as in education
attendance as a student at a college or university
Students and their parents worry about the rising cost of higher education.
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Recent Examples of higher education
These medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing injuries and diseases through medical imaging require roughly 13 to 15 years of higher education, including earning a bachelor’s degree, completing medical school, a radiology residency and an optional fellowship.
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Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
After graduation, when those laws are no longer supporting youths, the Americans with Disabilities Act helps level the playing field by breaking down barriers to higher education, job training and, ultimately, career performance.
—Zena Naiditch, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
What higher education issues will dominate the scene in 2025?
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Money raised from Arizona lottery games goes toward funding higher education, health and human services, environmental conservation and economic and business development in the state.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 1 Jan. 2025
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Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
After graduation, when those laws are no longer supporting youths, the Americans with Disabilities Act helps level the playing field by breaking down barriers to higher education, job training and, ultimately, career performance.
—Zena Naiditch, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
What higher education issues will dominate the scene in 2025?
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Money raised from Arizona lottery games goes toward funding higher education, health and human services, environmental conservation and economic and business development in the state.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for higher education
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Kim said he’s been mulling legislation that could win bipartisan support and help people come together — perhaps investments in civics education or a national service program as the country prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary.—
Mary Clare Jalonick,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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Labor shortages, among other factors, are causing some hiring managers and supervisors to prioritize the weighted value of experience and skills above education.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Resettlement agencies typically help refugees adjust to life in the U.S., assisting with employment, housing, and schooling.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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They were offered no schooling and allowed outside for just an hour a day.—
Jazzmin Jiwa,
TIME,
16 Jan. 2025
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When Florida Lottery Secretary John Davis switched from talking about gaming security to eliminating in-state tuition for students who are living in the country illegally — one of DeSantis’ priorities for the special session — Rep. Vicki Lopez, R-Miami, stopped him.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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The money would go toward an education savings account, or voucher, that would designate state dollars for families to pay for private school tuition.—
Jackson Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Jan. 2025
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Jupiter, on the other hand, is the planet of expansion, wisdom and higher learning.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
14 Jan. 2025
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Your celestial ruler, Venus, is transiting Aquarius — your fifth house of romance, self-expression and passion — while Jupiter in Gemini energizes your expansive ninth house of exploration and higher learning.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
18 Dec. 2024
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He’s been writing, editing and teaching for nearly 50 years, with stops in Hagerstown, Maryland; Riverside, California; Annapolis; Baltimore; and, since 1981, Washington.—
David Lightman,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Jan. 2025
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Specifically, the teachings of Immanuel Kant made an indelible impact.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Higher education.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/higher%20education. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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