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Alt-Fac: Being ‘Alt-Ac’ in the Academy
The academic v. industry dichotomy obscures a whole range of meaningful “alt-fac” jobs within higher ed.
Bypassing the Bachelor’s Degree
Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School created a pathway for students to earn a master’s degree without a bachelor’s. Officials say the program helps passionate students find their footing and fills much-needed workforce roles in the counseling field.
How Challengers Are Trying to Block ED’s New Loan Limits
The definition of what qualifies as a professional degree program is at the heart of the two complaints filed so far. One set of plaintiffs is urging the court to hold a hearing this month.
Boston Mayor Withdraws From Harvard Law Commencement Amid Grad Student Strike
The union framed the mayor’s decision as a victory, but her spokesperson said she was “deeply disappointed” that she could not attend the event.
The Ph.D. Is Not a Pit Stop for Creative Writers
Don’t do a Ph.D. program because you want to work on your novel.
The End of the Grad School Lifeline?
With new loan limits, graduate school may no longer be the pathway out of underemployment it once was for many young adults.
25 States Sue ED Over Grad Student Loan Limits
Democratic-led states say the agency’s rule implementing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act contradicts that law and arbitrarily limits federal borrowing by aspiring nurses and other students.
Navigating the Postdoc’s Hidden Curriculum
Understanding unspoken expectations can help you make more out of your postdoc—and make you a stronger candidate for your next role.