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Girls & Science Event Returns to Denver Museum

Annual STEM outreach program invites families to explore exciting world of science and technology.

49-Year Veteran of ATU Faculty to Speak February 24

Dr. Stanley Lombardo to share tales from his lifetime of storytelling at Arkansas Tech University event.

Ashland University Hosts Free Event on Music and Brain Research

Learn if music makes you smarter at this two-day residency with Dr. Laura A. Stambaugh.

STAR Students and Teachers Honored at Albany Luncheon

Annual program recognizes top academic achievers in Dougherty County

Palm Beach State College Awarded $5M For Quantum, Cloud, Cybersecurity Training

The college plans to build a new Quantum Innovation Center and launch short-term workforce training programs.

LSU Sees Record-Breaking Freshman Applications, Driven by Out-of-State Interest

The flagship university is attracting more students from across the country, raising concerns about the 'demographic cliff' facing higher ed.

Lone Star College System Launches New Bachelor's Degree in Education

The new Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education and Teaching (BAS ECET) program aims to address teacher shortages in the Houston region.

UMBC Prioritizes Innovation and Inclusivity as Application Deadline Approaches

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County encourages transfer students to apply before the March 1 priority deadline.

University of Arkansas Grad Donates $3M to Architecture School

Gift will support an endowed chair at the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design.

Lamar University Names Building After Former Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan

The newly renamed Dade Phelan Building honors his contributions to the school and Southeast Texas region.

Monroe Student Named to University of Mississippi Honor Roll

Ellie Lang recognized for academic excellence on Chancellor's Honor Roll

Cleveland Media Academy Students Hear from WKYC News Professionals

Aspiring journalists learn about TV news careers from producers, anchors, and the news director.

Gladwell Advises Against Ivy League for STEM Students

Author argues students should choose schools where they can thrive, not just survive

10 College Majors with Lowest Unemployment Rates

People-focused fields like nursing and education top the list, though pay lags behind

Vanderbilt Peabody Leaders Visit Pakistan for STEM Support

Peabody College faculty collaborate with Sukkur IBA University to strengthen STEM education in Pakistan.

Massachusetts Tops List of Most Educated States

Bay State leads the nation in higher education attainment and public school performance.

Cal State Prof Warns Scrapping SAT Hurts Unprepared Students

Andrea Mays says dropping standardized tests in the name of 'inclusivity' is disservicing students who arrive on campus underprepared.

Journalism Schools Lag in Teaching AI, a Crucial Skill for Modern Reporting

Editor says AI frees up reporters for fieldwork and enables more efficient news gathering, but many students are told AI is "bad" by professors

Enrollment Shifts Across Northwest Ohio Colleges

Community colleges and trade schools see increases as some universities face declines

University of Maryland Plans Major Downtown Baltimore Redevelopment

The project includes housing, retail, and recreation facilities near the UMB campus.

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