Unrealistic. Not ambitious enough. Too little, too late. Worth a shot? Already the subject of a great deal of conjecture and debate, the Green New Deal, a broad set of policy goals addressing environmental justice […]
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2014: A Much Better Year for Job Seekers… But Hold the Labor Shortage Talk, at Least for Now
By Neeta P. Fogg and Paul E. Harrington As 2014 comes to a close and we engage in holiday celebrations with a sense of renewal that typically comes with the beginning of a new year, […]
College Dropouts and College Grads: Completing a Degree Means Getting a Better Job
By Neeta Fogg and Paul Harrington If you decide to go to college, stick with it. That’s the message of a story just published in the Wall Street Journal, entitled “A Bit of College Can […]
The Value of a Humanities Degree
During a speech last week at a Wisconsin General Electric plant, President Obama reiterated his support for the manufacturing industry, encouraging young people to pursue a technical education – while simultaneously slighting humanities disciplines. “I […]
Drexel Experts Available for Interviews about State of the Union Address
As President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address approaches tonight, a range of experts from Drexel University are available for interviews with the news media. They can discuss such things as what we can […]
Made in Pennsylvania. A Model for America.
As the leaders of Pennsylvania research universities, we represent institutions that are large and small; private and public; urban and rural; ivy and land-grant. Yet, for our many differences, we are united in our commitment […]
Co-op Can Help Students Enter the Workforce
By Sandra Kirschenmann One of the most cherished ideals in California is our belief that “anybody can become somebody.” And one of the most successful vehicles for becoming that “somebody” and achieving the American dream […]
Prepare Teens for Work
As the school year ends, teens will be flocking to apply for summer jobs at local stores and restaurants. Most of them will be turned away. Overlooked in many discussions about the Great Recession is […]