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- 1Research divided on AI's impact on graduate employment▼While some research shows that # AI is leading to reduced opportunities for graduate employment, other research shows it
New analysis of unemployment data suggests AI has not so far hit recent graduates as hard as predicted, contradicting earlier research warning that AI was reducing graduate job opportunities. The debate is playing out online, with commentators pointing out that studies on both sides reach opposing conclusions about whether AI adoption is squeezing entry-level roles for new degree-holders.
- 2Graduate students say Trump loan caps reshape payment plans▼Graduate students say Trump’s federal loan caps are reshaping their education payment plans
Graduate students, including those at George Washington University, say new federal student loan caps introduced under the Trump administration are forcing them to rethink how they will pay for their education. With borrowing limits set on federal loans, students report exploring alternatives such as private loans, employer support, or delaying enrollment as they adjust their financial plans.
- 3As coding boom fades, computer science grads pivot to AI skills●As coding boom fades, computer science grads focus on AI skills
With demand for traditional software coding roles cooling, computer science graduates are increasingly concentrating on artificial intelligence skills to stay competitive in the job market. Employers and educators are shifting expectations, and new grads are adapting their training toward AI and machine learning expertise as the once-booming programming job market slows.
- 4Oregon Audit Finds Education Department Failed to Oversee $338 Million Graduation Program▼Audit: Oregon Department of Education Has Failed to Oversee $338 Million Program for Boosting High School Graduation Rates
A new audit finds the Oregon Department of Education failed to properly oversee a $338 million program aimed at boosting high school graduation rates. The review says the agency did not track whether funds were spent effectively or whether schools met program requirements, raising questions about accountability and whether the money actually improved outcomes for students across the state.