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NACIQI Meeting Delayed for a Second Time

NACIQI Meeting Delayed for a Second Time

Inside Higher Ed Jessica Blake October 14, 2025 In an email to committee members Tuesday, department officials said the meeting will now take place in December. The Department of Education has delayed the semiannual convening of its accreditation advisory committee for the second time this year, according to an email […]

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Nursing shortage is due to state policies

Nursing shortage is due to state policies

The Orange County Register  October 12, 2025 We were dismayed to read a news story last week that refers to California’s “severe nursing shortage.” It’s dismaying not only because of what it means for healthcare, but because such shortages have plagued the state for years. These persistent shortages upend a […]

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California governor signs Cal State direct admissions program into law

California governor signs Cal State direct admissions program into law

Higher Ed Dive Ben Unglesbee October 14, 2025 A pilot version of the program proactively offered thousands of students acceptance into the public university system. Dive Brief: Qualifying high school seniors in California will be automatically admitted to a California State University campus for fall 2027 and beyond under a […]

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Why America needs to tax-incentivize tradesmen, not just college graduates

Why America needs to tax-incentivize tradesmen, not just college graduates

Fox News Mike Sarraille and Kirk Offel October 11, 2025 Aggressive tax breaks for tradesmen needed as skilled worker shortage threatens national security Walk onto any construction site in America, and you’ll hear the same story: We can’t find enough skilled workers. Electricians, welders, HVAC technicians, plumbers and heavy-equipment operators are […]

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Nearly 500 Education Dept. Employees Fired

Nearly 500 Education Dept. Employees Fired

Inside Higher Ed Jessica Blake October 10, 2025 The Trump administration threatened to lay off federal workers because of the government shutdown. Thousands reportedly got pink slips Friday. Staff members at the Department of Education will be affected by the mass layoffs taking place across the federal government, a spokesperson […]

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White-Collar Workers Want to Switch to the Trades: Report

White-Collar Workers Want to Switch to the Trades: Report

Newsweek October 6, 2025 As artificial intelligence (AI) threatens previously stable careers, a whopping 62 percent of white-collar workers say they would switch to the skilled trades for more job stability and pay, according to a new report from FlexJobs. Why It Matters The trades have become a stable career option for many as the job […]

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Legacy Education Recognized for Excellence in Community Impact and Student Support

Legacy Education Recognized for Excellence in Community Impact and Student Support

The City Journals October 7, 2025 Legacy Education Receives Community Impact Award from CECU Legacy Education was selected as the recipient of the 2025 Community Impact Award from the Career Education Colleges and Universities (“CECU”). This award honors institutions that demonstrate exceptional commitment to serving their local communities through innovative partnerships, […]

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