It may be time to rethink some of our established models of higher education. Let's consider two classic paradigms. By most definitions, liberal arts education refers to those college studies related to areas such as literature, languages, philosophy, humanities, history, mathematics, psychology and science. These instructional elements are among the most time-honored part of a […]

From construction workers and machinists to occupational therapists and fire fighters, skilled laborers are in high demand. And shortages of employees like these are making it difficult for companies to fill jobs. In a July 2016 survey, the National Association for Business Economics found that 31 percent of its members experienced labor shortages; and the […]

As American politicians tout plans to help displaced energy workers, universities are already creating scholarships and entrepreneurial opportunities to help the unemployed and underemployed gain footing in an ever-greening economy. Ten scholarships for former energy workers offered by the University of Wyoming's College of Engineering and Applied Sciences can be used at the institution or […]

When a trio of students at Christopher Newport University in Virginia wanted to start a program to collect leftover food from the dining halls each night and deliver it to a rescue mission, Kevin Ososkie had some questions. As director of the university's dining services, he knew the students were passionate enough to follow through, […]