Archive for the ‘College News’ Category

Graduating Ceremonies, Online Student Style

Thursday, July 24th, 2008

Have you ever wondered how students who take online classes celebrate their graduation from college or university? If you're thinking that everyone logs on to a website at a prescribed time to view a cyber event, you'd probably be correct. Yet, the University of Phoenix (UP) has taken a broader ...

Project Working Mom Offers Full Scholarships

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

Mothers who work outside the home and still need to take college classes often find that balancing work, family, and educational pursuits is an impossible task. But, thanks to an innovative program created by Penn Foster College, eligible working mothers can also receive full scholarships. Project Working Mom 2 is a ...

GI Bill Overhaul A Boon To Returning Veterans

Monday, July 21st, 2008

American military personnel who have been fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan are getting a heap of thanks from this country due to an important overhaul of the GI Bill signed into law by President Bush late last month. For the first time since the initial bill was enacted in ...