Archive for the ‘Academics’ Category

College Philanthropy Is Alive And Well

Friday, June 13th, 2008

Colleges and universities across the US are still reaping the generosity of gifts bestowed to them by corporations, supporters, and alumni. Despite economic pressures which are hitting the vast majority of Americans, donations to public and private schools of higher learning continue to run strong. Some gifts come with strings attached, ...

Summer College For High School Students

Friday, May 9th, 2008

High school students who are a year or two away from attending college can start taking classes now at some colleges and universities. Rising juniors and seniors may find that they are eligible to take summer courses at any number of schools, without being formally enrolled. There are quite a few ...

Wikipedia: Hot Or Not?

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

Your professor has just announced that term papers will be due precisely one week before the semester ends. Well before that time she is expecting her students to submit a topic and a draft outline for review. After all, she doesn't want the entire class to write about the Crimean ...