The U. S. government is taking steps that might not be in the best interest of the country. They are putting tariffs on imports from other countries. This is supposed to help reduce the trade deficit. But at the same time, they are making it harder for international students to come to the U. S. Thi
Many colleges are facing doubts from the public. People question if these schools truly welcome different ideas. To tackle this, nine private universities gathered in Washington D. C. They wanted to find ways to make campuses more open to debate. The schools included big names like Harvard, Yale, a
In today's world, students in college need to develop strong computational thinking (CT) skills to succeed in a future dominated by technology. While there's been a lot of research on teaching CT to younger students, colleges have been left behind. This is a problem because teachers in higher educat
The University of Pennsylvania made a bold move by rejecting a proposal from the Trump administration aimed at reshaping higher education. This wasn't an easy decision. The university's president, J. Larry Jameson, explained that while Penn agrees with some parts of the compact, many aspects would c
Virginia stands out as a leader in education, a fact that has caught the attention of many. This year, CNBC ranked Virginia's education system as the best in the nation. This news was celebrated by business and education leaders who gathered in Richmond for the annual Education and Workforce Confere
The White House recently invited nine universities to be the first to sign a new higher education compact. This compact is part of a broader effort to align universities with the administration's political priorities. In exchange for signing, universities would get better access to research funding.
The University of Southern California (USC) made a bold move by turning down a proposal from the Trump administration. This proposal, called the education compact, was aimed at influencing universities to adopt a more conservative approach to higher education. The offer was not well-received by USC,
Campus, a college startup with big names like Shaquille O'Neal and Sam Altman behind it, has made a significant move. They've brought in Jerome Pesenti, who used to be a big shot in AI at Meta, to be their new Chief Technology Officer. This isn't just a new hire; it's a whole new direction for Campu
MIT has made a bold move by rejecting a proposal from the White House. This proposal, called the "Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, " was sent to nine universities. It included demands like limiting international students, freezing tuition, and defining gender in specific ways. MI
College life in the U. S. isn't all about big universities and fancy dorms. There are over 19 million students, but most aren't part of the elite institutions or the glamorous side of campus life. Many students have responsibilities that go beyond studying. They often live at home, work jobs, or tak
