The Department of Education (ED) recently updated its list of "professional" graduate degrees eligible for higher student loan limits. This change has sparked debate. Only eleven degrees made the cut, leaving many others, like nursing and accounting, out in the cold. Some people are upset. They thi
Nursing students at Flathead Valley Community College (FVCC) are about to take a big step. They have worked hard to get to this point. On December 16th, at 3:30 p. m. , FVCC will honor its nursing graduates with a pinning ceremony. This event is open to everyone. It will take place in the Arts & Tec
HBCUs, or Historically Black Colleges and Universities, have been around for a long time. They have a big role in shaping the future of minority surgeons. Let's talk about how these schools make a difference. First, HBCUs provide a supportive environment for black students. This is important becaus
In a recent decision, Pennsylvania's finance board ruled that graduate stipends are not subject to state income tax. This came after a University of Pittsburgh student argued that her PhD stipend, which she relied on to cover living expenses, should not be taxed. The board agreed, stating that the s
Medical schools often overlook suturing. Students graduate without the skills needed to close wounds neatly. This is a big problem. Many doctors end up doing this work without proper training. They may not know how to make scars look better. Patients can be left with ugly marks. These marks can caus
Some graduate degrees are not seen as "professional" ones. This might make it harder for students to get loans. The list of professional degrees includes things like pharmacy, dentistry, and law. But nursing and other degrees are not on this list. The Department of Education says this won't be a bi
New rules from the U. S. Department of Education have stirred up a storm. Nursing degrees are no longer classified as "professional" degrees. This change, along with the end of a key loan program, has nursing groups up in arms. The changes come under President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill
The 2025 South Carolina School Report Cards are out, and the results are a mixed bag for the Lowcountry area. The report, which looks at things like test scores, graduation rates, and how ready students are for college or careers, shows that some districts are doing better than others. Charleston C
South Bend schools have been under fire for their improved graduation rates. Some people think the schools are cheating. But the truth is, the schools have been working hard to help students succeed. Here's how they did it. First, the schools made sure they were counting students correctly. They ch
In Sri Lanka, young women's understanding of breast cancer is a hot topic. A recent study dug into what non-medical female college students know, think, and do about breast cancer. The goal? To figure out how to teach them better and catch cancer early. First, let's talk about knowledge. Many of th
