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I had it easy with student debt – but Gen Z are completely screwed

More than a third of people now believe a degree isn’t worth the time and money it costs, and with farcical interest rates meaning student debt is rising faster than it can be paid off, graduates are furious. Or they would be, if they had the emotional …

Confidence in value of going to university has slumped amid anger over student debt

Published 2nd Jun 2026, 06:00 BST Confidence in the value of going to university has slumped amid declining job prospects and anger over student debt, a major survey of public opinion has found. The latest British Social Attitudes (BSA) survey found fewer …

British public losing faith in university value amid student debt and job fears

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A costly promise: Why Britain is losing faith in University Education

Public confidence in the value of a university degree is falling across Britain as rising tuition fees, growing student debt, a challenging graduate jobs market and fears about AI reshape perceptions of higher education. New survey findings reveal a …

Confidence in universities falling amid concern over loans and jobs

FEWER people believe university is worth the time and money than 20 years ago amid declining job prospects and anger over student debt, a major survey revealed today. The number of people saying university is not worth attending hit a record high of 34 per …

Strugglers versus savers: Why some young Canadians say retirement is ‘impossible’ while others plan to hang it up early

Henderson, the comedian, was able to graduate without student debt, thanks to some financial support from her parents and a small inheritance. But when she moved out of her parents’ home to her first apartment in Toronto in 2021, working at a job in the …

Simple solution to spiralling student debt

Australia’s student debt regime is being labelled a “broken system” sparking “debt spirals” as $1bn is added to HECS debts on Monday. The annual increase benchmark has already been lowered by this federal government, but on Monday all HECS debts are …

Student debts hiked $1bn, after-tax time hike proposal costed

Nick Bruining Q+A: Working abroad but still have student debt in Australia? What you need to do right now

Trump Admin’s Nursing ‘Professional Degree’ Change Faces New Lawsuit

A group of major nursing organizations has launched a new legal challenge against the Trump administration, arguing that its recent federal policy change could make it harder for nurses to afford advanced degrees and worsen shortages in the healthcare …

Letter to the Editor concerning “Parliament probes Stellenbosch University as cracks in system show”

SU remains one of Africa’s leading research-intensive universities, recognised for academic excellence, innovation, research output and social impact. Dear Editor Stellenbosch University (SU) notes with concern the article “Parliament probes Stellenbosch …

Congradulations: Looking at the Class of 2026 as it Enters Adulthood

The commencement speeches are over. The caps have been thrown. Somewhere, a graduate is clutching a diploma worth anywhere from $0 to $250,000 while doomscrolling apartment listings. And finding nothing. Welcome to adulthood, Class of 2026. The newest crop …

Jessica McArt named dean of College of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Jessica McArt, DVM ’07, Ph.D. ’13, has been named the Austin O. Hooey Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM), effective July 15. Her appointment was approved May 20 by the Cornell Board of Trustees’ Executive Committee and ratified June 2 by …

Addis, Kessler lead District 30 Assembly primary race

California assemblymember candidates Dawn Addis and Shannon Kessler are likely to move forward to the general election based on current vote count published by the California Secretary of State.  Addis, the incumbent Democrat, and Kessler, a Republican, …

Tony Blair has issued a call to arms – but will Labour listen?

Wednesday 03 June 2026 5:27 am  |  Updated:  Tuesday 02 June 2026 11:41 am (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images) Tony Blair’s blockbuster intervention is a reminder of a time when the government believed business was part of the solution to Britain’s …

I threw a party when my student debt hit £100,000 – I see it as a joke

Josh Hinh always knew it would take five years of university — and as a result, roughly £80,000 of student debt — to pursue his dream career in architecture. But Josh, who is 30, had not fully appreciated that he might never reduce his Plan 2 student loan …

Shrinking graduate premium sours views on value of a university education, UK poll shows

There was a time when going to university seemed a no-brainer. Better qualifications opened doors to better jobs with greater earning potential. But with the graduate premium shrinking, mounting anger about spiralling student debt and growing fears about …

Student loan borrowers in Milwaukee face higher payments as federal repayment plans change

MILWAUKEE — The U.S. Department of Education is giving borrowers enrolled in income-driven repayment plans at least 90 days to enroll in a new plan of their choice, but some Milwaukee borrowers say the new options are raising their monthly payments by …

Survey: Over half of US professionals regret their college degrees amid student debt concerns

A new survey finds that more than half of working professionals have some regrets about their college degree and a third of them said they regret getting the degree entirely. The biggest reason? Money.  Many graduates said student debt and the high price …

TORANOTEC Asset Management and InvestX to Launch Private Market Investment Offering

- Providing Access to Late-Stage Investment Opportunities in Leading U.S. Companies and Unicorns for Qualified Investors in Japan - MINATO-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN, June 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TORANOTEC Asset Management Ltd., a leading technology-enabled …

Business Reporter: How to combat knowledge governance failure

New 2026 guide positions enterprise intelligence as the missing foundation for AI success LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new report published by Bloomfire exposes the disconnect between generative AI investments and …

Convene Partners with TechSoup to Make Board Portal Software Accessible for Nonprofits

Eligible nonprofits can now claim a 50% discount on Convene Board Portal for nonprofits, built to accelerate decisions and drive meeting efficiency. NY, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Convene, the leading board portal software …

Beichen Strategic Capital Expands Research Support Framework with BIA Institutional Strategy Infrastructure

Intelligent strategy framework expected to support Japanese investors and IFA professionals through institutional-level market research and analytical tools TOKYO, JAPAN, June 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With increasing demand for …

Max Ventures Portfolio Sweeps Top Startup Competitions Across Europe

IKI Health won Next Unicorn at Ibiza Tech Forum. Courtbrain won 2nd at Padel World Summit. PynnAI and AngelHive validate a model picking startup winner. PALMA DE MALLORCA, BALEARES, SPAIN, June 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Two Max Ventures …

WealthTech Strategy Partners Welcomes Former T. Rowe Price Executive Steve Larson as Senior Advisor

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WealthTech Strategy Partners announced today that Steve Larson, a highly respected wealth management executive with more than 35 years of industry experience, has joined the firm as a …

Akorn Technology Launches New Akorn Natural Guard™ All-Natural Post-Harvest Solutions Platform for High-Value Produce

Akorn Natural Guard™ eliminates or significantly reduces reliance on conventional chemical fungicides and doubles shelf life. BERKELEY, CA, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Akorn Technology today announced the commercial launch …

Most Retirees Have Never Calculated the Largest Tax Bill of Their Lives, New Analysis Reveals

New Retirement Tax Planning Methodology Identifies Hidden Tax Liability Growing Inside Traditional IRAs and 401(k)s MCKINNEY, TX, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Retirement Tax Consultants today announced the launch of its …

Reltrix Launches in UAE to Redefine Global Trading Infrastructure

Reltrix launches in Dubai with a mission to transform trading technology infrastructure for brokers, exchanges, prop firms, and institutions. DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, June 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Reltrix, a next-generation …

Adapt or Get Automated: The Executive's Playbook for Winning With AI

All In On Data principals Peter Memon and David Gleason on why AI strategy is now business strategy. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- All In On Data LLC today announced the release of Artificial Intelligence …

Branded Hospitality and Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips Unite for High-Stakes Webinar on AI and Restaurant Tech M&A

"Stack & Scale" TMT Webinar Series Event Brings Together Industry Leaders to Navigate the Next Wave of Hospitality Technology Consolidation NEW YORK CITY , NY, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Branded Hospitality …

Study: 73% of New Homeowners Faced Unexpected Costs Within 6 Months of Buying

AmeriSave survey finds most recent buyers underestimated post-closing expenses, while 84% wish they'd done something differently during the home buying process. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Buying a home may …

Study: Half of Americans Plan to Spend More on Summer Travel Despite Rising Costs

BestMoney’s new research finds 81% of Americans say travel is pricier than a few years ago, and 53% say summer trip planning feels financially stressful. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Americans are preparing to …

Know Your Agent: The Book That Names the Thing Nobody in Banking Has Named Yet

As AI agents gain authority inside financial institutions, a new book argues the industry needs a governance discipline built specifically for them. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new book released for pre …

KMU-BIBLIOTHEK veröffentlicht Praxisbuch zur strategischen Vergütungsstruktur für KMU

KMU-BIBLIOTHEK veröffentlicht „Nicht mehr zahlen. Besser zahlen.“, einen Leitfaden zu Vergütung, Benefits und Mitarbeiterbindung für KMU. BERLIN, BRANDENBURG, GERMANY, June 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Die KMU-BIBLIOTHEK hat das neue Praxisbuch …

SourceFuse Achieves Prestigious AWS Managed Service Provider (MSP) Validation

AWS validates SourceFuse’s operational excellence, AI-powered delivery model, and next-generation cloud operations capabilities. JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SourceFuse, an AI-native engineering company …

Freesky Marks Five Years With 'Forged in Five': Celebrating Raw Power, Relentless Terrain, & the Riders Who Demand More

FREESKY celebrates five years of all-terrain electric performance with its new anniversary campaign. CA, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- To honor five years of building the most trusted all-terrain electric bikes on the market …

Silex World Introduces Integrated Critical Materials Infrastructure Platform for Allied Manufacturing Supply Chains

Silex World combines refining, recovery and traceability into a distributed infrastructure model for resilient critical materials supply chains. LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, June 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Silex World Ltd, a …

Shenzhen DeepRock Technology Expands Global Business Following CE, FCC, and RoHS Certifications

SHENZHEN, GUANGDONG, CHINA, June 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shenzhen DeepRock Technology Co., Ltd., a professional manufacturer of PoE networking equipment, has recently announced significant progress in its international business expansion …