The college financial aid form has long been a stressor for high school seniors and their parents. Fixes have made it simpler and faster to complete, officials say.
Category: Colleges and Universities
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FAFSA Form for College Aid Will Be Less Stressful This Year, Officials Say
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Canada Hires U.S. Scholars From Harvard and Other Top Universities
The New York Times – On the Runway:A crackdown on American academia by the Trump administration has handed Canadian universities a rare opportunity to lure some top researchers north.
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Harvard’s A.I. Clones Will Hear Your Start-Up Pitch Now
The New York Times – Business:To create a new $699 bootcamp for entrepreneurs, Harvard Business School made A.I. versions of its faculty.
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Status Defines Friendship for Too Many Americans
The New York Times – On the Runway:The four-year degree isn’t just an economic signal; it’s become a lifestyle determinant.
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India’s College Boom Is Leaving Graduates in Debt and Without Jobs
The New York Times – Business:Families are betting their savings on private universities as a path to a better life. A shortage of well-paying work is turning that wager into frustration.
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As China Hunts for Scientific Talent, the US Makes It Easier
The New York Times – Business:Young researchers have long come to the U.S. for academic training, but a combination of Chinese money and U.S. restrictions is shifting the balance.
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A.I. Agents Are Taking Entire Online Courses for Cheating Students
The New York Times – On the Runway:As colleges and students embrace virtual classes, the ease of A.I. cheating is raising questions about the value of an online degree.
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Star Scholar Jason Arday Resigns From Cambridge
The New York Times – On the Runway:Jason Arday was hired by the University of Cambridge in 2023 as the youngest Black professor in its history. Doubt has since been cast on his academic qualifications and claims about his life.
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Tuskegee University Banned Bonnets and Durags. Students Mostly Wonder Why.
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Students at Tuskegee University in Alabama objected to the school’s new dress code, saying it was unnecessary and misunderstood the campus culture.