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University of Maryland Places More Than Three Dozen Programs in U.S. News 2026 Graduate Top 25
(This article reports on news from April 2025.) In April 2025 the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) reported that more than three dozen of its schools, programs and specialties placed in the top 25 of U.S. News & World Report's 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings. C… Apr 8, 2025
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Michigan Ross Cuts the Cost of Short-Term Study Abroad Through Partner Schools
This article was originally reported in April 2025. The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan has rebuilt its short-term study-abroad courses around partner business schools, cutting the cost to students sharply. In its first pilot, during spring break… Apr 8, 2025
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UConn Graduate Programs in the April 2025 U.S. News Rankings
(This article reports on news from April 2025, with the April 2026 rankings added below.) In the U.S. News & World Report graduate school rankings released on April 8, 2025, several programs at the University of Connecticut moved up. The School of Law rose five places to No.… Apr 8, 2025
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The Myth of University Rankings: Johns Hopkins University’s Path to Excellence Beyond the Numbers
Introduction: The Significance of Graduate Program Rankings The annual release of the U.S. News & World Report's "Best Graduate Schools" rankings is a highly anticipated event, one that sends ripples throughout the higher education community. These rankings, for better or wo… Apr 8, 2025
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Virginia Tech Admissions: Data-Driven Strategies, Diversity, and Opportunities for First-Generation Students – Challenges and Solutions
Kayla Nichols's Appointment: A New Chapter for Virginia Tech Admissions Virginia Tech has announced the appointment of Kayla Nichols as the Associate Vice Provost for Enrollment Management and Director of Undergraduate Admissions. This decision, effective after her interim servi… Apr 7, 2025
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Cybersecurity’s Human Dimension: Interdisciplinary Fusion, Behavioral Analysis, and Ethical Governance
Introduction: The Dawn of Interdisciplinary Cybersecurity Education The digital realm is under constant siege. Cyberattacks, data breaches, and privacy violations have become commonplace, threatening individuals, organizations, and even national security. While firewalls and enc… Apr 7, 2025
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UVA Named a Forbes “New Ivy” for the Second Straight Year in 2025
This article was originally reported in April 2025. An update on the 2026 list is at the end. For the second consecutive year, Forbes named the University of Virginia (UVA) one of its "New Ivies" in the 2025 list, which UVA announced on April 7, 2025 (UVA Today, April 7, 2025). … Apr 7, 2025
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UC Davis Chancellor Responds to 2025 F-1 Status Terminations; All 23 Records Reinstated
This article was originally reported in April 2025. Later developments are summarized at the end. In April 2025, UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May issued a statement after the federal government terminated the F-1 student records of several UC Davis students and recent graduates, … Apr 6, 2025
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Wharton Launches an AI for Business Undergraduate Concentration and MBA Major
This article was originally reported in April 2025. In early April 2025, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania announced a new undergraduate concentration and a new MBA major, both called Artificial Intelligence for Business. Students could declare the concentrati… Apr 6, 2025
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Temple University Public Safety: Strengthening Community through Police Expansion, Partnerships, and Tech Upgrades
Introduction: TUPD's New Hires and the Evolving Landscape of Campus Policing Temple University (2025 USNews Ranking: 98) 's Department of Public Safety (TUDPS) recently welcomed five new police officers, marking a significant step in its ongoing commitment to campus safety and c… Apr 6, 2025
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USC Price Sends First Undergraduate Cohort to Washington, D.C. for a Policy Semester
This article was originally reported in March 2025. The program's later expansion and how to apply are covered in the latest update at the end. In spring 2025, the USC Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California sent its first group of undergraduates t… Apr 6, 2025
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Lehigh University Reports Research Growth After Earning R1 Status
This article was originally reported in April 2025. Updates on the programs mentioned and on 2026–27 costs are at the end. On March 31, 2025, Lehigh University President Joseph J. Helble '82 held a "Community Conversation" in the Health, Science and Technology Building and on Zo… Apr 5, 2025
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Boston College Sets 2025–26 Tuition at $72,180 and Raises Need-Based Aid to $190 Million
This article was originally reported in April 2025. The 2026–27 rates are covered in the latest update at the end. In spring 2025, the Boston College Board of Trustees set undergraduate tuition for 2025–26 at $72,180. Including fees, room and board, the total rose 3.5% to $91,79… Apr 5, 2025
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Purdue Trustees Endorse a 14th Straight Tuition Freeze and a Faculty Pay Raise
This article was originally reported in April 2025. What happened to tuition and fees afterward, including for international students, is covered in the update at the end. On April 4, 2025, the Board of Trustees of Purdue University endorsed President Mung Chiang's request for a… Apr 5, 2025
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Fintech Education, CBDC, and Job Trends: Strategies for Universities, Industry, and Individuals
Introduction: Notre Dame and Visa Pioneer Fintech Education In an era defined by rapid technological advancement, the University of Notre Dame is taking a proactive step to equip its students with the skills needed to thrive in the evolving financial landscape. The Meruelo Famil… Apr 4, 2025
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Innovation Unleashed: Texas A&M’s Interdisciplinary Rise and the Boundless Potential of Virtual Production
Introduction: Texas A&M's Ascendancy in Creative Innovation Texas A&M University's recent recognition as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies marks a significant milestone in its journey as a hub for groundbreaking ideas. This prestigious acknowledgment highli… Apr 4, 2025
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Building Campus Safety: Active Threat Response, Community Collaboration, and Best Practices for a Secure School
Introduction: The Growing Need for Active Threat Training on University Campuses In an era shadowed by increasing concerns about safety, particularly on university and college campuses, the Purdue University Police Department (PUPD) is stepping up to offer free active threat tra… Apr 3, 2025
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Carnegie Mellon’s IDeATe Program Marks 10 Years of Arts and Technology Education
(This article reports on news from April 2025.) In April 2025, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) marked ten years of IDeATe (Integrative Design, Arts and Technology), its program that brings students from engineering, computer science, the arts and other fields together in shared… Apr 3, 2025
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Georgetown University Guide: Applying, GAAP Weekend and Student Life
Georgetown University, the Jesuit research university on the Hilltop in Washington, D.C., is one of the most selective universities in the United States and a popular choice for students interested in international affairs, government, business and law. This guide covers what pr… Apr 3, 2025
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Financial Wellness for College Students: UMD’s Financial Wellness Center and Money Tips for International Students
Money management is one of the first practical challenges of studying in the U.S. Many universities now run financial wellness programs that offer free coaching, workshops and tax help. This guide uses the University of Maryland's Financial Wellness Center as an example of what … Apr 3, 2025
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