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A Verizon leader turned a health setback during her MIT AI course into an opportunity to meet twice as many peers and co-write a book helping other executives navigate artificial intelligence. Prabha Jha's journey shows how embracing the unexpected can lead to even better outcomes.
A Kentucky training program for horse racing officials just welcomed its largest class ever, with 76 participants from three countries committed to upholding fairness in the sport. The record turnout signals growing investment in professional standards across the racing industry.
A female executive got exactly what she asked for at work, then went home wondering if she'd been "too much." New research shows why women leaders struggle to advocate for themselves—and how they're breaking through anyway.
A small teaching workshop in Ghana has grown into a movement that's helping thousands of educators teach better. What started with 30 teachers sharing tips now attracts 1,000 participants annually and is raising teaching standards nationwide.
Programs from Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Turkey won UNESCO's 2026 prize for transforming how teachers learn and lead. Each winning initiative receives $100,000 to expand its reach.
Victoria Landreville, a rising property manager from Dartmouth, just earned a prestigious scholarship for her commitment to professional growth. Her win celebrates the power of investing in education and career development.
Ghana just rolled out three groundbreaking social protection laws aimed at helping the country's most vulnerable people get the support they deserve. Now experts say the next step is making sure trained professionals can turn these policies into real change.
A leading tech educator in Ghana is challenging the idea that graduation marks the end of learning. In the age of AI, he says, it's only the beginning.
Nigerian professionals can now earn an American master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis without leaving home, as the country expands autism services nationwide. The timing couldn't be better: Nigeria just announced plans to open autism centers across all six regions.
Two Wilkes University alumni are proving their education paid off in big ways. From designing for Amazon Prime Video to engineering clean water solutions, their success stories show how the right foundation launches lasting careers.
The European Union just made it dramatically easier for 14 million cross-border workers to get their credentials recognized instantly. No more bureaucratic delays stopping people from accessing healthcare or starting jobs they're qualified for.
A tech leader who survived a devastating layoff just after buying a business is turning his hard-won wisdom into hope for thousands facing similar struggles. His practical roadmap is helping engineers rediscover their worth and land better roles faster.