Posts From Matthew C. Keegan
2011 College Commencement Speakers, Part II
Tweet Last week, we shared our initial list of 2011 college commencement speakers, giving details where President Barack Hussein Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, former president William Jefferson Clinton and
Creative Careers for Creative People
Tweet Students who have a gift of creativity may find themselves not fitting in with their classmates. That can pose a problem on the grade school level as “conformity” is
College Acceptance Waiting is Over. Or Not.
Tweet March 31st is the traditional date when colleges and universities notify students whether they’ve been accepted or not. Some students have already benefited from early or rolling admissions and
Summer Jobs for College Students
Tweet Finding Work Finding work is important for many students who can use the income to pay for college and personal expenses. Work can also be useful to demonstrate experience.
2011 College Commencement Speakers, Part I
Tweet We’re in the home stretch of the spring semester with most schools having finished up with midterms in March. The University of Michigan has one of the earliest graduation
4 Safety Tips for Roadside Emergencies
Tweet With the semester about to end, your student will soon be journeying home for extended break away from school. Whether your adult child commutes to school or must drive
UConn Puts on a Clinic in Persistence
Tweet I must admit: I didn’t envision the UConn Huskies winning the NCAA Men’s Division 1 basketball tournament this year. Or, at least I didn’t see it happening following its
Utah Exhibition Honors Holocaust Hero
Tweet The name Aristides de Sousa Mendes may not ring a bell, but for people who have studied the history of World War II and have a keen understanding of
15 Tips For Writing Your College Term Paper
Tweet It is April and you haven’t started your term paper yet. Shame on you! Seriously, procrastination is an art form and it can be fun to watch panicked students
Yale University to Launch New College in Singapore
Tweet Yale University and the National University of Singapore are planning to launch a jointly operated liberal arts college in Singapore, the southeastern island city-nation located at the tip of
Virginia Tech Fined for April 2007 Shooting Spree
Tweet Nearly four years have passed since a lone gunman opened fire on the campus of Virginia Tech, killing 32 students and faculty members before taking his own life. Seung-hui
Final Four: Cinderella & More!
Tweet Not a single top seeded team remains in this year’s NCAA Men’s Division 1 basketball tournament, with one team, Virginia Commonwealth University, making it to the Final Four despite
