bachelor's degree
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Billie Jean King, 82, received her bachelor’s degree in history from the same school she attended more than 60 years ago and also gave a commencement speech.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
But the bigger problem could be that they are competing in a workforce where having a bachelor’s degree isn’t nearly as special as it once was.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
According to his LinkedIn page, Loftis attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha from 2000-2005 and earned a bachelor’s degree in management of information systems.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
Americans who recently earned their bachelor’s degree have faced a challenging job market for several years.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
I knew my parents would never go for it, but it was nice to know I had options if my undocumented status meant a bachelor's degree wasn't in my future.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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