higher education

noun

Definition of higher educationnext
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 Donor revolts—growing widespread skepticism toward higher education. — Scott White, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Unlike those earlier initiatives, however, the new proposal reaches beyond curriculum and into the employment structure of military higher education itself. — James Laporta, CBS News, 31 July 2026 The presidential advisor position was created following the 2006 CSU Tribal Summit, which brought together leaders from more than 40 California tribal nations to address the systemic underrepresentation of Native Americans in higher education. — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026 This recognition is especially meaningful because the ranking examines the full educational cycle, looking at enrollment in preschool, graduation rates and national test scores in K–12 schools and graduation rates in higher education. — Jared Polis, Denver Post, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for higher education
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  1. education
  2. schooling
  3. tuition
  4. higher learning
  5. teaching
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  • In addition the awards themselves, winners will participate in a weekend of education programing, networking opportunities and exclusive access to Academy members to support their career advancement.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Some of us will be first-generation physicians and the financial burden of medical education rests largely on our shoulders.
    — Opinion, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of education
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  • A number of Democratic governors in key swing states have not opted in to the Education Freedom Tax Credit, a major new initiative embraced by school choice advocates that can be used to help fund private schooling.
    — Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Although many families strive to share these responsibilities, research has consistently found that mothers tend to shoulder a larger share of the work tied to their kids’ schooling.
    — Kristy Buzard, The Conversation, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of schooling
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  • The school’s tuition after scholarships and aid is comparable to in-state public universities in North Carolina, Baucom said.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Two months later, the University of Notre Dame enhanced its undergraduate financial aid program so that students from families with annual income below $150,000 would have all their tuition costs covered starting in the 2026-27 academic year.
    — Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
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  • The future of higher learning is not about students traveling to universities.
    — Habib Al Souleiman, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of higher learning
Noun
  • New offensive coordinator Gordon Sammis also made sure to use the moment as a teaching opportunity.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
  • While Rignol had argued largely over the use of tools like GPTZero, Rouwenhorst made clear that his teaching team had multiple reasons for concern.
    — Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026
Definition of teaching

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