Higher education
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Is grad school worth it?
the explainer Determine whether the potential for better employment and higher earnings outweighs the upfront cost of school
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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How can you borrow less for grad school?
the explainer Borrowers will soon face stricter limits on federal student loans. But there are other ways help cover the cost of grad school.
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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How is the Trump bill changing 529 plans?
The Explainer The new bill provides a boost for people pursuing trades and vocational careers or seeking professional licenses and certifications
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Columbia pays $200M to settle with White House
Speed Read The Trump administration accused the school of failing to protect its Jewish students amid pro-Palestinian protests
By Jessica Hullinger Published
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'Lowering the voting age is a call to trust young people with democracy'
instant opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US Published
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Penn wipes trans swimmer records in deal with Trump
speed read The University of Pennsylvania will bar transgender students from its women's sports teams and retroactively strip a trans female swimmer of her titles
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Withdrawing 529 plan funds for college? Here's what to know.
the explainer Maximize the amount you have stashed away for your education
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Where will international students go if not the US?
Talking Points China, Canada and the UK are ready to educate the world
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Colleges are canceling affinity graduations amid DEI attacks but students are pressing on
In the Spotlight The commencement at Harvard University was in the news, but other colleges are also taking action
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Judge blocks push to bar Harvard foreign students
speed read Judge Allison Burroughs sided with Harvard against the Trump administration's attempt to block the admittance of international students
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Can Trump ban overseas students from US universities?
Today's Big Question President's decision to revoke Harvard's access to database for admitting international students 'drastically escalates' the dispute
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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'These businesses have appealed to generations'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Trump's war on academic freedom: how Harvard fought back
Talking Point Political pressure on institutions compromises academic independence – and risks damaging America's ability to attract international talent
By The Week UK Published
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Harvard sues Trump over frozen grant money
Speed Read The Trump administration withheld $2.2 billion in federal grants and contracts after Harvard rejected its demands
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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