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The United States and China have commenced a critical round of trade talks in Madrid focused on tariff disputes and technology sector probes. China launched investigations targeting US...

The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has triggered a political and social upheaval with widespread campus and national consequences. Universities and employers have seen...

Artificial intelligence continues to reshape higher education and corporate landscapes with accelerating adoption and demand for skilled talent. Top US tech firms dominate the Fortune Future 50...

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) downgraded its economic growth forecast for 2025, citing President Trump’s tariff policies, immigration restrictions, and tax-spending laws as key...

Universities face increased federal scrutiny and internal conflicts regarding free speech, civil rights, and allegations of discrimination. Notably, the University of California at Berkeley...

The energy sector is increasingly adopting AI automation; Liberty Energy pioneers AI-controlled hydraulic fracturing to boost efficiency and reduce labor needs. Meanwhile, cybersecurity threats...

A BBC report highlights the varied impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on children and teenagers, including disruptions to education, social isolation, and bereavement from family losses. Young...

A generational shift is visible as many young adults forgo college in favor of skilled trades and entrepreneurship. Stories like a 23-year-old electrician thriving without a degree underscore this...

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is resisting the Trump administration's unprecedented attempt to remove her from the Fed board ahead of a critical interest rate vote. After a lower court ruled...

The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University has reignited concerns over political violence on campuses and raised difficult questions about free speech,...

Artificial intelligence is reshaping higher education assessment, pedagogy, and student support. Universities are incorporating AI tools like ChatGPT both as study aids and testing challenges,...

Universities face intensifying pressures from political conflicts, campus climate challenges, and external government regulations. Incidents involving speech restrictions and investigations into...

Universities in the U.S. and U.K. confront funding declines affecting research activities and scientific advancement. U.S. programs aimed at increasing college access are facing funding cuts by...

Responding to ongoing enrollment challenges, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is partnering with Northcentral Technical College to consolidate resources and expand joint offerings in...

Leaders across academia and industry share insights on success and management within higher education and business contexts. Delta Airlines CEO Ed Bastian discusses adaptive leadership practices...

The U.S. economy presents conflicting signals as market actors interpret recent jobs data, inflation trends, and Federal Reserve communications. Economists highlight dismal labor figures signaling...

The burden of student debt continues to weigh heavily on graduates, with personal stories illustrating the lengths some go to manage loans. One millennial details paying off $80,000 in debt...

Noncredit certificate programs are gaining popularity as alternative pathways to employment, but they often lack rigorous accreditation and federal oversight. Recognizing this, regional...

The assassination of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, at Utah Valley University has intensified national debates about campus safety, free speech, and political violence in higher...

Several universities are embroiled in controversies and federal investigations affecting their funding and research activities. The University of California, Berkeley, complied with a federal...