College students
A class-action lawsuit brought by three college students and a recent graduate alleges that Vassar College and 31 other selective colleges and universities participated in an illegal conspiracy to inflate their tuition prices. At the center of the lawsuit is the Early Decision (ED) process, which the plaintiffs claim is
College students
The Navy Federal Credit Union has introduced its new Graduate Student Loan program, designed to support members pursuing advanced degrees. With competitive rates and flexible terms, this product is designed to meet the financial needs of students enrolled in master's, doctoral, medical, law, and other professional programs. The
Students
Two students from UConn's Master of Public Policy (MPP) and Master of Public Administration (MPA) programs spent 10 weeks in Washington, D.C., immersing themselves in federal policy work. Samantha Valle '24 (CLAS), '26 MPP, and Rebecca Dorsey '25 (CLAS), '26 MPA, tackled issues
College students
The Office for National Statistics has published analysis suggesting an average of 160 higher education students in England and Wales take their own life each year. The findings have revealed that male students, undergraduates, and part-time students are at the greatest risk of suicide. Moreover, students living in their own
Students
Beverly Daniel Tatum's latest book, "Peril and Promise: College Leadership in Turbulent Times," is a timely and insightful examination of the challenges facing college presidents in the United States. As the Biden administration continues to grapple with issues of free speech, antisemitism, and diversity, equity, and
Students
The California State University (CSU) has become the first public system to introduce Futurenav Compass, a next-generation platform developed by ETS to help students set career goals and connect each stage of their education to in-demand opportunities. Futurenav Compass uses skills assessment and extraction, intelligent career navigation, and real-time labor
Students
Samantha Valle and Rebecca Dorsey, two graduate students from the University of Connecticut's Master of Public Policy (MPP) and Master of Public Administration (MPA) programs, spent 10 weeks immersing themselves in federal policy work in Washington, D.C. This experience gave them a front-row seat to how policy
Cabinet officials
Consul General Yu Yong, in his new role, paid a courtesy call to NRW Minister of Culture and Science Brands on September 5, 2025, marking a significant diplomatic effort to foster cooperation between China and North Rhine-Westphalia in key areas. The two sides engaged in an in-depth discussion on mutual
Students
As Illinois students begin their academic journey, the state's alarming trend in higher education spending continues to raise concerns. Despite a $2 billion increase in spending, Illinois colleges have lost over 106,000 students between 2009 and 2024, making it the number one state in per-pupil spending at
Cabinet officials
Kazakhstan is rapidly transitioning its universities to position itself as a hub for higher education in Central Asia, driven by a vision to attract 150,000 international students by 2029. The country aims to achieve this goal through increased university autonomy, modular and English-medium programs, stronger international accreditation, and a
Students
Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) has requested an immediate investigation into the Trump Administration's withholding of applications for Child Care Access Means Parents In School (CCAMPIS) grants for the 2025-2026 academic year. The CCAMPIS program provides child care assistance for low-income students in postsecondary settings, with nearly 4 million
Students
The University Centre South Devon, part of South Devon College, has excelled in an independent survey conducted by the National Student Survey (NSS). Eighty-eight per cent of its higher education students participated in the survey, providing candid feedback about their university experience. The results show that 98.4 per cent
