & World Report graduate school rankings released on April 8, 2025, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) again placed first among graduate engi… Apr 11, 2025
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NC State Graduate Programs Keep Top U.S. News Rankings in 2025
(This article reports on news from April 2025.) In April 2025, North Carolina State University (NC State) announced that its graduate programs had held their strong positions in the U.S. News & World Report graduate rankings released that month. Nuclear engineering stayed at… Apr 11, 2025
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UW–Madison School of Education Ranks No. 1 Again in U.S. News 2025 Graduate Rankings
This article was originally reported in April 2025. The April 2026 rankings are covered in the latest update at the end. In the 2025 edition of U.S. News & World Report's Best Graduate Schools, released on April 8, 2025, the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Educatio… Apr 11, 2025
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UGA Career Caravan: Bridging Academia and Industry with Delta and IHG Exploration
Introduction: UGA's Proactive Approach to Career Development The University of Georgia (UGA) Career Center plays a pivotal role in shaping students' futures, effectively bridging the gap between academic pursuits and the practical demands of the professional world. You're not al… Apr 10, 2025
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Notre Dame’s Theology Department Ranked No. 1 in the World by QS
This article was originally reported in April 2025. The University of Notre Dame's Department of Theology was ranked No. 1 in the world for theology, divinity and religious studies in the QS World University Rankings by Subject released in April 2025. Notre Dame scored 93.4 amon… Apr 10, 2025
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William & Mary Admits 6,136 Students to the Class of 2029
(This article reports on news from April 2025.) William & Mary (W&M) offered admission to 6,136 students for its undergraduate Class of 2029, selected from 16,890 applicants, an admission rate of 36%. The university announced the figures on April 9, 2025, ahead of its an… Apr 10, 2025
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Virginia Semiconductor Industry Talent Pipeline: Addressing Challenges, Embracing Innovation, and Building Global Partnerships
The Virginia Alliance for Semiconductor Technology (VAST): A Model for Regional Semiconductor Workforce Development Imagine a recent graduate, fresh from a "Fast Track to Semiconductor Careers" certificate program, stepping confidently into a clean room, ready to contribute to t… Apr 10, 2025
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Michigan State University Graduate Programs Earn Four No. 1 Rankings in U.S. News 2025–26
This article was originally reported in April 2025. Michigan State University placed four graduate education specialties at No. 1 in the 2025–26 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings, released in April 2025. Elementary education and secondary education kept… Apr 10, 2025
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Illini Success Report: 90% of Illinois’ 2023–24 Graduates Employed or Continuing Education
This article was originally reported in April 2025. Results for the class of 2024–25, released in March 2026, are in the latest update at the end. On April 8, 2025, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign released its annual Illini Success report on where its new bachelor's … Apr 10, 2025
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Purdue Places 12 Graduate Programs in U.S. News Top 10 as Engineering Rises to No. 5 (2025)
This article was originally reported in April 2025. The April 2026 rankings are covered in the latest update at the end. When U.S. News & World Report released its 2025 Best Graduate Schools rankings on April 8, 2025, Purdue University placed 12 academic programs in the top … Apr 9, 2025
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Michigan State Engineering: How CoRe, Advising and Student Teams Support Undergraduates
This article was originally reported in April 2025. In April 2025, the College of Engineering at Michigan State University (MSU) described how it supports undergraduates from their first semester to graduation, calling student success "a team sport." The college's account covers… Apr 9, 2025
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The Myth of University Rankings: UC San Diego’s Achievements, Challenges, and the Future of Higher Education Beyond Numbers
UC San Diego's Graduate Program Rankings: An Overview Each year, U.S. News & World Report releases its "Best Graduate Schools" rankings, a widely recognized benchmark in the landscape of American higher education. These rankings, while not without their critics, significantl… Apr 9, 2025
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