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Helping Local Nonstudents Find Internships
Prairie State College in Illinois connects underemployed young people in the local Cook County area with internships—and, sometimes, an education.
The Week in Admissions News
California public systems extend commitment deadlines; test-optional policies continue at Vanderbilt and Cornell; Dartmouth reinstates standardized testing.
The Secret Recipe for Super Bowl Ads: Academic Minute
Success Program Launch: Training for Future Change Makers
The University of New Hampshire launches Semester for Impact, an experiential learning program in which students earn full credit for working with sustainability-focused local organizations.
Texas A&M Shutters Controversial Qatar Campus
New Study Challenges Conventional Wisdom on Shortage of STEM Graduates
Large numbers of students who major in STEM subjects do not pursue related careers, a study found. Toxic work cultures prompt many who do work in related fields to leave.
Data-Based Decisions Tips: Using FAFSA Data to Reach At-Need Students
A 2022 Dear Colleague letter from the Education Department encouraged colleges and universities to use FAFSA data to reach out to students about their eligibility for federal benefits, but few did. A new report identifies strategies for direct outreach to better support financially insecure students.
Florida Atlantic Board Chair Resigns Amid Stalled Search
FAU’s search for a new president started in January 2023, but state officials suspended it in July, alleging missteps. Today the process remains stuck in limbo.