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A man in a construction hat and neon vest walks next to Vice President Kamala Harris and acting labor secretary Julie Su.

Why Are Politicians Talking About Apprenticeships?

Kamala Harris pledged to double registered apprenticeships and Republicans want changes to the workforce programs. But what are they? Let us explain.

Chinese University Closes Israel Campus as Relations ‘Sour’

Beijing’s University of International Business and Economics closes Israeli outpost as faculty are unable to travel to the Middle East.

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A Grad Degree Can Be a Risky Bet

As emerging data shows that taking out loans to earn a graduate degree doesn’t always pay off, policy experts call for even stronger regulation of graduate schools.

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Removal of On-Campus Voting on Election Day Sparks Uproar at Purdue

Employees and students must vote off campus in November for the first time in years. Voting groups say such changes are a common, albeit subtle, form of voter suppression.

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The U.S. Started Investigating a Professor’s Pro-Palestine Speech. Then She Was Fired.

The Office for Civil Rights said it didn’t ask for the firing as part of a probe into how Muhlenberg College handled complaints related to a professor who allegedly made “pro-Hamas statements."

About 1,000 Students to Test 2025–26 FAFSA in First Round

The U.S. Education Department will open up the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid for testing Tuesday evening and...
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California Enacts Sweeping Legacy Ban

The state became the second to prohibit legacy preferences at both public and private institutions. It’s the most consequential legacy legislation to date.

President Biden stands in front of a blurred-out blue sign that says "canceling student debt."

What the End of the Student Loan Grace Period Means for Borrowers

Before payments paused during the pandemic, one in five borrowers were in default. Advocates believe that figure could be higher next year.