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2020 30 UNDER 30: EDUCATION

Dec 6, 2019
Leventhal is the first and only female VP at University Ventures, one of the most active higher ed funds, managing nearly three-quarters of its active portfolio. She is also a cofounder of the Alternative to College, an online resource for people looking for career training programs that are cheaper and faster than college degrees.
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2020 30 UNDER 30: EDUCATION

Dec 6, 2019
Founded by four Illinois State University students, Packback's AI-supported discussion platform encourages students to ask thought-provoking questions. The platform, which has raised $10.7 million in venture funding...
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2020 30 UNDER 30: EDUCATION

Dec 6, 2019
PeopleGrove makes software for higher-ed institutions to connect students with advisors, alumni and career opportunities. The company works with schools' alumni and advisor networks to support recruiting...
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Beyond Bootcamps: How Employers Can Help Nontraditional Learners Succeed

Dec 6, 2019
In the last six years the number of students graduating from coding bootcamps has reportedly increased 11-fold, to an estimated 23,043 in 2019. Encouragingly, some of these programs aim to bring more women, minorities...
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Philanthropy Can Reshape Education in Ways That Will Stand the Test of Time

Dec 3, 2019
At Morehouse College's graduation in May, billionaire Robert Smith made headlines when he announced that he would singlehandedly pay o all the student debt of the class of 2019. But as it turned out, that wasn't all...
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The Mind-Blowing Hypocrisy of Elite College Admissions

Nov 29, 2019
Varsity Blues has exposed just how bad it is, writes Ryan Craig.
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Credly's CEO on how colleges can prepare students for skills-based hiring

Nov 27, 2019
Jonathan Finkelstein joins our series in which higher ed leaders answer questions about changes in postsecondary education.
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Why Coaching Is Vital For Young Leaders

Nov 25, 2019
The educational system in the United States is flawed. And any college graduate (or parent of a college graduate) has felt the pain of working with Career Services, in preparation for entering the workforce. While...
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What Employers Can Do to Close the Skills Gap That Colleges Cannot

Nov 25, 2019
Did you know that the U.S. economy could lose over $2.5 trillion if the skills gap isn't closed? This is now a critical challenge, affecting fresh graduates and employers alike.
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Generation Z Finds Alternative Paths to the Job Market in America

Nov 22, 2019
Generation Z is questioning the value of college degrees in the U.S., according to Ryan Craig in the Harvard Business Review.
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