as in education
attendance as a student at a college or university
Students and their parents worry about the rising cost of higher education.
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Recent Examples of higher education
The deeper emergency is the long retreat of public investment, the market logic governing higher education, and the evaporation of a diverse philanthropic ecosystem.
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The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
There aren’t many places where productive dialogue for students can happen outside of higher education, DePaul President Robert Manuel said during the university’s Bridgebuilding Fellowship end-of-year celebration.
—Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Scientists, nonprofits, higher education object Many groups representing grant recipients are voicing their objections.
—Mirae Kim, The Conversation, 15 June 2026
About 68 percent of the organizations operated within the higher education sector.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
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The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
There aren’t many places where productive dialogue for students can happen outside of higher education, DePaul President Robert Manuel said during the university’s Bridgebuilding Fellowship end-of-year celebration.
—Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Scientists, nonprofits, higher education object Many groups representing grant recipients are voicing their objections.
—Mirae Kim, The Conversation, 15 June 2026
About 68 percent of the organizations operated within the higher education sector.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for higher education
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Meanwhile, a decline in sudden infant death syndrome could be connected to an increase in education about safe sleeping for infants, Warren said in a statement.—
Mike Stobbe,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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With an education and careers, many Parsi women tend to marry later in life – or sometimes not at all – and often have fewer children.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Siebel Newsom has said their experiences of bullying and remote schooling during the pandemic informed her views on restricting kids’ access to social media and the impacts of artificial intelligence on children’s mental health.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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George started his schooling at a Montessori preschool in Norfolk when the couple lived mostly at Anmer Hall, their home on the royal family's Sandringham estate.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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According to the fundraiser, donations will help cover expenses including tuition, health insurance and everyday living costs as the siblings work toward becoming financially independent.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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If a choice has to be made between funding a child's tuition and funding your own 401(k), the retirement account wins, every time.—
Jonathan I. Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Venus and Jupiter align in Cancer in the part of your chart governing long journeys, higher learning, and international exploration, making the first two weeks especially ripe for immersing yourself in a new culture and simply having a wonderful time.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 May 2026
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As Ohio’s largest city, Columbus has always been a hub for business, higher learning, and innovation.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
13 May 2026
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Notable recent episodes include A$AP Rocky teaching rap, Lea Michele and Jonathan Groff coaching kids for a talent show and Gigi Hadid advising the class on how to unlock their inner confidence.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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In what is likely a foregone conclusion, our court steps toward endorsing the view that States can force a religious organization to hire individuals who openly flout its religious beliefs and teachings.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2026
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“Higher education.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/higher%20education. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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