By Yang Song and Xiaodong Wu – some translation and research by AI tools As global labor markets undergo rapid transformation, higher education institutions face growing pressure to realign programs with the skills, competencies, and pathways that learners need to thrive in a rapidly shifting economy. From AI disruption and demographic transitions to regional talent… Continue reading Reimagining Higher Education: Workforce Partnerships and Career Alignment in a Global Context
Rethinking Global Student Mobility: Can Asia Truly Become a ‘Sanctuary’?
By Rob McLay and Liang Cheng Yojana Sharma’s timely article in University World News (9 July 2025) raises a compelling question: can Asia become a “sanctuary” for global student talent amidst increasing geopolitical tensions and restrictive visa regimes in the West? From Singapore’s ministerial aspirations to South Korea’s nimble admissions pivots and Japan’s multimillion-dollar research… Continue reading Rethinking Global Student Mobility: Can Asia Truly Become a ‘Sanctuary’?
The Vital Role of Entrepreneurship for Tomorrow’s Livelihoods
By Liang Cheng & Yang Song Introduction In an ever-evolving global economy, entrepreneurship represents not just a pathway to profit—but a cornerstone of resilient, inclusive livelihoods. Recent reports from 2024–2025 highlight its transformative effects on poverty, youth empowerment, climate resilience, and sustainable development. 1. Entrepreneurship as a Lifetime of Livelihoods 2. Driving Sustainable Livelihoods Growth… Continue reading The Vital Role of Entrepreneurship for Tomorrow’s Livelihoods
Why More Students Are Choosing Canada Over the U.S. for University
By Xiaodong Wu and Rob McLay As students and families around the world weigh their options for higher education, Canada is emerging as an increasingly attractive alternative to the United States. While the U.S. remains home to many of the world’s most prestigious universities, Canada offers a powerful combination of academic quality, affordability, diversity, and… Continue reading Why More Students Are Choosing Canada Over the U.S. for University
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From the Education Writers Association – A valuable resources for students and educational professionals https://ewa.org/data-research-tips/19-higher-education-databases-to-understand-college-issues
A must read from the Wall Street Journal on the Boom and Bust of College Towns
When the University Leaves, What’s Left? This Wall Street Journal piece titled College Towns Face Boom and Bust takes a hard look at Macomb, Illinois — once a thriving college town built around Western Illinois University — and the slow unraveling that happens when enrollment drops, jobs disappear, and students no longer fill the streets,… Continue reading A must read from the Wall Street Journal on the Boom and Bust of College Towns
The Rise of Dual and Interdisciplinary Degrees: A New Era in Global Higher Education
By Liang Cheng, Yang Song and Xiaodong Wu In an era where complexity defines our greatest challenges—from climate change to AI governance—universities are reimagining the purpose and practice of graduate education. Increasingly, they’re moving beyond traditional disciplinary silos and toward programs that equip students to lead in a world where agility, collaboration, and cross-sectoral thinking… Continue reading The Rise of Dual and Interdisciplinary Degrees: A New Era in Global Higher Education
Rethinking Standardized Testing: Are Universities Breaking Up or Recommitting?
Blog post by Xiaodong Wu, Global Nexus Education Introduction Standardized testing has long been a gatekeeper in higher education admissions. From the SAT and ACT in North America to the Gaokao in China, the CSAT in South Korea, and the A-Levels in the UK, these exams have served as shorthand for academic ability and college… Continue reading Rethinking Standardized Testing: Are Universities Breaking Up or Recommitting?
AI for the Public Good: Reimagining Higher Education Across the Pacific Rim
Blog post by: Liang Cheng and Yang Song In an era defined by disruption, complexity, and opportunity, universities across the Pacific Rim are being called upon to rethink their mission and reimagine their role in society. This imperative took center stage at the recent APEC University Leaders’ Forum (AULF), hosted in Jeju, South Korea, alongside… Continue reading AI for the Public Good: Reimagining Higher Education Across the Pacific Rim
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) released its 2025 Human Development Report on May 6, titled “A Matter of Choice: People and Possibilities in the Age of AI.”
An update on the UN Human Development Report by members of the Global Nexus Senior Management Team This report highlights a significant slowdown in global human development, marking the smallest increase in progress since 1990. It emphasizes the growing disparities between countries with low and very high Human Development Index (HDI) scores, reversing previous trends… Continue reading The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) released its 2025 Human Development Report on May 6, titled “A Matter of Choice: People and Possibilities in the Age of AI.”