Posts From Matthew C. Keegan
University Innovation Alliance to Help Disadvantaged Students Graduate
Enrolling in college does not mean that all students will graduate. Far from it. Indeed, according to the National Center for Education Statistics, the graduation rate for first-time, full-time undergraduate students is just 59 percent.
MOOC Reaches Out to High School Students
Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) models have been getting a lot of attention in recent years.
Tiny Lebanon College Shuts Down
Small colleges continue to find it difficult to survive and Lebanon College in New Hampshire is one of the latest to close its doors.
College Football: Week Two Highlights and Low Points
Two weeks of college football does not make a season. Even so, a few teams found out just hard it will be for them to land a playoff berth following stinging defeats over the weekend.
College Worth: The Experts Weigh In
A generation ago, if you attended college and walked away with a bachelor’s degree, there was a good chance that a job offer and a career path were awaiting you.
Should North Dakota State Move Up to the FBS?
Tweet For the fifth consecutive year FCS North Dakota State Bison have beaten an FBS team. FCS (Football Championship Subdivision) and FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision), represent the two parts of
Yawn: Sleep Better While at College
A few weeks into the semester and you may notice that you’re feeling tired and staying that way most days. Unless you have an illness, such as mononucleosis, your fatigue may be attributed to your schedule: late nights, early mornings and raucous weekends.
Ebola Screening Greets Some Arriving College Students
As colleges and universities across the nation begin the new academic year, some students must undergo an extra health check. That check is for the ebola virus.
First Year College Student: After the Euphoria Dies
The weeks leading up to your freshman orientation were filled with excitement. At orientation, you got a good feel for the school, met your roommate and began to make new friends.
Potential Upsets Highlight College Football’s Opening Week
Tonight, the first game of the college football season will be played. It will be the first of six consecutive days of action, giving fans more than enough gridiron action to keep themselves busy.
Will Game Day Beer Sales Become the Norm?
Attend most any college football game and the one thing you won’t be able to buy at the concession stand is beer. At least not in the majority of stadiums.
Fab Find: Fiat 500L
When it comes to affordable newer cars for college students your choices typically range from a subcompact hatchback to a compact sedan. The one challenge with both these types of vehicles is that the storage room is often too limited, a problem that becomes apparent when you are traveling from home to college and back with all your gear packed in.
