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What to expect from an Online MRA degree: Cost, tme & opportunities

What to expect from an Online MRA degree: Cost, tme & opportunities

Going for a graduate degree’s a big swing—time, cash, and grit are all on the line. But for pros juggling jobs and ambitions, online programs are a game-changer, offering flexibility to learn without hitting pause on life. The Master of Research Administration (MRA) is picking up steam, training folks to master research funding, compliance, and […] … learn more→

What is the purpose of a doctorate? What the history of the university's highest degree teaches us

What is the purpose of a doctorate? What the history of the university’s highest degree teaches us

In the world of degrees, the doctorate occupies a special place. Not only is it the highest academic degree, but it not only certifies the mastery of skills, but also demonstrates the ability to produce new knowledge. How did it gain recognition in the job market? As a cost-saving measure, the 2025 finance law abruptly […] … learn more→

Trump administration’s conflicting messages on Chinese student visas reflect complex US-China relations

Trump administration’s conflicting messages on Chinese student visas reflect complex US-China relations

President Donald Trump appears to have walked back plans for the U.S. State Department to scrutinize and revoke visas for Chinese students studying in the country. On June 11, 2025, Trump posted on his social media platform TruthSocial that visas for Chinese students would continue and that they are welcome in the United States, as their presence “has always […] … learn more→

The hidden bias in college admissions tests: How standardized exams can favor privilege over potential

The hidden bias in college admissions tests: How standardized exams can favor privilege over potential

At first glance, calls from members of Congress to restore academic merit in college admissions might sound like a neutral policy. In our view, these campaigns often cherry-pick evidence and mask a coordinated effort that targets access and diversity in American colleges. As scholars who study access to higher education, we have found that when these efforts are paired with pressure to reinstate standardized tests, they […] … learn more→

Assessment in the age of AI – unis must do more than tell students what not to do

Assessment in the age of AI – unis must do more than tell students what not to do

In less than three years, artificial intelligence technology has radically changed the assessment landscape. In this time, universities have taken various approaches, from outright banning the use of generative AI, to allowing it in some circumstances, to allowing AI by default. But some university teachers and students have reported they remain confused and anxious, unsure about what […] … learn more→

Dealing with perfectionism

Dealing with perfectionism

Some academic writers are crippled by the desire to write perfect prose from the very start. Even though they know that the first draft is always rough, they find writing rough difficult. They have what writing advice calls an over-active inner critic. Rather than saving that little critical voice for reading and refining the first […] … learn more→

Seven methods to achieve optimal academic performance

Seven methods to achieve optimal academic performance

Let’s imagine two students with similar abilities in different academic, social, and family environments. Logic tells us that the better the environmental conditions (quality teaching, a stimulating environment, personalized attention, or a family atmosphere conducive to study), the better their academic results will be. And yet, we often encounter students who, against all odds, achieve […] … learn more→

Harvard fights to keep enrolling international students – 4 essential reads about their broader impact

Harvard fights to keep enrolling international students – 4 essential reads about their broader impact

A federal judge in Boston on May 23, 2025, temporarily blocked a Trump administration order that would have revoked Harvard University’s authorization to enroll international students. The directive from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and resulting lawsuit from Harvard have escalated the ongoing conflict between the Trump administration and the Ivy League institution. It’s also the latest step […] … learn more→

Teacher -researchers in search of lost time: a look at the academic malaise

Teacher -researchers in search of lost time: a look at the academic malaise

As higher education transforms, administrative burdens are increasing and the race for publications is accelerating. How do academics experience their work today? This is what the major survey “Teachers-researchers: a great sick body” (Enseignants-rechercheurs: un grand corps malade) , published in May 2025 by Le Bord de l’eau, sheds light on. We invite you to read an […] … learn more→

Strategic management skills from online Graduate Business programs

Strategic management skills from online Graduate Business programs

Are you ready to advance your career by gaining essential leadership abilities designed to help you manage the challenges of today’s unpredictable business world? Effective leadership through changing times requires strategic management skills to make informed decisions while guiding teams. And guess what? You can obtain these skills without having to stop your professional activities. […] … learn more→