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Jonathan Alger to step down after 2 years as American University’s president

Alger is leaving the presidency to become the first America 250 Fellow on democracy and education, an appointed role with two higher education associations.

Is AI changing the job market for new college grads?

While some tech companies are eliminating jobs as artificial intelligence capabilities become more advanced, one expert said there hasn’t been a major decline in opportunities for students applying for jobs right after graduating.

Over 1 million veterans may be eligible for education benefits they didn’t know they had

More than 1 million veterans may qualify for additional education benefits after the VA dropped its appeal in a GI Bill case. Some may now receive up to 48 months of benefits and reimbursement for past education costs.

U.Va. researcher: Most schools are unable to fully support students returning to class after mental health ER visit

More and more students are going to hospital emergency departments for mental health related visits, but schools don’t have evidence-based practices to support them when they return to class, according to a University of Virginia researcher.

Virginia establishes food pantry program for public colleges

Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Monday signed a bill approving Virginia lawmakers’ plan to create the Hunger-Free Campus Food Pantry Grant Program, which will provide free food to college students.