GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Jun 03 2026EDUCATION

New Rules Could Shut Down Most Art Schools

A new rule from the federal government could force nearly half of all graduate art programs like painting, music, and theater to close. Schools would lose access to student loans if their graduates earn less than typical young workers with just a bachelor’s degree. These programs have four years to

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Apr 10 2026EDUCATION

Top Health Program in the US Hails from Alabama

Alabama now hosts the nation’s leading healthcare management graduate program, based on a respected annual review. The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s health administration master’s degree stands at number one among 101 similar programs across the country. This ranking doesn’t just highlight a

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Nov 23 2025EDUCATION

Nursing Degrees Take a Hit: New Loan Rules Spark Concern

New rules from the U. S. Department of Education have stirred up a storm. Nursing degrees are no longer classified as "professional" degrees. This change, along with the end of a key loan program, has nursing groups up in arms. The changes come under President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill

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Mar 15 2025EDUCATION

Federal Probe Targets 45 Schools Over Diversity Initiative

The federal government launched a surprise attack on a program designed to boost the number of minority professors in business schools. This program, known as the Ph. D. Project, has been around for a while and has a simple goal: to make business school classrooms more diverse. The idea is that havi

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