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- 1Graduate students say Trump loan caps are reshaping payment plans▼Graduate students say Trump’s federal loan caps are reshaping their education payment plans
Graduate students, including those at George Washington University, report that federal loan caps introduced under the Trump administration are forcing them to rethink how they finance their education. With new limits on federal borrowing, students say they are weighing alternative payment plans, private loans, or reduced course loads to cover costs not previously capped.
- 2Research 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.
- 3Oregon 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.