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The U.S. Department of Education faces lawsuits from federal employee unions contesting mandated partisan out-of-office email messages blaming Democrats for the government shutdown. These actions...

A rising trend in executive compensation, known as “moonshot” pay packages, ties CEOs’ earnings to achieving ambitious, long-term market capitalization milestones. Axon Enterprise CEO Rick Smith...

U.S. international student arrivals fell by 19% this August compared to last year, marking the largest decline outside the pandemic period. This drop coincides with delayed visa processing,...

The 2025 Prospective Family Survey of nearly 10,000 families reveals that parents and guardians exert significant influence over student enrollment decisions. A striking 72% expect weekly updates...

Recent weeks saw increased federal scrutiny and legal action involving higher education institutions. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Education Department are probing...

Upwork CEO Hayden Brown discussed AI’s dual impact on the labor market, noting that while generative AI disrupts traditional gig jobs like copyediting, it simultaneously helps attract enterprise...

Analyzing thousands of essays, Cornell University researchers found that AI-written admission essays are notably generic and identifiable compared to human-authored ones. Attempts to customize...

The U.S. Education Department quietly restarted student loan forgiveness for borrowers on income-based repayment plans who have made 25 years of timely payments. Borrowers received notice and were...

The Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley launched an AI for Business certificate accessible to Full-Time, Evening & Weekend, and Executive MBA students. The program focuses on developing...

A coalition of healthcare providers, religious groups, and educators filed a federal lawsuit challenging President Trump’s recently imposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee. The rapid implementation caused...

Despite soaring demand for registered nurses driven by retirements and burnout, many U.S. nursing programs cannot keep pace with applicant volumes. Key bottlenecks include shortages of qualified...

David Rogier, MasterClass founder and CEO, has integrated a suite of AI tools into his daily workflow, reportedly reclaiming a full workday's worth of productivity. His custom GPT, ‘Davidify,’...

The Trump administration has introduced a controversial Higher Ed Compact demanding sweeping policy changes in exchange for research funding prioritization. California Governor Gavin Newsom and...

Tesla faces mounting scrutiny following fatal crashes involving its vehicles, with lawsuits alleging design flaws in Cybertruck doors that trapped occupants during fires. Federal regulators have...

Industry leaders including Jeff Bezos, Goldman Sachs’ David Solomon, and Cisco’s John Chambers acknowledge an AI investment bubble but stress the transformative and lasting economic benefits....

U.S. higher education institutions face decreased international enrollment and financial pressures following Trump-era immigration and education policies. Community college enrollments are up but...

Israel’s military has shifted to a defensive stance in Gaza as it prepares to implement the first phase of President Trump’s peace proposal aimed at ending hostilities and returning hostages....

Ford CEO Jim Farley voices caution about AI’s potential to aid blue-collar workers, noting a lack of current productivity gains amid labor shortages in essential industries. Contrarily, former...

Unidentified drones have repeatedly grounded flights and hovered over military bases in Germany, Belgium, and Denmark. NATO members warn of an escalating hybrid warfare threat, attributing...

Harvard Business School continues to dominate as the most desired MBA program globally, with 22% of prospective applicants naming it their dream school. This brand strength persists despite a...