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
Explore opportunities in publishing, higher education, medicine and the law.
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 17 June 2025
The legislation marks the latest effort to increase political control of public higher education institutions in Texas, where a ban on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives took effect in January last year.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
Not surprisingly, Flynt and Black both are no fans of politicians pushing current censorship efforts on books and in higher education curriculum.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
No higher education institutions in Tennessee meet the program's threshold and therefore do not receive HSI funding.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 17 June 2025
The legislation marks the latest effort to increase political control of public higher education institutions in Texas, where a ban on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives took effect in January last year.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
Not surprisingly, Flynt and Black both are no fans of politicians pushing current censorship efforts on books and in higher education curriculum.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
No higher education institutions in Tennessee meet the program's threshold and therefore do not receive HSI funding.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for higher education
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Despite the state board approval of a lottery admissions at vocational schools, some business and vocational education advocates opposed to the change met Tuesday to discuss a legislative block, expanding seats and more steps forward.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
25 June 2025
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With an innate ability to automate repetitive, routine and time-consuming tasks, AI has transformed every facet of our lives, including manufacturing, distribution, transportation, healthcare, education, entertainment and more.—
Punnam Raju Manthena,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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The letter comes amid the former couple’s ongoing legal battles over their daughter’s schooling and summer schedule.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
16 June 2025
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With the governor’s signature, Craig can give someone a job after basic health and safety instruction instead of turning them away and directing them to get 1,550 hours of traditional and costly schooling.—
Andrew Wimer,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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During his years out of the White House and out of the spotlight, Barron reportedly attended Oxbridge Academy in West Palm Beach, Florida, which charges annual tuition of over $40,000.—
Kyle Khan-Mullins,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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The average cost of a complete trade school program's tuition and fees was $15,070 during the 2022-2023 school year, according to data from the federal Education Department's National Center for Education Statistics.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
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International students helped buoy American universities after the Great Recession In recent decades, international enrollment has shaped, and in some places transformed, higher learning across the country.—
Kevin Carey,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
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Mercury in Gemini activates your exotic ninth house of higher learning, travel and philosophy.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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And who could have guessed that Tight End University, the teaching camp co-hosted by Kelce, would provide so many photo opportunities of the celebrity couple for fans this week?—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2025
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Reaffirming a dedication to teaching, research and service reinforces institutional neutrality while asserting relevance.—
John Marino,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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“Higher education.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/higher%20education. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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