At Penn State University Park, a remarkable initiative shines a spotlight on the resilience and achievements of first-generation college students—those whose parents or legal guardians have not earned a bachelor’s degree. Through the Eta Psi chapter of Tri-Alpha, a national honor society, the
What happens when the classrooms of America face a shortage of teachers, not because of retirement or resignation, but because fewer people are choosing to enter the profession at all, threatening the very foundation of public education? Across the nation, a troubling trend has unfolded over recent
In a nation where the credibility of academic qualifications has long been undermined by rampant forgery, Nigeria's Federal Government has rolled out a groundbreaking directive to tackle this pervasive issue head-on. Effective from October 6, this policy mandates the verification of all academic
In a landscape where higher education faces constant scrutiny over cost, accessibility, and relevance, a recent comprehensive survey offers a refreshing perspective straight from the source—undergraduate students themselves, providing vital insights into their experiences. Conducted as part of
Higher education remains a vital pathway out of poverty, yet for many low-income students, access to colleges that genuinely support their success is frustratingly out of reach, with only a tiny fraction of institutions—less than 6% of four-year colleges in the United States—excelling in both
In a landscape where medical education is constantly under scrutiny for its standards and priorities, the University of South Florida (USF) Health Morsani College of Medicine has emerged as a standout, recently earning a perfect score of 100 in the inaugural Medical School Excellence Index released
