Tag: Higher education

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Top UK Universities Anticipate Thousands of Vacant Spaces Ahead of A-level Results

The UK's top universities are facing a significant number of unfilled undergraduate spots just a week before A-level results are released. This means that more potential students are likely to secure places compared to...
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Mike Bloomberg Donates $600m to Historically Black Medical Schools

Michael Bloomberg, the former mayor of New York City and a billionaire, has made a significant contribution to historically Black medical schools. His charitable organization, Bloomberg Philanthropies, announced a donation of $600 million to...
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Ripon College Offers Free Tuition to Wisconsin Families Under $75K

Ripon College in Wisconsin has recently announced a new financial aid program called the Ripon Commitment, which will offer free tuition to in-state undergraduate students whose families earn $75,000 or less per year. This...
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Understanding 2U’s Bankruptcy and the Online Program Management Market

About 15 years ago, 2U started working with the University of Southern California to create online degree programs. Since then, they have helped launch and manage 180 other programs for different universities. In 2021,...
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Lives Impacted by UK Student Loans: Graduate Testimonials and Regrets

Faced with overwhelming student loan repayments, many graduates in the UK are feeling the impact on their careers, mental health, and financial stability. The burden of loans reaching up to £120,000, compounded by high...
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Investigation of Antisemitism at Columbia University: Subpoena Threats

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson recently held a news conference with Republican committee chairs, including House Education and the Workforce Committee Chair Virginia Foxx, to address the issue of rising antisemitism at university...