Archive for the ‘College News’ Category

Congressional College Oversight Bill Passes

Monday, August 4th, 2008

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="With an important election just months away, congressional Democrats and Republicans agreed to pass the renewed Higher Education Act with President Bush expected to sign the legislation."][/caption] Colleges and universities all across America may soon have a big incentive to contain costs if President Bush signs a ...

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 ...