higher education
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of higher education
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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A UC spokesperson said the state’s master plan, which guides how California’s three public higher education systems work together, should be reimagined “for today’s higher education needs” but did not directly address the bills.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
Traditional higher education must adapt to meet new standards for technical ability.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
The news was grim: By the time the indebted workers reached their 40s, their median account balances were about 45% less than those who didn’t borrow for higher education.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
Thirty-nine institutions of higher education and advanced research provided support to LZ.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
Today, more than half of college students accepted in any program of higher education are women.
From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson
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