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Documents released in a federal lawsuit against Trump University have put presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on the defensive. Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton is now highlighting the fraud that is at the center of the case. In the process, many commentators are identifying the Trump University business model as further indication of the fraudulent activity seen to be endemic

August is here, and many families are preparing their children for the next academic challenge – a college education. By and large, a college degree is viewed as an important credential for gainful employment and professional success. At the same time, college is costly, and college financing strategies are complex. Students and their families use

Students are bombarded with an array of competing opportunities during college, all with the promise that each will lead to a better job or higher earnings upon entering the “real world.” One such option is the double major, in which a student earns two bachelor degrees at once, sometimes in entirely different disciplines. But will

The unemployment rate has plunged to about the lowest level in half a century. Yet at least one group of Americans is being left behind: men who didn’t go to college. Just 78 percent of men aged 25-54 who never went to college were employed in 2016, the latest year for which data are available in the American

Should college majors be a thing of the past? That idea received a fresh airing when author Jeffrey Selingo suggested that it’s “time to end college majors as we know them.” As a researcher who studies higher education, I concede that something about the way colleges and universities educate students in the United States needs to

Published: June 26, 2024 2.17pm SAST The idea that a college degree levels the playing field for students of different socioeconomic classes has been bolstered in recent years. Research from 2011 and 2017, for example, found that earning a bachelor’s degree helped students from less advantaged backgrounds do as well as their better-off peers._ Jessi Streib, a sociology

Pursuing higher education is a significant investment, and for many students, financial aid is essential to making college affordable. Understanding the various types of financial aid available and how to apply for them can greatly alleviate the financial burden of tuition, fees, and other college-related expenses. This article provides a comprehensive overview of financial aid

In the mid-1990s, technology-driven economic growth induced a strong demand for science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, skills. This development came at the expense of humanities and liberal arts. More people, especially women, enrolled in STEM fields rather than humanities and liberal arts studies. Students often falsely assumed that a humanities or liberal arts degree has far less employment potential than one

The Complete Bachelor’s Student Guide to Studying in Canada in 2024 Canada is a top destination for international students seeking high-quality education, cultural diversity, and vibrant student life. This guide will cover everything you need to know about studying for a bachelor’s degree in Canada in 2024, from choosing the right university to living and

Located in Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, Taylor’s University stands as a beacon of academic excellence and innovation in higher education. Founded in 1969 as a college, it has since evolved into a distinguished university known for its comprehensive range of programs, state-of-the-art facilities, and strong emphasis on holistic education. Here’s a closer look at what