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College degree? Why your first job may matter more

University Business

Dismissing the value of a college degree has become a national pastime. Traditionally, a college degree signals someone has the skills to become a high achiever. But in recent years, more employers are questioning the primacy of the four-year degree and are instead searching for ways to hire individuals with specific skills.

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Swansea University announces London expansion with QA

The PIE News

Swansea University and QA Higher Education have partnered to deliver flexible degree programs in London from September 2025, The PIE News can exclusively reveal. ” QA has experienced considerable recruitment success in recent years by creating flexible delivery modes such as evening and weekend timetables alongside blended learning.

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Student Success in STEM

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

However, disparities in STEM degree attainment reflect systemic barriers that hinder progress. In 2018, according to the Pew Research Center, Black students earned just 7% of STEM bachelors degrees, compared to their 10% share of all bachelors degrees and 12% representation in the adult population.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“For employers that are looking to distinguish those that are really serving the population they need for the workforce and for students that are looking to institutions that are going to meet them where they’re at and help them earn a degree that they want to support their families and communities, the Seal certified institutions stand out.”

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Here are 4 ways curriculum must evolve for a 21st-century breakthrough

University Business

As a result, academic programs must adapt in these four foundational ways: Who it’s delivered to: Current members of the workforce, many of whom already with degrees, require workforce training opportunities just as much as traditionally aged, 18-21-year-old high school graduates. If you can succeed in these programs, we want you to.”

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University of Alabama at Birmingham Awarded $4.6 Million Grant Renewal to Bolster Cybersecurity Workforce Programs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“This renewal grant is the largest grant our department has received, which shows NSF’s trust in our vision to educate and train a world-class, diverse group of students who are ready to address real-world computer security and artificial intelligence challenges,” said Dr. Yuliang Zhang, chair of UAB’s computer science department.

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Announcing several new degrees and certificates, generative AI platform features, and Coursera Hiring Solutions to better serve the community worldwide 

Coursera blog

Launching 8 new degrees, 3 Professional Certificates, and a growing catalog of generative AI content: We’re excited to expand our portfolio of job-relevant online degrees with eight new programs in high-demand areas such as computer science, data science, and business administration.

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