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U.S. President Biden addresses Morehouse College graduates during a commencement ceremony in Atlanta

Nation Aug 10

Why new college graduates are facing one of the toughest job markets in a decade

By John Yang, Zoie Lambert, Satvi Sunkara

Nation Jun 20

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AI and ‘recession-proof’ jobs: 4 tips for new job seekers

Experts told PBS News that there are plenty of concrete steps grads can take to help make the job search less painful and more rewarding.

By Hannah Grabenstein

Nation Jun 07

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The words of wisdom offered to the class of 2024 by commencement speakers

Despite heightened tensions on many university campuses this year, it is still graduation season, and that means politicians, actors and members of the NewsHour family have been doling sage advice and encouragement to graduates around the country. Here are some…

By Tim McPhillips, Cecilia Lallmann, Mekhi Hill, Julia Griffin

Nation Oct 05

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Army secretary outlines new plan to attract soldiers amid recruiting struggles

The Army is unveiling new plans for how it will recruit soldiers. Over the past few decades, the service has struggled to meet its recruiting goals and the challenges have only increased thanks to COVID-19, a tight job market and…

By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn

Education May 20

A man walks at an empty campus green at Georgetown University, closed weeks ago due to coronavirus, in Washington
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Calls for Biden to cancel the widespread financial burden of student debt grow louder

President Biden has indicated he will soon announce a decision on whether he will cancel $10,000 in student debt for college graduates. It’s a decision being widely anticipated but also much debated over its scope and merits. Katherine Welbeck of…

Jun 29

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Pandemic graduates on their hopes to mend the ‘cracks’ exposed by the last year

By Hari Sreenivasan, Jaywon Choe

Over the last month, the PBS NewsHour has brought you stories about how students and institutions have been upended by the pandemic. Tonight, we take a more hopeful look at students who have been inspired by the events of the…

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Sep 15

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Giving students a leg up with job skills a resume won’t show

By PBS News Hour

When applying to a job out of college, having a top-notch resume isn’t enough anymore. College graduates from top schools apply alongside dozens of similarly qualified candidates. In light of new hiring trends, a program at Georgetown University aims to…

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May 08

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Study measuring value of college prizes engagement over elite for long-term well-being

By PBS News Hour

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