Careers

Colleges and universities turn to their alumni cohorts to aid students in developing professional and life skills.

In what may be the first such acquisition of its kind, the independent student paper at Iowa’s flagship university has purchased two local weekly newspapers.

University-hosted events can offer experiential learning and professional development opportunities for students to launch them into their careers and recognize their individual talents.

Prairie State College in Illinois connects underemployed young people in the local Cook County area with internships—and, sometimes, an education.

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber serves as a bridge between local colleges and small businesses to promote economic flourishing in the area and connect students to careers.

A program originating at the University of Georgia that has attracted students at 24 higher ed institutions trains the next generation of advertising and public relations leaders.

Pro bono consulting work provides students across American University with real-world skills and connections to working professionals to jump-start their careers.

Facing challenges in entrepreneurship has value, and new research highlights how educators can employ pedagogies that encourage students to work around difficulties.