higher education
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of higher education
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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Terri Gomez, a 27-year veteran in higher education and a lifelong resident of the Inland Empire, is currently the provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at Cal Poly Pomona, a university statement said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Until now, higher education institutions had the power to grant visa extensions.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
Zito said he hopes to surround himself with experts in higher education.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Through youth programmes, they encourage participants to become active members of their communities and access opportunities such as higher education.
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026
Howard University is an institution of higher education, concerned with the LSAT, magna cum laude, and Phi Beta Kappa.
From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates
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