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Preparedness Paradoxes

New survey finds disagreement among students, businesses and college leaders over whether and how recent grads are prepared for work. But there is consensus on who's to blame: everybody.

Liberal Arts Grads Win Long-Term

Over the arc of a career, humanities and social science graduates earn as much or more than those in professional fields, new study shows, and are equally employed.

New Job for Career Services

New liberal arts programs expand career services to academic breaks, bringing students back on campus for job hook-ups and development workshops -- and footing the bill.

Measuring Other Outcomes

Largest-ever study of American graduates will look at quality-of-life measures beyond job attainment and compensation, but some question what it says about colleges.

Job Placement Confusion

More colleges are responding to pressure to report on graduates’ career outcomes – but the results are confusing and incomparable.

Aggie Journalism Revival

Ten years ago, Texas A&M cut its journalism program. The job market imploded in the meantime, but the university hopes its interdisciplinary, liberal arts education approach will make reviving the degree a smart move.

The Flipped Career Fair

Washington University in St. Louis is slimming down career fairs to appeal to specific industries and majors, and turning the tables so employers pitch students.

Qualified in Their Own Minds

New survey shows students think they're more prepared for the work force than employers believe they are. The question, its authors ask, is what will anyone do about it?