college

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“When you exclude ‘STARs’—those skilled through alternative routes—and only consider candidates with a four-year college degree, you’re screening out half of the potential labor force,” says Julia Nitschke, director of analytics at Opportunity@Work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Sometimes closed schools are absorbed by a bigger college, but abrupt shutdowns can leave behind land and buildings that aren’t easily repurposed, especially in remote areas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

"But for me, who's never had a college education, who's never written an essay before, having to write personal statements, fill out CVs, it's been very daunting."

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

His parents, Mark and Kelley, both played in college, and his father went on to play professionally indoors before becoming a coach.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

When we get inside, Liz is actually setting the table—doing a chore like a normal kid, like there’s no standardized test or college application hanging over her.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz