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Report: Cost Is Graduate Enrollment ‘Gatekeeper’

Many graduate programs face funding cuts, enrollment declines and uncertain futures, but a new report describes cost of attendance as...
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States Should Step Up on Graduate School Aid

States can offer targeted grants and zero- or low-interest loans to keep grad school pathways open after the end of Grad PLUS.

By Josh Farris and Derrick Young Jr.

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Opinion
Career Advice Carpe Careers

Plan to Pivot: A Survival Guide for Scientists

Career agility is no longer optional for Ph.D.s. Here’s how to build it.

By Ellen Dobson

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National University Tackles A.B.D. Problem

National University in San Diego launched its Dissertation Completion Pathway program Wednesday to help community college faculty, staff and administrators...
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International Graduate Student Enrollment Drops

Some colleges report dramatic declines in enrollment among master’s-level students amid visa issuance and immigration challenges in the U.S.

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Opinion
Career Advice

How to Build a Strategic Digital Presence: Advice for Early-Career Researchers

Select platforms and engagement styles that work for your goals while requiring realistic time investments.

By Maura Hannon

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Opinion
Career Advice Carpe Careers

Struggling at Your New Job? That’s Normal

Here are three tips for conquering your new-job jitters.

By Linda Louie

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Quick Takes

Harvard Slashes Admissions for Ph.D. Candidates

Harvard University plans to drastically reduce the number of Ph.D. students it admits in the next two years, according to...