Tag #Higher Education

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Generative AI Reshapes Business School Education

Generative AI's impact on business schools is multifaceted, affecting teaching methods, assessment strategies, and the very relevance of traditional disciplines; experts foresee both opportunities and challenges in adapting to this technological shift.

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Reinstated PAYE and ICR Student Loan Plans Face Processing Delays

The Department of Education reopened the PAYE and ICR student loan repayment plans on December 16, 2024, due to legal challenges to the SAVE plan; however, processing applications may take over 8 weeks, and loan forgiveness under these plans is currently unavailable.

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Biden's Last-Ditch Effort for Student Loan Forgiveness Faces OMB Review

The Biden administration submitted a revised student loan forgiveness plan to the OMB, aiming to provide relief to millions before the end of his term, despite facing legal challenges and strong opposition from the incoming Trump administration.

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Decline in China's Graduate School Applications Reflects Shifting Job Market Priorities

China's graduate school applications have fallen by 860,000 in two years due to a more diverse job market, increased competition from government jobs (3.4 million passed the 2025 national civil servant exam qualification review), rising education costs, and more difficult entrance exams.

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American Law School Minority Enrollment Remains Steady Despite Supreme Court Ruling

The overall share of racial and ethnic minority students in American law schools' first-year enrollment remained steady in 2024 (40,650 students total) despite the Supreme Court's decision ending race-conscious admissions; however, this masks significant variations among individual institutions, wit...

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University of Bari Launches Master's Program in Quantum Technologies

The University of Bari's Physics Department is launching a new master's program in quantum technologies in January 2025, sponsored by 20 companies, to address the growing industry demand for experts in this field, attracting international interest and offering scholarships.

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Court Injunctions Halt Some Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

Federal court injunctions block student loan forgiveness under the SAVE, ICR, and PAYE plans, while IBR and PSLF remain operational, though processing delays affect PSLF. Legal challenges question the statutory basis for loan forgiveness in IDR plans.

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Irkutsk State University Ranks in Global Sustainability Rankings

Irkutsk State University (ISU) ranked 1251+ globally and 18th among 32 Russian universities in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025, excelling in social impact (8th in Russia) but showing areas for improvement in environmental impact and governance.

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Harvard Law's Minority Enrollment Plummets Post Affirmative Action Ban

The Supreme Court's ban on affirmative action led to a dramatic drop in Black (19 students, 3.4 percent) and Hispanic (39 students, 6.9 percent) first-year enrollment at Harvard Law School in Fall 2024, the lowest since the 1960s, compared to 43 and 63 respectively in 2023, while white and Asian enr...

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Trump's Second Term: Uncertainty Looms for Student Loan Borrowers

The incoming Trump administration's plans to potentially abolish the Department of Education and limit student loan forgiveness programs raise concerns for borrowers, particularly regarding the future of existing repayment plans and the potential shift towards private lending.

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Few College Closures in 2024 Indicate No Systemic Crisis

In 2024, 15 small, mostly private non-profit colleges closed, representing 1% of institutions and 0.1% of students; most closures were due to mismanagement, scandal, or religious affiliation, not a general decline in higher education.

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Harvard President Acknowledges Political Backlash, Vows Improved Communication

Harvard President Alan Garber addressed faculty concerns about the university's strained relationship with the Republican-controlled government following the midterm elections, highlighting the need for improved communication and a more empathetic approach to public criticism.

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