PHD programs at Boston University are getting the axe. That's right, the school is chopping some doctoral programs in the humanities. This has people talking, and not just about the job market. The question on everyone's mind is: what kind of society are we building if we don't value critical thinki
Imagine you're in college and taking online classes. It might be challenging, right? But did you know that your parents' support can make a big difference? While there's been lots of talk about how important parent support is for teens in online school, not much attention has been given to college s
Next year, China expects to see a record-breaking number of college graduates—a staggering 12. 22 million. That's more than the entire population of Ohio! This significant increase comes as the country tries to strengthen its economy, which has been shaky due to the pandemic. The job market in Chin
Facebook, a massive online platform, is a big part of many people's daily lives. While it can be fun and helpful, some users find it hard to log off. Scientists have looked into why some people get hooked on Facebook, focusing mostly on things that make it appealing. But what about the stuff that ma
Kidney transplants are the best option for people with advanced kidney disease. They also save healthcare costs. But, these patients need special care from doctors who know a lot about transplants. These are called transplant nephrologists. They have to know a lot about checking if patients are good
Ever wondered how graduates of a Master of Public Health (MPH) program view their skills and job performance? Researchers explored this by talking to and surveying MPH graduates. They used a two-step method: first, they collected info through interviews, then they surveyed more people. This approach
Did you know that Massachusetts has said goodbye to the MCAS exam for high school graduation? That's right! The state voted to replace the MCAS requirement with coursework approved by districts. This big change happens right away for students graduating in 2025. The MCAS exam has been a part of Mas
In a small town called Bellefonte in Pennsylvania, Ellen Matis fell in love at first sight. She saw potential in the town's historic buildings and beautiful location near Pennsylvania State University. Today, the town is transforming, and so is the political landscape of Centre County. The county,
Governor Maura Healey and her team are sticking to their stance: the MCAS test should stay as a high school graduation requirement. But polls are showing that the public isn’t on the same page. A recent survey by The Boston Globe and Suffolk University found that 58% of people want to remove the MCA
In Massachusetts, things aren’t looking great for school test scores. According to recent results, students are still far behind where they were before the pandemic hit in 2019. The tests are called MCAS, and while science scores saw a small boost, English and math scores aren’t improving much. The
