In a move to reduce stress for incoming students, the University of Michigan has introduced a new policy for its liberal arts college. Starting in the fall of 2027, the university will mask first-semester grades. This measure aims to ease the transition for freshmen by minimizing performance anxiety and allowing them to adjust to college...
At over 50 schools in Chicago, not a single student has achieved proficiency in math. This is a sobering indication of the issues affecting education in the city. The concept of a “wicked problem” refers to a complex social issue that seems impossible to solve due to entrenched power structures. Chicago has often been cited...
Graduates from the class of 2026 are facing a challenging job market. The National Association of Colleges and Employers highlights this as the toughest hiring environment since the pandemic’s onset. Many graduates are now turning to unpaid internships, more so than any time in the past decade, as entry-level job opportunities diminish. Employers are reducing...
A recent report indicates a significant drop in the number of international students attending U.S. colleges and universities this fall. The decrease is associated with stricter visa policies from the Trump administration. The forecast suggests a 9.5 percent reduction in international enrollment, equating to approximately 111,000 fewer students. This projection stems from findings by NAFSA:...
The Trump administration has initiated a federal civil rights investigation into Florida State University (FSU) over allegations of discrimination in 32 scholarships based on race or sex. A Department of Education (DOE) letter, obtained by Fox News Digital, reveals this investigation spearheaded by the DOE’s Office for Civil Rights. The focus is whether FSU violated...
As students across the United States return to campus this month, they face the annual ritual of preparing for the academic year. This includes selecting classes, purchasing textbooks, and arranging their dormitories. A persistent question accompanies these preparations: the cost. Over the years, the expense of obtaining a college degree has significantly increased. This rise...
Several major labor unions have filed a new lawsuit against changes made by the Trump administration to the student loan system. The legal action focuses on how the federal definition of a ‘professional degree’ could impact access to critical public-service fields like education, social work, and public health. Legal Challenge Details The lawsuit argues that...
Illegal Immigrant Accused of Assaulting High School Students Israel Christopher Flores-Ortiz, a 19-year-old illegal immigrant from El Salvador, faces accusations of assaulting 12 female high school classmates in Fairfax County, Virginia. Authorities arrested Flores-Ortiz, and the allegations have sparked widespread outrage. The panel on Fox News’ ‘Outnumbered,’ including Emily Compagno, Kayleigh McEnany, Harris Faulkner, and...
The Department of Justice has taken legal action against UCLA, accusing the university of negligence in combating discrimination and violence aimed at Jewish and Israeli students. This lawsuit comes in response to incidents during a 2024 protest at UCLA, where agitators reportedly assaulted and pepper-sprayed students. Human rights attorney Brooke Goldstein highlights the politicization of...
Terri Bresnahan is gearing up for the start of the new academic year. She attended meetings on Tuesday afternoon, preparing for the students’ return on Aug. 26. Ensuring that resources and materials are ready, summer projects finished, and school buildings clean are some of her main tasks before the school year begins. Bresnahan commenced her...