Schools are not like start-ups, because children’s minds should not be tied to the whims of the marketplace.

Laurie Santos on what will really bring meaning and fulfillment to your life, and what won’t. 

Many couples don’t consider 529 accounts carefully when splitting up, and other families make a crucial mistake that can leave a mess if somebody dies.

In his determination to own and control every document in his future library, the president is working to shield his administration’s inner workings from public view.

Classrooms can be particularly vulnerable amid climate change, as the hottest times of the year increasingly overlap with the academic calendar.

A tall, commanding ballerina, she led one of the world’s top dance institutions for decades, though her rigorous methods eventually drew criticism.

The National Science Foundation lifted a hold on some grants for Harvard and other universities this week after inquiries from media outlets, including The New York Times.

[Capital FM] The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi is targeting university students with a nationwide innovation and skills development drive as it launched the Freedom 250 Festival Tour at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT).

[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A viral Facebook post claims a Tanzanian graduate used his degree certificate to wrap his breakfast. But the image has been substantially manipulated and the University of Dar es Salaam have denied issuing the certificate.

[Capital FM] Nairobi — The government has dissolved the Board of Management of Utumishi Girls Academy for failing to enforce compliance with school safety regulations following yesterday’s dormitory fire that led to the death of 16 students.

[Parliament of South Africa] Student debt has become a major concern affecting the whole post-school education system value chain. Everyone is affected, not just students and university administrations but also government revenue. Universities withhold certificates and academic records when students do not pay their debts. These same students are then caught in a vicious circle, as they are...

[New Times] Recently, someone introduced an unusual philosophy during a business discussion. He asked me whether I had ever herded cows. For him, it is difficult to trust an African who has never herded cows. According to my prospective business associate, cows teach patience, resilience, and royalty – qualities he considers essential for building lasting relationships.

[Vanguard] FOUNDER of The Irede Foundation, Mrs Crystal Chigbu, explained how she transformed her daughter’s inability to walk into a lifeline of hope for others. Driven by faith, she defied fate to establish the foundation. Its primary mission is to help child amputees regain mobility, embrace independence, and live life to the fullest.

[This Day] Abuja — The Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Arc. Sonny Echono, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Nigerian Army in advancing education, security and technological development in the country.

The debate over whether Graham Platner is “working class” comes at a time when more and more people are at risk of falling into it.

[Capital FM] Nairobi — KCA University has convened a high-level fiscal policy dialogue bringing together experts from public finance, taxation, academia, industry and policymaking institutions to discuss the implications of the Finance and Appropriations Bills 2026.

[Capital FM] Nakuru — Officials investigating the deadly dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy have confirmed that only seven of the 16 victims have so far been positively identified.

[DA] The briefings presented to Parliament today by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), Universities South Africa (USAf) and the South African Public Colleges Organisation (SAPCO) confirmed that South Africa’s post-school funding system is under severe and growing strain.