Adult Learner Resources

If You’re Ready to Return to College or Rechart Your Career, It’s Never Too Late

You’re not alone. Every year, millions of Americans 25 and older (typically called “adult learners”) decide to enroll in college or other educational courses and …

By CAEL
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Global Talent, Local Support

Universities have developed a wide array of innovative programs and strategies to support international graduate students and scholars. We highlight some commendable ones here.

By  Zarna Pala , Rashmi Raj and Henry Boachi | January 26, 2026

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International scholars represent …

By Zarna Pala, Rashmi Raj & Henry Boachi
Zarna Pala, Rashmi Raj & Henry Boachi Assistant Director of the Biological Sciences Graduate Program
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NECC Gave This Teacher A Second Chance And An Opportunity To Change Lives

The New England Center for Children® also referred to as NECC®, supports and educates children and young adults with autism. The educators help students learn important life skills that they need to lead more independent lives.

The amazing work that …

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Hack the 2026 federal hiring boom: Why your skills matter more than your major | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep94

The federal hiring freeze is officially over, and the government just changed the rules of the game in a big way. Welcome to the era of the 2026 Merit Hiring Plan, where the dreaded “paper ceiling” of the four-year degree …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Admissions Expert On How to Ace Med School MMI Interviews (Sample Q&As)

Most medical school applicants prepare for the MMI by memorizing answers to the top 20 ethical scenarios they find online. Then they walk into the first station, see a prompt they haven’t prepared for, and freeze for the first two …

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Mercer named 2026-27 College of Distinction

Six Programs Recognized – Including Career Development

MACON, Ga. — Mercer University has been named a College of Distinction for the 2026-27 academic year, a prestigious designation awarded to schools whose commitment to engaged, experiential education sets them apart.

Mercer was …

By Jennifer Fairfield-Williams
Jennifer Fairfield-Williams Director of Media Relations
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Planning to take a degree taught in English when it’s not your first language? Here are some tips for success

Una Cunningham, Stockholm University

Every year, millions of students from all parts of the globe study for a degree through a language other than their first, usually English. In 2023, 25% of all higher education students in the UK were …

By Una Cunningham
Una Cunningham Professor emerita, Department of Teaching and Learning
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Wandering your way home | Greg DeLoach, D.Min.

By  Greg DeLoach, D.Min. |  August 18, 2026

By the time you read this, students have moved into housing, faculty are keeping regular office hours, and staff and administrators are humming like honeybees with new semester routines.

Over 40 years ago, …

By Greg DeLoach, D.Min.
Greg DeLoach, D.Min. Dean
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7 Presentation Skills That Go Beyond Just Speaking

When you hear “presentation skills,” you might picture someone standing confidently at the front of a room, giving a polished speech with perfect slides. But strong presentation skills go far beyond public speaking. They show up in meetings, one-on-one conversations, …

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How to Improve Your Negotiation Skills to Get Ahead at Work

Negotiation is everywhere—whether you’re asking for a raise, closing a deal, or simply deciding where to eat with friends. The truth is, no one is born a master negotiator. Like any other skill, negotiation skills must be learned, practiced, and …

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