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Student Employment and Workforce Preparation Trends

September 26, 2025

Roughly half of California public college students work while studying, with community college students earning higher median wages. Employers underscore the value of technical and interpersonal...

Oracle’s Unusual Leadership Shuffle Sparks Governance Questions

September 25, 2025

Oracle has entered a complex leadership phase with two executives named as co-CEOs succeeding longtime chief executive Safra Catz, who was concurrently elevated to the board with an unprecedented...

Federal Judge Restores Major Federal Grants to UCLA Amid Legal Battle

September 25, 2025

A federal district court has issued an injunction ordering the restoration of nearly $500 million in federal research grants to the University of California, Los Angeles, temporarily halting the...

Trump Administration’s H-1B Visa $100,000 Fee Sparks Industry Uncertainty

September 25, 2025

President Donald Trump’s abrupt imposition of a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions has caused widespread confusion among employers, prospective foreign workers, and immigration experts. The...

AI Expansion Sparks Energy and Infrastructure Investments

September 25, 2025

OpenAI and Nvidia have formalized a landmark partnership committing up to $100 billion to build next-generation AI infrastructure, including deploying tens of thousands of GPUs across new data...

Jimmy Kimmel Controversy Reveals Deep Divides in U.S. Media and Politics

September 25, 2025

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel returned to ABC after a six-day suspension prompted by controversial remarks about conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Some major ABC affiliates,...

Student Reading and Math Declines Signal Workforce Challenges

September 25, 2025

Recent national test results reveal significant declines in 12th graders’ reading and math skills, marking the lowest scores in decades and raising concerns about the future workforce’s...

Southern Oregon University Implements Deep Program Cuts Amid Financial Crisis

September 25, 2025

Facing long-term structural deficits driven by declining enrollment, static state funding, and rising costs, Southern Oregon University’s board has approved significant program eliminations and...

Higher Education Governing Boards Confront Political Interference

September 25, 2025

The Association of Governing Boards underscores the critical role of trustees in safeguarding institutional independence, academic freedom, and public accountability amid increasing political...

Gen Z Faces Growing Employment Challenges Amid AI and 'Youngism'

September 25, 2025

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell highlighted the widening gap for young workers in a labor market characterized by low hiring and limited job separation, cautioning those without technology...

MacKenzie Scott’s $70 Million Donation Boosts Historically Black Colleges

September 25, 2025

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has contributed $70 million to the United Negro College Fund, significantly bolstering the financial stability of 37 historically Black colleges and universities....

Federal Judge Orders Restore of UCLA Federal Research Grants Amid Legal Battle

September 24, 2025

A federal judge has ordered the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other federal agencies to temporarily restore research grants cut off from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)...

Trump Administration's $100,000 Fee for H-1B Visas Disrupts Higher Education and Tech Hiring

September 24, 2025

President Trump instituted a sudden $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications for skilled workers, spurring widespread confusion and concern, particularly across universities and research...

OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank Expand Stargate AI Data Centers to Meet Rising Demand

September 24, 2025

OpenAI and Oracle, joined by SoftBank, have showcased a landmark expansion of their Stargate AI infrastructure project, unveiling further developments at an 800-acre Texas data center and plans...

Oracle's New Leadership Structure Signals Shift Toward AI and Cloud Innovation

September 24, 2025

Oracle has appointed co-CEOs Clay Magouyrk and Mike Sicilia, marking a significant leadership overhaul aimed at accelerating the company's pivot towards next-generation AI and cloud technology....

Higher Education Boards Face Pressure to Protect Institutional Autonomy Amid Political Intrusion

September 24, 2025

Governance in higher education is under intensified strain as boards of trustees confront increased politicization and external pressures that threaten institutional independence and academic...

Student Mental Health Demands Broader Campus Approach Beyond Counseling

September 24, 2025

Colleges are experiencing a surge in student mental health crises, with increases in suicidal behavior and psychological distress outpacing existing support structures. Experts argue that...

Wharton School Sees Record MBA Applications But Faces Enrollment Diversity Challenges

September 24, 2025

The University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School reported a record 7,613 applications for its MBA Class of 2027, evidencing strong academic metrics and a slightly larger cohort despite decreases in...

AI Productivity Gains Hindered by 'Workslop' from Inadequate AI Usage in Workplaces

September 24, 2025

Despite rapid adoption of AI technologies in corporate environments, a recent Stanford and BetterUp Labs study reveals a pervasive issue of 'workslop'—AI-generated work that lacks meaningful...

Jimmy Kimmel Suspension Sparks Nationwide Free Speech Debate and Corporate Backlash

September 24, 2025

ABC briefly suspended late-night host Jimmy Kimmel following controversial remarks about conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination, prompting widespread debate over free speech and...