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Child advocates want NM to eradicate poverty through 'baby bonds'

New Mexico child welfare groups are behind an initiative they plan to introduce in the next legislative session to create a so-called baby bonds progr…

Colorado has been working to remove cost as a barrier for students, and many certificate and degree programs are zero-tuition. (Adobe Stock)

7 CO colleges cited for students' workforce-readiness success

Gov. Jared Polis has designated seven Colorado colleges and universities as Career Connected Campuses for their work getting more students from all …

The California Undocumented Coalition for Higher Education took part in an advocacy day in Sacramento in January 2020. (California Campaign for College Opportunity)

CA undocumented student groups worry about incoming Trump administration

As President-elect Donald Trump announces immigration hard-liners as his deputy chief of staff and border czar this week, groups supporting …

The number of certificate or microcrediental earners younger than age 18 jumped by 18.8% in 2022-23 compared with the prior year, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. (Adobe Stock)

West Virginia launches microcredentials to open up paths to jobs, careers

CORRECTION: About 180,000 West Virginians have completed some college, but received no credential. An earlier version of this report incorrectly …

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announces a $1 million grant to establish a cybersecurity research and education center at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. (Song_about_summer/Adobe Stock)

UA Little Rock wins grant to expand cybersecurity education

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will use a $1 million grant to create a research and education center for cybersecurity. The Cyberspace …

Some pro-Palestinian first-time student voters said they had a hard time grappling with casting a ballot for any candidate in the election given the U.S. military support for the war in Gaza. <br />(Adobe Stock)

WI protest on Gaza war planned in downtown Milwaukee

pro-Palestinian groups are hosting a demonstration today starting at Red Arrow Park in downtown Milwaukee. The groups Students for a Democratic …

A course at Ohio State University critically evaluates evidence the human capacity for hope and the human desire to believe in a supernatural deity evolved because they helped our ancestors survive. (M-SUR/Adobe Stock)

Ohio State course bridges science and faith in polarized times

In a time of heightened polarization, particularly as the nation waits for election results, many Ohioans find themselves grappling with differences …

Some experts predict the student vote in Wisconsin will be a determining factor in Tuesday's election. (Adobe Stock)

WI’s voter ID law can be a nightmare for student voters

Wisconsin law states a student ID can be used for voting, but only some schools issue state-compliant identification. On some campuses, students …

DISCOVER students at Cedars-Sinai observe a rotation of the Women's Guild Simulation Center for Advanced Clinical Skills. (Cedars-Sinai)

Cedars-Sinai in LA uses college internship to diversify health care workforce

Lack of diversity in the medical field is a big problem. Data show fewer than 6% of active physicians in the U.S. are Black and fewer than 7% are …

Respiratory therapists care for patients who have trouble breathing, such as those with chronic conditions like asthma. (coltsfan/Pixabay)

VA program tackles shortage of breath therapists

Amid a nationwide shortage of respiratory therapists, an "earn while you learn" initiative is underway to build a skilled workforce in Virginia to …

Voting infrastructure has been an important topic in the lead up to the 2024 election. (wolterke/Adobe Stock)

Voting vulnerabilities spotlighted in UW course on 'How to Steal an Election'

A timely course at the University of Washington explores the vulnerabilities of U.S. elections. The course is called "How to Steal an Election" - …

There are currently 7,606 active apprentices in the state of Arizona, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. (Adobe Stock)

Apprenticeship programs in AZ aim to fill employment gaps

People in Arizona who have completed a registered apprenticeship program could see an average of an almost 50% increase in earnings, according to a …

Responding to California's troubled community college transfer system, Merit America travels to job fairs around the state, offering certificate programs in cyber security, data analytics, IT support, UX design and project management. (Merit America)

Audit: CA higher ed transfer portals too narrow

It is not easy for California students to transfer between community colleges and the California State University and University of California systems…

Statistics from the ALICE in Arkansas initiative show a significant increase in the number of ALICE households following COVID. (Zadvornov/Adobe Stock)

AR business owners collaborate to help ALICE residents

By Daniel Breen and Josie Lenora for Little Rock Public Radio.Broadcast version by Freda Ross for Arkansas News Service reporting for the Little Rock …

To qualify for in-state tuition through the Native American Tuition Advantage Program, MSU students must meet at least one of several criteria, including providing a Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood, a photocopy of a Tribal ID, and a letter of Tribal Certification or proof of citizenship. (Jorge Ferreiro/Adobe Stock)

Michigan State expands access, affordability for Indigenous students

Michigan State University has launched a new program to expand educational opportunities for Native American students across the country. The Native …

According to a Gallup poll, most employees using AI rely on it for idea generation and automating tasks, with 41% using it to brainstorm and 39% to simplify tasks or organize data. (Adobe Stock)

NC university prepares students for AI-driven workforce

Artificial intelligence is changing how people learn and work, and universities in North Carolina and across the country are racing to keep up…

New report offers solutions for CT's 'disconnected' youth

A new report offers some solutions for at least 119,000 young people in Connecticut who are described as being "disconnected" from work or school…

Michael Hicks at Ball State University said over the past two decades, average real wages for manufacturing workers in Indiana dropped by a stunning 14.4%, compared to a 1% rise nationwide. (Adobe stock)

Ball State economist: IN lags as income, education levels decline

Despite Indiana's recent high-profile business deals, the state's economic fundamentals are lagging, with declining income and education levels …

The auto industry remains male dominated. In 2019, 23.6% of workers employed by automotive manufacturers were women, according to the U.S. International Trade Commission. (Adobe Stock)

Weber State University preps auto techs for dynamic industry

The automotive industry is changing, and one Utah university is reimagining how to prepare new and current auto technicians to meet the demands of …

UA Little Rock students celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month in the Trojan Cafe during the Hispanic/Latin Initiative's Por La Cultura Kickoff event. (Photo Courtesy UA-Little Rock)

UA Little Rock sees growth in Hispanic/Latin Initiative

During this National Hispanic Heritage Month, the University of Arkansas in Little Rock is celebrating an increased enrollment of Hispanic and Latino …

Two in five college students said their mental health affects their ability to perform academically, while one in 10 rated their mental health as

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Well-being 101: U of Maine researchers reveal keys to college success

A new study from the University of Maine showed college students' well-being is as important as their grade-point average for overall success…

In Metro Nashville Public Schools, more than $558 million was allocated based on individual needs of each student through student-based budgeting for the 2023-2024 school year. (bersch28/Adobe Stock)

TN grant program funds early health care career pathways

Metro Nashville Public Schools and Nashville State Community College are working together to help some high school students launch health care careers…

Jared Williams, president of student government at The College of New Jersey, and Aria Chalileh, vice president.

Voting: The new hot thing on campus

By Jon Marcus for The Hechinger Report.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan for Kentucky News Connection reporting for The Hechinger Report-Public News…

At Ohio State, 36 were arrested for alleged criminal trespassing, including students, a staff member and supporters unrelated to the institution during protests this spring. (Erman Gunes/Adobe Stock)

Ohio's evolving landscape of student activism

By Eduardo Miranda Strobel / Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi reporting for the Kent State NewsLab-Ohio News Connection Collaboration. Protests at …

The town of Libby, Mont., population 3,100, is looking to Flathead Valley Community College to train future workers in fields to keep them and their children close to home. (Adobe Stock)

Community college anchors rural Montana town's future

By Denali Sagner for The Hechinger Report.Broadcast version by Mark Moran for Big Sky Connection reporting for The Hechinger Report-Public News Servic…

Amherst College and Johns Hopkins University are two schools with the largest decline in Black and Latino student admission since the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action. (Adobe Stock)

NY schools see effects of SCOTUS affirmative action ban

New York colleges and universities are seeing the effects of the Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action. New data from Education Reform Now …

New Hampshire has the 23rd highest average loan balance among all states and it is $747 lower than the national average of $38,883, according to Experian Data. (Adobe Stock)

NH student loan debt grows along with costs of graduate degree

The cost of a graduate degree in the U.S. tripled between 2000 and 2020, according to a new report. People with master's degrees, law, medical or …

Washington State University serves more than 4,100 latino undergraduates. (knowlesgallery/Adobe Stock)

WA university recognized for service to migrant students

A program in Washington state helping college students from migrant families is being celebrated for its support of the Latino community. Washington …

The Indiana State Democratic Party says without an Election Day on-campus voting site, Purdue students, faculty and staff will be disenfranchised. (Adobe stock)

Purdue students: What do we want? On-campus voting

Purdue University students are pushing back against Tippecanoe County's plan for limited voting access on campus. The county has announced only a 10 …

The HBCU Liberation Tour aims to get students in historically Black colleges to engage in the political system and register to vote. (Adobe Stock)

HBCU Liberation Tour seeks to mobilize young Black voters in TN, South

Polling shows that many young people of color in Generation Z are ambivalent about voting, but one group of activists is working to change that…

Fall enrollment at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock marks the most substantial increase since Fall 2009. (UA-Little Rock) <br />

University of Arkansas-Little Rock sees largest enrollment increase in 15 years

Enrollment continues to increase at The University of Arkansas at Little Rock. This semester, the school is experiencing its largest enrollment …

60.5% of all graduate school completers have federal student loan debt; 54.2% have debt from their graduate studies, according to the Education Data Initiative. (Adobe Stock)

Report: Graduate degree costs have tripled since 2000

The cost of a graduate degree tripled between 2000 and 2020, according to a new report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the …

Alabama's FAFSA completion rate fell by 19.8% points from the previous year, yet the state remains 16th in the nation, with a completion rate of 45.8%. (Adobe Stock)

Alabama Possible helps pave the way for smoother FAFSA process

An Alabama nonprofit will play a critical role in shaping the future of federal student aid. Alabama Possible is breaking new ground as one of the …

Connecticut ranks in the top ten states for access to care in Mental Health America's 2024 State of Mental Health Report. (Adobe Stock)

Report: CT, US college student mental health improves

A new Healthy Minds Study finds college students' mental health in Connecticut and nationwide is improving. In the last ten years, there have been …

The Endow-a-Bed program at Sierra College in Rocklin will begin serving students within two years. <br />

CA community college sets up endowment to fund dorm beds

A community college north of Sacramento is trying out an innovative way to lower costs for needy students with a new "Endow-a-Bed" program. Sierra …

Last year, nearly 20,000 teens turned 18 or 21 and aged out of foster care without a permanent home. <br />(Rido/Adobe Stock)

Almost 30,000 TX children remain in foster care system

It's a week to celebrate kids, with National Daughters Day today and National Sons Day on Saturday. The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is …

According to the Indiana Area Health Education Centers Network, 76% of students enrolled in the Pathway Program plan to pursue a medical career. (Adobe Stock)

IN looks to high school students to spark medical careers

Indiana's health care employee pool is shrinking. As the medical profession faces increased demand for mental health management, chronic illness …

Health care students at four San Diego-area community colleges are now able to be reimbursed for fees associated with professional testing, certification and licensing. (James Lantzy/Wikimedia Commons)

New CA program helps health care grads afford tests and licensing

California is facing a huge shortage of qualified health care workers, so the San Diego Community College District is stepping in to help recent …

The odds of an active shooting are about three times higher where guns are allowed than in a gun-free zone, according to research published this month in The Lancet. (Adobe Stock)

WY lawmakers consider concealed weapons in public schools, state facilities

Wyoming lawmakers are discussing gun legislation, after Gov. Mark Gordon vetoed a bill which would have repealed "gun free zones" this spring…

More than 15,000 home health and personal care aides will soon be needed, according to the Illinois Dept. of Employment Security

Seeking younger generation for IL health care jobs

The healthcare employee pool is shrinking - and as the medical profession faces increases in demand for mental health treatment, chronic illness …

Federal workers said if the plan known as Project 2025 is enacted, it would upend every government agency. (Prostock-studio/Adobe Stock)

Federal workers in TX voice concerns about Project 2025

Federal workers are voicing concerns about what they see as the potential impacts of the sweeping policy recommendations known as Project 2025…

'Smart' robot arms are becoming a common sight in manufacturing facilities. Educational leaders say providing more training on artificial intelligence can better prepare students for systems using AI programming. (Adobe Stock)

AI puts on a lab coat, heads to technical schools

Students enrolled at Wisconsin's technical colleges this fall might take a course where artificial intelligence is the star of the classroom…

A new report shows companies like ExxonMobil, the Hess Foundation and Shell Oil have been large donors to a slew of programs at Columbia University. Some of this funding has buoyed climate and environmental research. (Adobe Stock)

Columbia U. climate research 'biased' by fossil fuel funding

A new report contends fossil fuel funding has biased Columbia University's climate research. The report, by two Columbia students, shows the …

IU Health is expanding its suicide prevention efforts by training staff to better support individuals from different backgrounds. (Adobe stock)

Suicide rates rising among Indiana's diverse communities

By Reyna Revelle for WISH-TV.Broadcast version by Joe Ulery for Indiana News Service reporting for the WISH-TV-Free Press Indiana-Public News Service …

Maplewood Guest House in Muncie serves as a residential hub for third- and fourth-year medical students. (Ball State University)

Ball State, IU team up for medical student housing

By Katherine Hill for the Ball State Daily News .Broadcast version by Joe Ulery for Indiana News Service reporting for the Ball State Daily News-Free …

Student protests against the Israeli war in Gaza rocked college campuses nationwide last school year. More than 3,200 students were arrested. (Adobe Stock) <br /> <br />

College students press Israeli divestment campaign as school year begins

As college anti-war protests enter a second school year, students are maintaining pressure on administrators to cut all financial ties with the …

In 2017, the country's seafood industry supported 1.7 million jobs and contributed $212 billion in sales, according to NOAA's Office for Coastal Management. (Adobe Stock) <br /><br />

Clamming for workers: ME boosts aquaculture training programs

The University of Maine is helping to train the next generation of skilled aquaculture workers. Designs for a new $10 million Sustainable …

Beyond additional support for K-12 schools, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill creating a free college tuition program for households earning annual incomes below $80,000. (Adobe Stock)

Former Walz colleagues bring education record into focus

The start of a new year of school in Minnesota has a new twist: intense focus from national media and voters across the U.S. With Gov. Tim Walz …

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