Most voters now believe that obtaining a college degree is not worthwhile.
Changing Perceptions of Higher Education Over the last twenty years, the public’s attitude toward higher education has shifted significantly. According to a recent Fox News poll, there’s now a growing skepticism about the value of a college degree. Back in 2006, a substantial majority believed it was worthwhile to invest money for college tuition instead […]
Texas Muslim university directed to close for reportedly providing degree programs without authorization
Texas authorities have mandated the shutdown of an Islamic university in the Dallas area, citing that it has been offering degree programs without the necessary state approval. A letter dated May 6 from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board directed TexAM University in Dallas to “immediately stop advertising, offering, and enrolling students in its degree […]
Texas directs Muslim university to close because of unauthorized degree programs
Texas Shuts Down Islamic University Over Unapproved Degree Programs State officials in Texas have ordered the closure of an Islamic university located in the Dallas area, citing accusations of operating degree programs without the necessary state approval. According to a letter dated May 6, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board informed TexAM University in Dallas […]
Shaquille O’Neal playfully teases Charles Barkley at his LSU master’s degree graduation ceremony
Shaquille O’Neal Celebrates Graduation with a Nod to Charles Barkley Shaquille O’Neal, the former NBA star turned multi-billionaire, has ventured into various fields, from broadcasting to business, and even took on the role of a sheriff’s deputy at one point. Recently, he added another achievement to his list—a master’s degree. And, what better occasion to […]
Merz Claims No Previous Chancellor Encountered His Degree of Social Media Criticism
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed frustration in an interview with a Spanish newspaper, ABC, emphasizing that he feels he’s facing unique levels of criticism, particularly from social media. “I occasionally check social media, and when I do, the negativity directed at me is striking. No previous foreign minister has dealt with this kind of disrespect. […]
Mississippi teen Jimmy Chilimigras is the youngest person to earn a law degree in Louisiana’s history.
Louisiana Teen Becomes Youngest Law Graduate A remarkable teenager from Louisiana has made history by becoming the state’s youngest individual to receive a law degree this past weekend. James “Jimmy” Chirimigras, at just 18, graduated summa cum laude from Loyola University New Orleans School of Law on Saturday, achieving his Juris Doctor and marking a […]
Ana Kasparian remarks that AOC displayed a troubling degree of vulnerability regarding Israel.
Ana Kasparian expressed her frustration with Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez during a recent episode of “The Young Turks,” suggesting that AOC has exhibited significant weaknesses in her voting behavior regarding Israel. Kasparian stated, “I’m tired of AOC being so shockingly weak at things she shouldn’t be weak at,” especially considering that a majority of Democratic voters […]
Yale attributes rising expenses, concerns about degree value, and issues with free speech to the trust crisis in higher education: ‘Not met expectations’
Public Trust in Higher Education Under Threat, Yale Report Says A recent report from Yale University has criticized rising tuition fees, questionable admissions practices, and increasing concerns regarding free speech and political bias as key factors eroding public trust in higher education. A panel of ten professors from various Ivy League institutions identified these issues, […]
Education Department eliminates race-focused guidelines for doctoral degree funding established during the Biden administration.
Change in Education Department Policies WASHINGTON — The Education Department has decided not to enforce rules from the Biden administration concerning a federal grant initiative designed to boost the number of underrepresented doctoral students. The regulations for the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program had led to a lawsuit from the Wisconsin Institute for Law […]
Walmart increases wages for pharmacy workers, with certain positions not needing a college degree.
Walmart Raises Wages for Pharmacy Technicians Walmart is increasing pay for pharmacy technicians, introducing 3,000 new leadership roles with hourly wages reaching up to $40.50, many of which don’t even need a college degree. This Arkansas-based retail behemoth, which recently saw its market value soar past $1 trillion, employs around 35,000 pharmacy technicians and 15,000 […]