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K-12 Education Policy and Practice Challenges

August 22, 2025

K-12 education faces a range of evolving challenges including debates over math instruction philosophy, absenteeism, school transportation costs, and the integration of technology. Disparities...

MBA Spotlight: Emerging Business Leaders Across Top Universities

August 22, 2025

Profiles of 2025 MBA candidates from leading global business schools highlight diverse backgrounds, leadership experiences, and ambitions shaping tomorrow’s business environment. These emerging...

Education Department Layoffs Disrupt Financial Aid Services

August 21, 2025

Financial aid administrators reported increasing disruptions in service from the Federal Student Aid office following the U.S. Department of Education’s widespread layoffs in March. Surveys...

Campus Leadership Changes Impact University Directions

August 21, 2025

Significant leadership shifts are occurring at major universities. Virginia Wesleyan University plans to rename itself Batten University by 2026 in honor of major donors Jane and Frank Batten....

AI and Technology Changing Higher Education and Work

August 21, 2025

The integration of AI is reshaping teaching and research in higher education and beyond. Common Sense Media highlights challenges in AI-powered teacher assistants, including bias and...

Higher Education Policy and Enrollment Challenges for International Students

August 21, 2025

The Trump administration's policies continue to create barriers for international students. Thousands of student visas have been revoked due to alleged crimes or immigration violations,...

University Responses to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Funding Cuts

August 21, 2025

Several universities have shuttered diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in reaction to federal and state funding reductions and policy pressures under the Trump administration. This...

Enrollment and Retention Challenges Highlighted by Student Perspectives and Faculty Exodus

August 21, 2025

Student chronic absenteeism remains high, with surveys revealing concerning attitudes among a quarter of students who do not see missing three weeks as problematic. Meanwhile, the higher education...

Retail and Corporate Leadership Transitions Amid Financial and Market Pressure

August 21, 2025

Target’s CEO Brian Cornell plans to step down after 11 years as the struggling retail giant faces declining sales and stock price, while leadership changes seek to restore its competitive edge....

Cryptocurrency Market Evolves With New Leadership and Tokenization Trends

August 21, 2025

The cryptocurrency sector sees strategic moves with veteran appointments and capital raises. Blockchain.com bolstered its board with former KPMG CEO Timothy Flynn as it eyes a potential IPO....

Federal Reserve and Economic Policy Under Trump Scrutiny

August 21, 2025

President Donald Trump continues to pressure Federal Reserve officials amid disputes over interest rates, including calls for Fed governor Lisa Cook to resign over mortgage fraud allegations....

Student Success Initiatives and Academic Innovations

August 21, 2025

Universities and K-12 districts are implementing new strategies to enhance student outcomes and academic equity. The College Reading and Learning Association partners with organizations to develop...

Trump Administration Higher Education Policies Intensify Visa and Federal Aid Restrictions

August 20, 2025

The Trump administration has escalated enforcement actions affecting international students and federal financial aid in higher education. Over 6,000 student visas have been revoked this year,...

AI Industry Executives Warn of Bubble While Expanding Infrastructure

August 20, 2025

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman acknowledged that the artificial intelligence sector may be experiencing a bubble characterized by investor overexcitement, paralleling prior tech overvaluations such as the...

University Leadership and Financial Strategies Amid Pressures

August 20, 2025

Universities face increasing financial pressures prompting leadership transitions and operational reviews. The University of Iowa has launched a wide-reaching committee to explore new revenue...

Student Success and Learning Challenges Post-Pandemic

August 20, 2025

Five years after pandemic disruptions, student academic achievement remains below pre-2020 levels nationally, with uneven recovery across grades and demographics. The persistent impact includes...

Higher Education Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Trends

August 20, 2025

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in education and corporate settings face growing retrenchment amid political and cultural backlash. Five equitable grading policies gained ground...

Workforce and Career Development in Education and Business Schools

August 20, 2025

Higher education institutions and employers respond to shifting workforce demands and AI-driven job transformations by innovating career services and curricula. Business schools integrate purpose...

Impact of AI and Technology on Business and Economy

August 20, 2025

Artificial intelligence adoption is generating significant economic change, with estimates of nearly $1 trillion in annual savings for S&P 500 companies driven largely by automation of routine...

University Governance and Sectoral Challenges

August 20, 2025

Universities worldwide are under scrutiny for governance, financial sustainability, and public accountability amid sector-wide disruptions. A New South Wales parliamentary inquiry examines public...