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Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Energage and The Princeton Review Launch Top Workplaces for Higher Education Award
Nominations are open for new national recognition celebrating colleges and universities that prioritize the employee experience EXTON, Pa., July 09, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Energage, the HR technology company behind the Top Workplaces program, today announced a new partnership with The Princeton Review to spotlight the best higher education employers. Together, they will launch the Top Workplaces for Higher Education award — a new national honor celebrating colleges and universities that foster people-first cultures where faculty, staff, and administrators feel engaged, valued, and empowered to thrive. The winners will be determined by feedback captured through the confidential, research-backed Energage Workplace Survey. Eligible institutions include four-year colleges and universities with at least 150 employees and a minimum survey response rate of 35%. Anyone can nominate a college or university, and there is no cost to participate, survey employees, or win the award. Nominations are open through September 5, 2025, and the winners will be announced in early 2026. To submit a college or university for consideration, visit: "In the world of higher education, institutions are rightly judged on academic rigor and student success — but those things are built on the foundation of an engaged and supported faculty and staff," said Eric Rubino, CEO of Energage. "We're proud to partner with The Princeton Review to help elevate the colleges and universities that are investing in their people, creating vibrant campus cultures, and leading with purpose. This is about recognizing the schools where educators, administrators, and staff can do their best work — and thrive while doing it." "We are genuinely delighted to partner with Energage on this compelling project," said Robert Batten, CEO of The Princeton Review. "Having developed resources for applicants to colleges and universities to decide if a school is a 'best fit' for them, we support this initiative that will give prospective employees of colleges and universities a resource to decide if a higher education institution is a 'best fit' workplace for them. We commend Energage for instituting the Top Workplaces for Higher Education Awards and look forward to joining with them in shining a light on the extraordinary schools they will select as winners of the 2026 awards." This new award joins Energage's growing suite of employer recognition programs, each grounded in authentic employee feedback. It offers colleges and universities an opportunity to earn national visibility as top employers and gain a competitive edge in attracting and retaining top talent in today's evolving academic landscape. About Energage Making the world a better place to work together.™ Energage is an HR technology company on a mission to help organizations build and brand exceptional workplace cultures. We power the Top Workplaces employer recognition program and deliver actionable, research-backed employee survey insights that fuel professional growth and elevate employer brands. Our comprehensive talent experience platform combines cutting-edge tools, expert guidance, and built-in personalization to cultivate cultures that boost engagement, improve retention, attract top talent, and drive better business results. Learn more at and About The Princeton Review The Princeton Review is a leading tutoring, test prep, and college admissions services company. Every year, it helps millions of college and graduate school–bound students as well as working professionals achieve their education and career goals through its many education services and products. These include online and in-person courses delivered by a network of more than 4,000 teachers and tutors; online resources; a line of more than 150 print and digital books published by Penguin Random House; and dozens of categories of school rankings. The company's brand, now in its 25th year, is one of the largest online tutoring services in the U.S. It comprises a community of thousands of tutors who have delivered more than 28 million tutoring sessions. The Princeton Review, headquartered in New York, NY, is not affiliated with Princeton University. For more information, visit and the company's Media Center. Follow the company on X (formerly Twitter) (@ThePrincetonRev) and Instagram (@theprincetonreview). View source version on Contacts Energage Media Contact Bob Helbig Media Partnerships Princeton Review Media Contact Jeanne KrierMedia Relations Directorpressoffice@
Business Wire
09-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Energage and The Princeton Review Launch Top Workplaces for Higher Education Award
EXTON, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Energage, the HR technology company behind the Top Workplaces program, today announced a new partnership with The Princeton Review to spotlight the best higher education employers. Together, they will launch the Top Workplaces for Higher Education award — a new national honor celebrating colleges and universities that foster people-first cultures where faculty, staff, and administrators feel engaged, valued, and empowered to thrive. The winners will be determined by feedback captured through the confidential, research-backed Energage Workplace Survey. Eligible institutions include four-year colleges and universities with at least 150 employees and a minimum survey response rate of 35%. Anyone can nominate a college or university, and there is no cost to participate, survey employees, or win the award. Nominations are open through September 5, 2025, and the winners will be announced in early 2026. To submit a college or university for consideration, visit: 'In the world of higher education, institutions are rightly judged on academic rigor and student success — but those things are built on the foundation of an engaged and supported faculty and staff,' said Eric Rubino, CEO of Energage. 'We're proud to partner with The Princeton Review to help elevate the colleges and universities that are investing in their people, creating vibrant campus cultures, and leading with purpose. This is about recognizing the schools where educators, administrators, and staff can do their best work — and thrive while doing it.' 'We are genuinely delighted to partner with Energage on this compelling project,' said Robert Batten, CEO of The Princeton Review. 'Having developed resources for applicants to colleges and universities to decide if a school is a 'best fit' for them, we support this initiative that will give prospective employees of colleges and universities a resource to decide if a higher education institution is a 'best fit' workplace for them. We commend Energage for instituting the Top Workplaces for Higher Education Awards and look forward to joining with them in shining a light on the extraordinary schools they will select as winners of the 2026 awards.' This new award joins Energage's growing suite of employer recognition programs, each grounded in authentic employee feedback. It offers colleges and universities an opportunity to earn national visibility as top employers and gain a competitive edge in attracting and retaining top talent in today's evolving academic landscape. About Energage Making the world a better place to work together.™ Energage is an HR technology company on a mission to help organizations build and brand exceptional workplace cultures. We power the Top Workplaces employer recognition program and deliver actionable, research-backed employee survey insights that fuel professional growth and elevate employer brands. Our comprehensive talent experience platform combines cutting-edge tools, expert guidance, and built-in personalization to cultivate cultures that boost engagement, improve retention, attract top talent, and drive better business results. Learn more at and About The Princeton Review The Princeton Review is a leading tutoring, test prep, and college admissions services company. Every year, it helps millions of college and graduate school–bound students as well as working professionals achieve their education and career goals through its many education services and products. These include online and in-person courses delivered by a network of more than 4,000 teachers and tutors; online resources; a line of more than 150 print and digital books published by Penguin Random House; and dozens of categories of school rankings. The company's brand, now in its 25th year, is one of the largest online tutoring services in the U.S. It comprises a community of thousands of tutors who have delivered more than 28 million tutoring sessions. The Princeton Review, headquartered in New York, NY, is not affiliated with Princeton University. For more information, visit and the company's Media Center. Follow the company on X (formerly Twitter) (@ThePrincetonRev) and Instagram (@theprincetonreview).
CNBC
24-06-2025
- Business
- CNBC
The top private and public colleges for financial aid — 5 offer average scholarships of more than $50,000
The federal student loan system is facing a massive overhaul, which could result in less college aid. But higher education is only getting more expensive. To bridge the gap, some schools are offering substantial financial aid packages, according to The Princeton Review. College tuition has surged by 5.6% a year, on average, since 1983, significantly outpacing other household expenses, a recent study by J.P. Morgan Asset Management found. For the 2024-25 school year, tuition and fees plus room and board for a four-year private college averaged $58,600, up from $56,390 a year earlier, according to the College Board. At four-year, in-state public colleges, it was $24,920, up from $24,080. And yet, the Trump administration's budget proposal for fiscal 2026 calls for scaling back financial aid, including reducing the maximum federal Pell Grant award to $5,710 a year from $7,395, as well as curbing the federal work-study program. The proposed cuts would help pay for the landmark tax and spending bill Republicans in the U.S. Congress hope to enact. More from Personal Finance:Trump aims to slash Pell GrantsIs college still worth it? It is for most, but not allWhat to know before you tap your 529 plan "Inflation and cuts in federal and state spending are causing schools to increase tuition, in some cases dramatically," said Robert Franek, editor in chief of The Princeton Review. However, "it's really not what colleges are charging that matters, it is what actual students and families are paying after scholarships and grants are deducted — that's what students and their parents need to focus on," Franek said. Grants are considered the most desirable kind of financial assistance because they typically do not need to be repaid. "Grants are the magic word," Franek said. This year, there are added concerns about the economy and dwindling federal loan forgiveness options. As a result, price is now a bigger consideration among students and parents when choosing a college, other reports also show. To that end, The Princeton Review ranked colleges by how much financial aid is awarded and how satisfied students are with their packages. The 2025 report is based on data from its surveys of administrators and students at more than 650 colleges in the 2024-25 school year. Among the top five private schools on The Princeton Review's list, the average sticker price — including tuition and fees plus room and board — was around $90,000 in 2024-25. The average scholarship grant awarded to students with need was more than $66,000. 1. Williams CollegeLocation: Williamstown, Massachusetts Sticker price: $90,750Average need-based scholarship: $74,113Average total out-of-pocket cost: $16,637 2. California Institute of TechnologyLocation: Pasadena, CaliforniaSticker price: $86,181Average need-based scholarship: $71,378Average total out-of-pocket cost: $14,803 3. Yale UniversityLocation: New Haven, ConnecticutSticker price: $87,150Average need-based scholarship: $69,164Average total out-of-pocket cost: $17,986 4. Reed CollegeLocation: Portland, Oregon Sticker price: $87,010Average need-based scholarship: $50,413Average total out-of-pocket cost: $36,597 5. Pomona CollegeLocation: Claremont, CaliforniaSticker price: $91,134Average need-based scholarship: $67,027Average total out-of-pocket cost: $24,107 Among the five public schools on this list, the average scholarship grant awarded in 2023-24 to students with need was more than $20,000. 1. University of North Carolina at Chapel HillLocation: Chapel Hill, North CarolinaSticker price (in-state): $24,134Average need-based scholarship: $19,921Average total out-of-pocket cost: $4,213 2. New College of Florida Location: Sarasota, FloridaSticker price (in-state): $20,271Average need-based scholarship: $16,483Average total out-of-pocket cost: $3,788 3. University of Michigan, Ann ArborLocation: Ann Arbor, Michigan Sticker price (in-state): $34,176Average need-based scholarship: $26,860Average total out-of-pocket cost: $7,316 4. University of VirginiaLocation: Charlottesville, VirginiaSticker price (in-state): $40,313Average need-based scholarship: $27,233Average total out-of-pocket cost: $13,080 5. Truman State UniversityLocation: Kirksville, MissouriSticker price (in-state): $23,076Average need-based scholarship: $10,889Average total out-of-pocket cost: $12,187
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Culinary titans coming to 31st annual ‘Chef Culinary Conference' at UMass Amherst
AMHERST, Mass. (WWLP) – Global food icons, award-winning chefs, and thought leaders in health and sustainability will gather at UMass Amherst for the 31st annual Chef Culinary Conference. Hosted by UMass Dining, which has been ranked No. 1 in the nation by The Princeton Review for eight consecutive years, the conference is expected to bring together more than 550 participants from across the culinary, nutrition, and academic landscapes. Free concert lineup announced for The Big E Fair in September This year's theme, 'Power of Food: Harmonizing Health, Food, Culture and Sustainability,' sets the tone for a week of innovation and collaboration that aims to redefine the role of food in society, especially among Gen Z communities and higher education institutions. 'This is where the future of food is being crafted,' said Ken Toong, Associate Vice Chancellor of Auxiliary Enterprises at UMass Amherst. 'This conference transcends mere technique and trends; it encapsulates a bold vision, steadfast values, and a commitment to harnessing food as a means to heal, connect, and empower generations to come.' Among the high-profile guests attending the event: Alice Waters, a culinary pioneer and founder of Chez Panisse, widely regarded as the matriarch of the farm-to-table movement. Jet Tila, Food Network personality and acclaimed chef, who will host a live 'Cutthroat Kitchen' competition. Dan Barber, co-owner of Blue Hill at Stone Barns, both of which have earned green Michelin stars for their commitment to sustainability. Jessica B. Harris, esteemed historian of African diaspora foodways and professor emerita at Queens College, CUNY. Walter Willett, globally renowned epidemiologist and nutrition researcher from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Tareq Hadhad, Syrian Canadian entrepreneur and CEO of Peace by Chocolate Carolyn O'Neil, registered dietitian and Emmy-winning journalist. Rob Franek, editor-in-chief of The Princeton Review and expert in higher education. The week-long conference will feature a dynamic slate of programming designed to engage chefs, dietitians, educators, and student leaders. Attendees can expect: Over 30 hands-on workshops led by elite chefs and Johnson & Wales faculty Harvard doctors presenting on gut health, student wellness, and lifestyle medicine A Gen Z panel sharing perspectives on food, belonging, and identity in campus dining A Leadership Symposium exploring AI, sustainability, and marketing in foodservice C-suite panels and forums covering diversity, communication, and climate strategy A two-day healthcare segment in collaboration with UMass School of Public Health & Health Sciences Culinary competitions, including Jet Tila's 'Cutthroat Kitchen' showdown Live demos, cultural tastings, and a vendor trade show featuring future-forward foodservice innovations More than 70 universities will be represented at the event, which is expected to draw leaders from across the U.S. and beyond, all focused on shaping the next era of food in education and healthcare settings. Full details and registration information are available online. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CNBC
28-04-2025
- Business
- CNBC
International students are rethinking U.S. study plans amid visa policy shifts, experts say
The Department of Homeland Security restored the legal status of thousands of international students who had their visas revoked, according to reports Friday. College experts largely applauded the move, which was prompted by court challenges and lawsuits filed by affected students and their lawyers, as a win for students and higher education overall, but the gains could be short lived. The Trump Administration's sudden change in policy, however, is causing some international college applicants to rethink their plans for next year and whether they want to study in the U.S. at all, college experts now say. More from Personal Finance:Is college still worth it? It is for most, but not allHow to maximize your college financial aid offerWhat student loan forgiveness opportunities remain under Trump "Overall, this is a very positive development," according to Robert Franek, editor-in-chief of The Princeton Review. It provides needed clarity for international students who have until Thursday, May 1, which is National College Decision Day — the deadline most schools set to choose which institution they will attend in the fall, he said. For colleges and universities, "international enrollment is an incredible value in the classroom," Franek said. To that end, college administrators remain highly focused on "having students with different experiences and a number of different voices represented," he said. But international student enrollment is also an important source of revenue for U.S. colleges and universities, which is why schools need a contingent of foreign students, who typically pay full tuition, Franek added. This financial reliance makes them a critical component of the higher education system, experts say. However, because of the U.S. government's recent changes to the student visa policy, which deactivated and then reactivated the immigration status of thousands of students, "there are a number of international students admitted to great colleges and really skeptical about whether they will come," Franek said of plans for the fall of 2025. One private college consultant, who works with a large share of families from abroad, said he has already seen a shift in priorities among college-bound clients, fueled by nervousness about further policy changes. "There's so much uncertainty and uncertainty is not good for long-term planning," said Hafeez Lakhani, founder and president of Lakhani Coaching in New York. Lakhani explained that he is working with families to "evaluate the risk" ahead of the enrollment deadline. Other high schoolers a year or more away from applying to college are rethinking their plans altogether, he said. "We are already seeing some international students showing more interest in Canada and the U.K. — and it's to those other countries' benefit in terms of recruiting talent and tuition dollars," Lakhani said. There are more than 1.1 million international undergraduate and graduate students in the U.S., mostly from India and China, making up slightly less than 6% of the total U.S. higher education population, according to the latest Open Doors data, released by the U.S. Department of State and the Institute of International Education. In the 2023-24 academic year, the U.S. hosted a record number of students from abroad, marking a 7% increase from the previous year. India surpassed China as the top sending country, with India sending more than 330,000 students. Altogether, international student enrollment contributed $43.8 billion to the U.S. economy in 2023-24, according to a separate report by NAFSA: Association of International Educators. "Foreign students present a unique challenge for the Trump administration's hardline immigration policy efforts," said Christopher Rim, president and CEO of college consulting firm Command Education. "On the one hand, international students account for a large portion of foreign residents in the U.S., and some of the most politically outspoken," Rims said. "However, they are among the most economically advantageous, as well." But according to Rim, who also works with clients all over the world, the U.S. is still the main choice among college-bound students applying to top-ranked institutions, and that is unlikely to change overnight. "I was in Hong Kong last week speaking to a packed audience of hundreds of students and parents about Ivy League and top-tier U.S. college admissions for expat and international families," Rim said Monday. "Despite global shifts, distinct and affluent families remain deeply eager to send their children to the United States for higher education," he explained. "They continue to recognize the U.S. as home to the world's leading universities."
