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Dave Eggers warns young people not to silence their own unique voices by letting AI speak for them.⁠ ⁠ On this week’s Wild Card with Rachel Martin, Eggers talks about living a varied creative life.⁠ ⁠ Watch the full interview at the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ Host: @rachelnpr • Rachel Martin/NPR⁠ Producers: Summer Thomad and Alicia Zheng/NPR

While Syracuse did not meet its enrollment targets, colleges and universities in North Carolina are reporting a significant increase in student enrollment

UNC System sets a record for enrollment - UNC System The UNC System achieved record enrollment this fall, with the total number of students up 3.4% over 2024. For the first time, North Carolina’s public universities surpassed a quarter of a million students.

This information is for the high school juniors who will graduate in 2028.

The end has come for the “indefinite” test-optional policy at Columbia University.

Update on Columbia College and Columbia Engineering Testing Policy | Office of Public Affairs Statement Update on Columbia College and Columbia Engineering Testing Policy June 12, 2026 Columbia College and Columbia Engineering are returning to required standardized testing for all first-year and transfer applicants, effective August 2027 for the 2027-2028 admissions cycle. First-year and tra...

Spelman College Appoints Dr. Ayanna Howard, Renowned Roboticist, Higher Education Leader, its 12th President Spelman College has appointed Dr. Ayanna Howard as its 12th president. The renowned roboticist, entrepreneur, and higher education leader will begin her tenure on August 1, 2026, advancing Spelman’s mission to educate and empower the next generation of Black women leaders.

Still looking for summer programs for your high school student? Check out Duke University’s pre-college programs.

Duke Pre-College (High School Courses) | Office of the Provost Duke Pre-College offers an exciting range of summer programs designed to prepare high school students for the next step in their academic journeys.