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What recession? How Villanova turns student degrees into jobs

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By leveraging a strong network of alumni and employers over the past four years – including during the pandemic – Villanova University managed an impressive placement rate among its graduates, and Associate Vice Provost Kevin Grubb doesn’t believe that’s going to change despite the currently bleak economic forecast.

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A free, online, global university seeks seal of approval

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She both struggled to pay her loans and felt limited in her ability to advance her career without further education. She was drawn to UoPeople because of its affordability and prospects for career advancement. Now, she is finishing her last course toward an M.B.A.

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Looking to Grow Your Health Care Administration Program? Here Are Four Tips

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online delivery, weekend classes) appeal to students concerned with balancing family and work-related commitments with further education. Offering flexible, asynchronous options allows students to complete courses on their own schedule, which may encourage busy adult students to continue their education and increase enrollments.

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Ten things we heard at the Labour Party Conference

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Baroness Smith was keen on the idea of partnerships stating: ‘Better progression from further education to higher education would make a big difference. There should be more flexibility to access and delivery. There can’t just be one route.’