More colleges are helping students earn as they learn with apprenticeships
As skepticism about the value of college grows, schools are offering apprenticeship degrees — and students are signing up.
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Federal student loan borrowers in default must pay up or risk involuntary collection
107,000 Massachusetts federal student loan borrowers are in default and need to repay their loans or face serious consequences such as having their paycheck garnished. -
Trump administration says Harvard will receive no new grants until it meets White House demands
The administration previously froze $2.2 billion in federal grants to Harvard, and Trump is pushing to strip the school of its tax-exempt status. -
Trump again threatens to strip Harvard University of its tax-exempt status
Economists say the move would carry major consequences for Harvard. -
Worcester School Committee names next superintendent of city's school district
Brian Allen will replace current Superintendent Rachel Monárrez, who's stepping down in June. -
From Robin Hood to resumes: The humanities get a job market makeover
Schools like Georgia Tech have reframed liberal arts as essential career training, and students are responding in big numbers. -
Harvard renames DEI office, shifts focus amid pressure from Trump administration
University says it will prioritize first-generation and low-income students; critics worry it’s backing down. -
Outgoing METCO head stands behind the program despite recent attacks on DEI
“It is pretty appalling to see what's happening at the federal level,” says METCO President Milly Arbaje-Thomas. “The fact that we're even looking to dismantle words that are positive.” -
College presidents sign letter of ‘moral courage’ and condemn Trump’s actions
Leaders with the American Association of Colleges and Universities call for “constructive engagement” and condemn the Trump administration when it comes to higher education. -
Harvard sues Trump administration to stop the freeze of more than $2 billion in grants
The Trump administration recently called for broad reforms at Harvard. After the university refused, the government froze billions of dollars in federal funding. -
Worcester Public Schools superintendent stepping down in June
Rachel Monárrez accepted a superintendent position in California.
