Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Walmart is revamping its Live Better U education benefit program to focus on in-demand skills that will make associates more hirable for key roles in the company, according to a Feb. 22 update. The company is doubling…
Ever dreamt of strolling through bustling cities, losing yourself in awe-inspiring nature, exploring unique cultures, and making amazing memories with your favourite people? The thought of it is exhilarating, but the costs, especially for international travel, can be overwhelming. The often overlooked solution, personal loans for travel, is a realistic option. These loans can be…
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Pennsylvania colleges would be “equal partners” under Gov. Josh Shapiro’s plan to bring together the state’s university system and its community colleges, the governor’s office said in a recent report. Last month, the governor announced…
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Bay Path University announced Tuesday its plans to acquire Cambridge College, bringing together two private Massachusetts nonprofits focused on career education. The colleges expect the deal to close this June pending accreditor and regulatory approval….
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Transfer enrollment in fall 2023 rose by 5.3% year over year, according to new National Student Clearinghouse Research Center data released Wednesday. The bump represents almost 63,000 students. The number of students transferring directly from…
Dive Brief: A House bill introduced Feb. 16 would prohibit the U.S. Department of Labor from moving forward with its proposed rule updating the minimum salary threshold for determining overtime eligibility under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Under the bill, introduced by Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., the Secretary of Labor would be prohibited from finalizing,…
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Idaho lawmakers should “request or file appropriate legal action” against the state education board’s plan to acquire the University of Phoenix through a nonprofit corporation affiliated with the University of Idaho, a lawyer for the…
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: College earnings data often only includes students who finished their programs, but excluding those who didn’t complete their credentials could result in policymakers overlooking important information, a recent report from the Urban Institute suggests. The…
Your financial journey is full of opportunities. Things have changed from the old days of one-size-fits-all banking. In India’s financial world, there are new and creative solutions! Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) are here alongside traditional banks, offering different ways to get funds. NBFCs don’t directly give out loans. They team up with lending platforms to…
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The American Association of University Professors’ governing council unanimously voted Saturday to sanction the New College of Florida and Spartanburg Community College over shared governance concerns. Both New College and Spartanburg have been facing accusations of shared…