Why are more students taking post-undergraduate gap years?

An increasing number of students have been choosing to take a gap year between undergrad and post-graduate education. 

Each year, between 40,000 and 60,000 students choose to take a gap year, or a year away from education, with the intent to return. …

By Sydney Krasniewski
Sydney Krasniewski Senior Staff Writer
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A Comprehensive Guide to Faculty Job Searches

Interested in a faculty career? Dr. Teresa Lee, Assistant Professor at UMass Lowell, provides a clear, practical, and comprehensive overview of the academic job search. It walks you through each stage—from preparing your application materials to navigating interviews and campus …

By Karen Chow
Karen Chow
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How to answer “When can you start?” as an International Student

Preparing for job interviews for international students comes with unique challenges. You will need to have some understanding of work authorization options and employer sponsorship to respond accurately to certain questions in job applications and interviews. Let’s explore how to …

By Interstride
Interstride
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Experiential Learning Funds Available!

Do you have an unpaid experiential learning opportunity coming up soon?

The Career Center’s Experiential Learning Schratz Fund opens doors to diverse opportunities for student growth! We offer financial support for a wide range of unpaid experiences, including internships, research, …

By Marie Newkirk
Marie Newkirk Assistant Director for Experiential Learning
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Interstride Acquires GoinGlobal to Expand Global Career Access and Build the Future of International Student Mobility

AUSTIN, Texas, August 26, 2025 (Newswire.com) – Interstride, the leading international student success platform, has acquired GoinGlobal, a global career resource trusted by universities and professionals for over 20 years.

“This acquisition reflects a bold step forward,” said Nitin Agrawal, …

By Judy Chen
Judy Chen
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