Remote work has become a fixture in the American workforce. Over 32 million people now work remotely, representing about 22% of the U.S. workforce. For higher education institutions, this shift creates both opportunities and complications when hiring international graduates and faculty.
hort-term certificates have exploded in popularity. Platforms like Coursera, Google Career Certificates, and community college programs promise job-ready skills in months, not years. The price tag? Often under $10,000, sometimes under $1,000. Compare that to the $80,000+ you might spend on a bachelor's degree.
A digital diploma is the electronic version of your academic credential. It contains the same information as a paper diploma, but includes built-in verification technology that proves its authenticity. Major U.S. universities like MIT, UCLA, and Temple University now issue digital diplomas alongside traditional paper versions.
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future consideration for university leadership. It's an operational reality reshaping budgets, workforce planning, and daily campus functions. Yet most institutions remain underprepared. A 2024 survey found only 9% of higher education CTOs believed their institutions were ready for AI's rise.
Universities are racing to launch AI degree programs. Carnegie Mellon started theirs in 2018. MIT followed in 2022. UPenn announced a new B.S.E. in Artificial Intelligence launching fall 2024.
The Master of Laws (LLM) degree has become a strategic credential for lawyers seeking specialization, career advancement, or entry into the US legal market. Online LLM programs have expanded significantly since the American Bar Association began granting variances for distance education in 2015. Today, dozens of accredited law schools offer fully online or hybrid LLM options.
