Posts From Matthew C. Keegan
Jasper Howard Murder Stuns UConn Community
Tweet Star University of Connecticut (UConn) cornerback Jasper T. (Jazz) Howard was murdered early Sunday morning following a stellar performance on the gridiron against the Louisville Cardinals hours earlier. Howard,
Off To College? Go Virtual Instead!
Tweet The days of applying to, being accepted by, and heading off to college may be nearly over. At least that is the thinking of one influential Fordham University law
Key Conference Tilts Highlight This Weekend’s Action
Tweet Forget about games between Top 25 teams for a moment. When it comes to conference play, some of the best action is between schools which aren’t ranked. Heck, even
Emerging Trend: Pairing HS Diploma With Associate’s Degree
Tweet An emerging trend in education may be worth exploring, one which encourages high school students to earn college credit even before receiving their diploma. A number of states and
Can’t Get Your Class? Take Action!
Tweet Financial reductions have hammered state budgets, cuts which have been passed on to state colleges and universities as well as community colleges and technical schools. Classes are larger, staff
Is Your College A Good Neighbor?
Tweet People who live in university towns usually understand the impact that these schools have on their communities. For some towns the university is it – the largest employer and
Suffolk C.C.C. Releases Student Social Security Numbers
Tweet Suffolk County Community College (SCCC) (Long Island, NY) may have compromised the identity of as many as three hundred of its students due to mistakenly releasing their social security
Gators, Tigers Highlight This Weekend’s Action
Tweet I’m beginning to hate college football scheduling. Games on Thursday night are bad enough, but why are contests being scheduled on Tuesdays and Wednesdays too? Luckily, those match ups
Struggling Paul Quinn College Reopens
Tweet Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) have survived segregation, wars, recessions and eventual integration, managing to remake themselves for the 21st century. But, not every school can continue providing
Early Decision Versus Early Action Admissions
Tweet October is a busy month for high school seniors, especially those applying early for college admission next fall. Hundreds of colleges and universities welcome early applicants, setting deadlines from
Solid Tips For Writing A Winning College Essay
Tweet High school seniors are making the most of their final year of schooling, before heading off to college next fall. Football games. Club activity. Time with friends. However, beneath
