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Kaplan Survey Reveals Politics Continues to Drive Law School Admissions Competition

Kaplan Survey Reveals Politics Continues to Drive Law School Admissions Competition

A recent survey conducted by Kaplan, Inc., a global education company, indicates that the current political climate in the U.S. is a significant factor in the ongoing surge in law school applicants. The survey, which polled admissions officers from 90 American Bar Association-accredited law schools between July and September 2026, found that 91% of respondents believe the 2026-2027 application cycle will be at least as competitive as the previous one. Specifically, 10% identified the political climate as the main driver for the applicant increase in 2025-2026, while an additional 44% considered it a major factor, and 39% saw it as a moderate influence. This trend follows an 8% increase in applicants in 2025-2026, building on an 18% surge the year prior. Nationwide, 82,484 individuals applied to ABA-accredited law schools this year, marking the largest applicant pool since 2010, according to Law School Admission Council data. Glen Stohr, lead LSAT instructional designer at Kaplan, noted that elevated number...

Edith Duran-Reyes Joins Marquette's Trinity Fellows Program, Focusing on Corporate Communication and Nonprofit Service in Milwaukee

Edith Duran-Reyes Joins Marquette's Trinity Fellows Program, Focusing on Corporate Communication and Nonprofit Service in Milwaukee

Edith Duran-Reyes has joined Marquette University's Trinity Fellows Program as part of the Class of 2028. She is pursuing a master’s degree in corporate communication while serving as a communication fellow at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Milwaukee. Duran-Reyes, a Milwaukee native, brings prior volunteer and professional experience in the nonprofit sector to her new role. Her work at Cristo Rey involves communicating the experiences and achievements of students and raising awareness about the school's mission and educational model. She emphasizes that effective communication extends beyond sharing information to telling stories that demonstrate the impact of an organization's mission. The Trinity Fellows Program pairs graduate study with meaningful work in the Greater Milwaukee area, supporting emerging leaders committed to social and economic justice through placements in various nonprofit organizations addressing issues like educational access, food security, and community development.

Google AI Educator Series Offers Hands-On Workshops for Faculty and Staff

Google AI Educator Series Offers Hands-On Workshops for Faculty and Staff

Google is hosting an 'AI Educator Series,' a set of hands-on workshops designed for faculty, instructors, and research staff. These sessions, led by Google product experts, will cover various applications of AI, specifically focusing on Google's Gemini. Two main topics will be addressed: 'Teaching and Learning: Create Process-based Assessments' and 'Productivity and Efficiency: Write Better Grants.' The teaching and learning session will demonstrate Gemini's capabilities as a creative partner for generating frameworks and rubrics for evaluation. The productivity and efficiency session will showcase Gemini Notebook as a 'Grant-Alignment Engine,' illustrating how it can securely upload Requests for Proposals and draft abstracts to identify structural gaps and suggest targeted adjustments before submission. Participants who complete a session will receive an official Google AI Educator Series digital badge.

Campus Compact Relaunches Community Engagement Professional Credentialing Program

Campus Compact Relaunches Community Engagement Professional Credentialing Program

Campus Compact has relaunched its Community Engagement Professional (CEP) Credentialing program, designed to enhance the expertise and practice of individuals in the field of community engagement. The program offers microcredentials across key competencies, including Community Engagement Fundamentals, Community Partnerships, Community-Engaged Learning & Teaching, Engaged Research, and Critical Commitments. Participants can pursue these microcredentials through independent, self-paced learning or facilitated cohort learning, with the next cohort scheduled to begin in early 2027. Campus Compact member institutions also have the option to integrate the program for staff professional development at a discounted rate. Completing five microcredentials qualifies individuals for full certification as a Campus Compact Community Engagement Professional, providing formal recognition of their competency in higher education civic and community engagement. This initiative aims to support individuals at various career st...

University of Pennsylvania's StartUP Fund Invests in Three Faculty-Founded Companies

University of Pennsylvania's StartUP Fund Invests in Three Faculty-Founded Companies

University of Pennsylvania's StartUP Fund Invests in Three Faculty-Founded Companies

Astronomy Department Chair Proposes 'Cognitive Sanctuaries' to Counter AI's Impact on Academic Integrity

Astronomy Department Chair Proposes 'Cognitive Sanctuaries' to Counter AI's Impact on Academic Integrity

Jess Werk, Professor and Chair of Astronomy at the University of Washington, has proposed the concept of 'cognitive sanctuaries' within academic departments to safeguard the integrity of doctoral education and scientific thought in an era increasingly influenced by generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). Werk argues that while AI offers powerful tools, its rapid output and the academic system's emphasis on productivity over understanding pose a risk to the development of critical thinking and genuine scientific inquiry, particularly for Ph.D. students. The proposal, discussed at an Astronomy faculty retreat, outlines practical suggestions for Ph.D. processes, faculty reward systems, and department community building. These include developing detailed rubrics for dissertations, conducting live and unassisted evaluations, removing publication requirements for advancement, and setting clear boundaries on AI use in research to foster a culture that values iterative thought, process, and the human element of d...

Tilburg University Offers Scholarship for University of Liberia Students for Master's Program

Tilburg University Offers Scholarship for University of Liberia Students for Master's Program

Tilburg University in the Netherlands is offering a specific scholarship for students and staff from the University of Liberia. This scholarship provides a 15,000 EUR grant for living costs and a 50% reduction on tuition fees for a one-year master's program at Tilburg Law School. The grant is designed to cover most of the living expenses, which are estimated to be between 1,000 to 1,200 EUR per month in Tilburg. Only one such scholarship is awarded annually, aiming to facilitate academic exchange between the two universities. Applicants must be current students or teaching staff at the University of Liberia, hold a bachelor's degree relevant to their chosen master's program, and meet the English language requirements. Conditional admission to a one-year master's program at Tilburg Law School starting in September is also a prerequisite. The application process requires submitting an admission application to the master's program and a scholarship web form with a motivation letter by April 1st, with decision...

University of New Haven's MBA Program Achieves Top National and Global Rankings

University of New Haven's MBA Program Achieves Top National and Global Rankings

The University of New Haven's Master of Business Administration (MBA) program has been recognized among the best in the United States and globally. In the latest QS Global MBA Rankings, the program secured the No. 100 position nationally and No. 301 globally. This achievement places it as one of only three MBA programs in Connecticut to be featured in these rankings, tying for second within the state alongside Fairfield University. The University of Connecticut's MBA program was ranked No. 73. This recognition follows the University of New Haven's recent inclusion in U.S. News & World Report's National Universities category for the first time, where it was ranked No. 276 in the U.S. These rankings highlight the growing national profile of the university and its career-focused academic programs. President Jens Frederiksen emphasized that the MBA program is designed to be rigorous, relevant, globally focused, and connected to the needs of today's employers.

Indigo Surpasses $20 Million in Premiums, Driven by AI-Powered Medical Liability Platform Growth

Indigo Surpasses $20 Million in Premiums, Driven by AI-Powered Medical Liability Platform Growth

Indigo Surpasses $20 Million in Premiums, Driven by AI-Powered Medical Liability Platform Growth

Denver Metro Restaurant Owner Zoe Romero Champions Cultural Sharing and Women's Entrepreneurship

Denver Metro Restaurant Owner Zoe Romero Champions Cultural Sharing and Women's Entrepreneurship

Denver Metro Restaurant Owner Zoe Romero Champions Cultural Sharing and Women's Entrepreneurship

Rutgers University-Newark Offers Combined Bachelor's/Master's Program in Urban Education

Rutgers University-Newark Offers Combined Bachelor's/Master's Program in Urban Education

Rutgers University-Newark is offering a Combined Bachelor’s/Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) program in Urban Education. This dual-degree program is designed for individuals aspiring to enter the teaching profession and aims to prepare teacher candidates to be agents of change in urban education. The program, which typically spans five years, leads to teacher certification in a desired subject area, a middle school subject endorsement, a baccalaureate degree, and a master’s degree. Students interested in this program must first apply to and be admitted to the Department of Urban Education as undergraduates at Rutgers University-Newark. The curriculum is described as rigorous yet flexible, accommodating the needs of graduate students who often balance coursework with other responsibilities. The Department of Urban Education provides two specific pathways within this program: a BA/MAT in Urban Secondary Education and a BA/MAT in ESL and Bilingual Urban Education.

Sopholis Lanier Faniel Applies for Julius Rosenwald Fund Grant for Master's Degree in Commercial Education

Sopholis Lanier Faniel Applies for Julius Rosenwald Fund Grant for Master's Degree in Commercial Education

Sopholis Lanier Faniel submitted an application to the Julius Rosenwald Fund in 1938, seeking a grant to pursue a master's degree in commercial education at Boston University. The application, identified as fisk_rf_ff_fge_383_5_00123, details Faniel's request for financial assistance for one year of study. The specific field of interest is commercial education. This application is part of the Julius Rosenwald Fund Archives, which spans from 1917 to 1948, and is housed at the John Hope and Aurelia E. Franklin Library. The Julius Rosenwald Fund was a significant philanthropic organization during the 20th century, particularly known for its contributions to African American history and education. The document itself is a single-page text in English, dated 1938, and is categorized under the Fellowship General section of the Fellowship Fund.