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In this week's News Roundup, we've found stories about leveraging innovative strategies, technology, and targeted interventions to address pressing educational and workforce challenges. From the resurgence of community colleges and non-degree credentials to the ethical integration of AI in classrooms and efforts to combat learning loss, a shared focus emerges on expanding access, improving quality, and preparing diverse student populations for the evolving economy.

Time to celebrate 🎉 We’re excited to share that CCA and its parent company Noodle collectively brought home 24 national awards in this year’s Education Digital Marketing Awards, which recognize the best work in digital higher ed marketing and communications! A panel of education marketers, creative directors, and industry pros reviewed more than 1,000 entries across multiple categories. Our winning work covered it all—social campaigns, microsites, digital media campaigns, vi

The articles featured in this week's News Roundup shine a light on a common thread: technology and smarter workforce linkages are reshaping education for today’s job market. From data-driven career coaching and expanded apprenticeships to virtual career fairs and AI-enabled learning, edtech and workforce development firms have opportunities to widen access, align curricula with in-demand skills, and support responsible, humane use of AI in student success and mental health.

The Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area names Mantra Health as its “Preferred Partner for Mental Health and Wellness Support.” Washington, D.C. – November 5, 2025 – Mantra Health has officially renewed its partnership with the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area, which names Mantra the “Preferred Partner for Mental Health and Wellness Support.” The partnership has met growing demand with accessible, affordable mental healt

Education and workforce development continues to evolve, with recent research highlighting both exciting opportunities and pressing challenges. From the transformative potential of augmented reality in classrooms to the declining aspirations for higher education among high schoolers, and the persistent issues surrounding quality employment and mental health, these developments underscore the need for innovative solutions.

NAIROBI — Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) men's Premier League champions Nairobi City Thunder have received a timely boost ahead of their second appearance at the Basketball Africa League (BAL). The national champions have renewed their partnership with American-based Nexford University that will see its players benefit from scholarship opportunities. The club's head of partnerships, Marcel Awori, says the partnership goes a long way in fulfilling their mission of enhancing

In the current era of the modern workforce, ensuring job quality, equitable education, and effective career preparation is of increasing importance. The articles in this week's News Roundup reveal notable disparities in employment conditions across the United States, alongside emerging approaches (such as artificial intelligence) to support learners with diverse needs. Additionally, new initiatives focus on creating alternative pathways that better prepare students for sustai

Funding supports continued scale of higher education partnerships for student-led peer learning; education leader Megan Dusenbery appointed CEO; founder Samyr Qureshi becomes Executive Chairman. MIAMI, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Knack , the leading student success technology platform that enables higher education institutions to power and scale peer learning programs, today announced the appointment of Megan Dusenbery as Chief Executive Officer. Founding CEO Samyr Qureshi

Mantra Health welcomes Les Cook, EdD, Chancellor Emeritus at Montana Technological University, to Student Affairs Leadership Council. Mantra Health is proud to announce Les Cook, EdD, as the newest new member of our Student Affairs Leadership Council , a strategic advisory group dedicated to advancing Mantra Health’s mission of providing high-quality mental health services to college students nationwide. With nearly four decades of experience in student affairs and higher edu

New York, NY— October 20, 2025 — Orijin, the leading education and workforce development platform for correctional facilities, is proud to announce that the feature film Sing Sing is now available on Orijin tablets in facilities across 19 U.S. states. This powerful true story of transformation, hope, and rehabilitation through the arts is now accessible to more than 63,000 incarcerated learners nationwide. Sing Sing, an A24 release, is inspired by the extraordinary life of Jo

This week's News Roundup features topics that collectively illustrate how education technology and workforce development are evolving in 2025, from AI shaping hiring and upskilling needs to the persistent gaps in school-based mental health, chronic absenteeism, and college readiness tied to poverty.

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Making business education more affordable, flexible, and career-focused worldwide Nexford University , a next-generation accredited online university designed for modern learners, announces the launch of its newly reimagined Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program. Inspired by learner and employer feedback and built for the world of work, the new BBA program offers multiple enhancements that dee