higher-education

I am currently pursuing my bachelor’s in computer science at Western Governor's University (WGU). I am thinking about transferring to my local university to do their Regents Engineering Pathway ...

Background: In the past decade, little research has been conducted regarding individuals' stories about not initially being successful on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. An unsuccessful licensure examination attempt may affect the individual personally and profoundly in ways that could influence their future success. Method: Individual in-depth interviews were co…

This randomized controlled study examined the efficacy of a culturally adapted parent-mediated intervention for parents and young children with autism (n = 45) from low-resource households (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04505488). Families from these settings are often left out of autism intervention studies and arguably have unique needs not considered in autism intervention work. Parent/chi…

On June 12, UNC President Andy Feinstein opened his final Board of Trustees meeting before he steps down on Aug. 1, reflecting on the recently concluded legislative session, which he described as particularly challenging for higher education. With the state facing an approximately $1.5 billion deficit, lawmakers were required to make extensive cuts and funding reallocations.

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The increase in non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs) associated with sedentary lifestyles constitutes a priority challenge for health systems in Mexico. Professional training in Physical Culture may serve as a key agent in promoting active and healthy lifestyles.

As artificial intelligence takes on advising functions and automates both the production of student work and employer-side candidate screening, it threatens to hollow out the value of a university degree and widen existing inequalities. This perspective argues that the most valuable asset a university can offer students in a post-AI economy is credible endorsement, the capacity of a trusted facul…

IntroductionThe tendency to postpone academic responsibilities has become a critically observed phenomenon from personal, systemic, and social perspectives, as it transforms into a persistent habit that can impact various dimensions of university life. This behavior, known as academic procrastination, represents a challenge for higher education institutions in Latin America and around the world. …

In the Age of AI, Higher Ed’s Edge Is Being Human sara.custer@in… Thu, 06/18/2026 - 03:00 AM We’re prone to error, messy and need purpose—exactly what AI is not. Byline(s) Sara Custer

Applications Opening Soon for One of Canada’s Most Prestigious Fully Funded Graduate Scholarship Programs for African Students The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at McGill University is now preparing to launch its 2027 application cycle, offering a transformative opportunity for talented young African leaders to pursue fully funded master’s studies at one of Canada’s most prestigious […] …

IntroductionDigital transformation is reshaping customer service, with AI-powered chatbots enhancing user interactions and becoming increasingly integrated into business operations. In higher education, rapid advancements in artificial intelligence have heightened interest in understanding the factors influencing students' continuance intention (CI) toward AI chatbot use. This study develops and …

IntroductionThe need for interprofessional education (IPE) and interdisciplinary education (IDE) to train future professionals, able to address the increasingly complex challenges in society is widely supported. Interprofessional- and interdisciplinary education require specific skills from teachers, and proper training of teachers is, therefore, essential for sufficient achievement of the learni…

Journalist, author, and Lost Women of Science co-founder Katie Hafner visited the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) on June 11, 2026, for a special presentation and conversation with Nobel laureate The post Lost Women of Science’s Katie Hafner Joins Mary Brunkow for Conversation on Recognition, Mentorship, and Opportunity appeared first on Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) .

From the icy expanse of the South Pole, John Della Costa, a researcher on the Background Imaging of Cosmic Extragalactic Polarization (BICEP) project, watches STS.042/8.225 (Einstein, Oppenheimer, Feynman: Physics in the 20th Century), a free online class from MIT Open Learning’s OpenCourseWare, as part of a weekly “Fysics Fridays” series he started with his team. […] The post MIT Open Learning r…

From the Forbes daily newsletter June 17, 2026: The decline in enrollment for computer science and computer programming majors at universities from 2025 to 2026. Goldman Sachs’ Pierfrancesco Mei believes this is evidence that undergraduates are changing their behavior to avoid career paths... Read more

IntroductionThe achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4; Quality Education) is vital for global educational development. However, evidence on university students' knowledge, views, and understanding of SDG 4 remains scattered. This systematic review aimed to synthesize quantitative evidence on SDG 4 literacy among university students, including measurement approaches, construct defin…

The technologization of higher education has advanced unevenly among national systems, and research gaps persist on the mechanisms by which this transformation is institutionalized in the formal academic offer. In this framework, this study analyzes the evolution of the modalities of academic offer in Ecuadorian higher education over three consecutive time periods. To this end, a database of 8,71…

Introduction: Improving foundational literacy remains a major educational challenge in many developing countries, particularly in underserved rural settings where pupils often exhibit low reading proficiency. In Tanzania, literacy intervention programs have been introduced to strengthen early-grade reading competencies and contribute to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) on…

Faculty across higher education increasingly recognize the value of integrating the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their courses. What stops many is the belief that SDG integration requires major curriculum redesign or specialist sustainability expertise. In reality, meaningful integration can be simple, practical, and fully aligned with established teaching approaches such as activ…

Children's Hospital Los Angeles helps young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities prepare for employment through Project SEARCH, which provides hands-on experience, workplace skills and mentorship at CHLA.