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U.S. Universities Launch Bachelor's Degrees in Content Creation Amidst Growing Creator Economy Demand

U.S. Universities Launch Bachelor's Degrees in Content Creation Amidst Growing Creator Economy Demand

U.S. universities are introducing new bachelor's degree programs in content creation, signaling a formal recognition of the burgeoning creator economy. Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication will enroll its first Content Creation majors this fall, offering curriculum in video and podcast production, audience analytics, and personal branding. Students in this program will be required to build and demonstrate measurable growth on a chosen platform for their capstone project. This development follows the launch of three similar bachelor's degrees in fall 2023 and the establishment of the nation's first academic center for the creator economy by Syracuse University in September. These programs aim to address the significant demand for skilled professionals within the rapidly expanding industry that relies on personality-driven, attention-capturing content.
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College of DuPage Launches New Cyber Threat Intelligence Degree to Combat AI-Driven Cyberattacks

College of DuPage Launches New Cyber Threat Intelligence Degree to Combat AI-Driven Cyberattacks

The College of DuPage (COD) has introduced a new Cyber Threat Intelligence A.A.S. degree program. This initiative aims to equip students with the skills to analyze cyber threats, respond to digital attacks, and leverage artificial intelligence (AI) in cyber defense strategies. The curriculum, developed by COD’s Computer and Information Technology (CIT) and Computer and Information Science (CIS) programs, integrates coursework in cybersecurity, threat intelligence, and AI. According to Tony Chen, professor of Computer and Information Technology, the degree aligns with the National Security Agency’s (NSA) focus on competencies in both cybersecurity and AI. The program will cover cyber defense, network security fundamentals, and a dedicated Cyber Threat Intelligence course. Several existing certificates within the CIT and CIS programs can be stacked towards this new degree. COD is recognized by the NSA as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense and plans to pursue the NSA’s CyberAI designati...
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Machine Learning Skills Crucial for Tech Career Success, Emphasizing Python and Algorithm Understanding

Machine Learning Skills Crucial for Tech Career Success, Emphasizing Python and Algorithm Understanding

Machine Learning Skills Crucial for Tech Career Success, Emphasizing Python and Algorithm Understanding
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Udacity Expands Agentic AI Contractor Hiring and Offers Educational Promotions

Udacity Expands Agentic AI Contractor Hiring and Offers Educational Promotions

Udacity Expands Agentic AI Contractor Hiring and Offers Educational Promotions
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Digital Transformation: Integrating Technology for Business Efficiency and Growth

Digital Transformation: Integrating Technology for Business Efficiency and Growth

Digital Transformation: Integrating Technology for Business Efficiency and Growth
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Arizona can't afford to lose the global talent race | Opinion

Arizona can't afford to lose the global talent race | Opinion

International student enrollment is falling in Arizona. The long-term cost may be lost talent for employers already struggling to fill critical jobs.
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U.S. Education Department Data Reveals High Nonpayment Rates for Student Loans at 500 Colleges, Primarily For-Profit Institutions

U.S. Education Department Data Reveals High Nonpayment Rates for Student Loans at 500 Colleges, Primarily For-Profit Institutions

New data from the U.S. Education Department indicates that at 500 colleges and universities across the U.S., at least 40% of recent federal loan borrowers are not repaying their loans. This data covers approximately 17 million borrowers who entered repayment between January 2020 and May 2025. The vast majority of these institutions (424) are private, for-profit schools, with only 15 being public institutions. Many of these for-profit colleges, such as UEI College and Miller-Motte College, rely heavily on federal aid, with some receiving between 79% and 89% of their revenue from the U.S. government. The nonpayment rates at these schools are significantly higher than the average of around 15% seen at public and private non-profit institutions. Experts like Eileen Connor of the Project on Predatory Student Lending and Preston Cooper of the American Enterprise Institute raise concerns about the value these schools provide and their continued access to federal funding.
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Exclusive: OpenAI launches road tour to educate older Americans on AI

Exclusive: OpenAI launches road tour to educate older Americans on AI

OpenAI and AARP are partnering to teach older Americans how to use artificial intelligence to spot scams.
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U.S. Education Department Data Reveals High Student Loan Nonpayment Rates at 500 Colleges

U.S. Education Department Data Reveals High Student Loan Nonpayment Rates at 500 Colleges

The U.S. Education Department has released new data indicating that at least 40% of recent students who borrowed federal loans from 500 colleges and universities are not repaying them. This data covers approximately 17 million borrowers who entered repayment between January 2020 and May 2025. Eileen Connor, head of the Project on Predatory Student Lending, described these numbers as "jaw-dropping." The majority of these institutions, 424 out of 500, are private, for-profit schools. Examples include Tulsa Welding School and Miller-Motte College, where over half of recent borrowers are not making payments. Many cosmetology and barbering schools also show high nonpayment rates, such as Legends Barber College, where 81% of its 100 borrowers are not repaying their loans. In contrast, public and private non-profit institutions had average nonpayment rates around 15%. The Education Department declined to comment directly on the story but referred to a previous statement from Undersecretary of Education Nicholas K...
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Adobe Offers 71% Discount on Creative Cloud Pro for Eligible Students and Teachers

Adobe Offers 71% Discount on Creative Cloud Pro for Eligible Students and Teachers

Adobe Offers 71% Discount on Creative Cloud Pro for Eligible Students and Teachers
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Social Networks Crucial for Professional and Personal Success, Offering Capital, Talent, and Resilience

Social Networks Crucial for Professional and Personal Success, Offering Capital, Talent, and Resilience

Social Networks Crucial for Professional and Personal Success, Offering Capital, Talent, and Resilience
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University of South Dakota – Sioux Falls Reports Significant Enrollment Growth in Business and Healthcare Programs

University of South Dakota – Sioux Falls Reports Significant Enrollment Growth in Business and Healthcare Programs

The University of South Dakota – Sioux Falls has announced a substantial increase in its enrollment, particularly within its business and healthcare programs. The Sioux Falls campus welcomed 649 students this fall semester, experiencing a 48.5% growth in full-time, first-time freshman enrollment. This growth is attributed to the university's deliberate expansion of academic programs designed to meet local workforce demands. Key areas of growth include nursing, health sciences, and business programs. The university also recently added a radiological technology specialization within the health sciences program in January 2026, which prepares students for careers in imaging procedures like X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs. Additionally, the USD Beacom School of Business has seen a 29.5% increase in graduate business program enrollment since 2022, with total enrollment across the business school reaching an all-time high this fall. The university is also strengthening partnerships with institutions like Southeast Te...