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UC Berkeley Wins Simons Foundation Award
Receives $60 million grant to launch theory of computing institute. The institute will bring together leading computer theorists and researchers from around the world for the purpose to explore the
Harvard, MIT Team Up to Offer Online Courses for Free
Technology platform uses open-source software. Born out of an earlier MIT initiative known as MITx, the edX enterprise offers a collaboration between two highly-esteemed universities, one that is designed to
How to Finish College Ahead of Your Class
Save money and launch your career early. Today, many schools count it a success if you finish your education within six years, understanding that many students must juggle jobs and
4 Automobile Technical Colleges
The education you need to become an automotive service technician. Many technicians have a high school diploma or a GED, but most have received advanced training at college or a
5 Things for College Students to do This Summer
Well, you can be productive this summer and get some things done without your parents assigning projects to you to keep you busy. Read on for some tips on how
College Football Playoffs May Soon Become a Reality
Closing in on a playoff system for big-time college football. Major college football or what was once known as Division 1-A and currently called Football Bowl Subdivisions may finally have
Community College Advocacy Group Notes Shortcomings, Makes Recommendations
AACC sees America’s economic leadership at stake. The AACC recently finished a study of the community college system and found numerous shortcomings. In its related report, the AACC made seven
7 Ways to Save Money at College
Keeping your college budget under control. Read on for some valuable and timely tips on how to save money at college. 1. Apply for financial aid — Regardless of your
Underemployed or Unemployed? You Are in Good Company.
Class of 2012 is having a tough time finding jobs survey reveals. These findings are the result of an analysis of government data conducted for the Associated Press and released
Is Congress Trying to Put For-Profit Colleges Out of Business?
Bill seeks to defund taxpayer supported marketing campaigns. Some schools have run into regulatory and repetitional trouble, casting a dark shadow over the entire industry. Senate Bill A bill introduced
How to Announce Your College Graduation
Tell the world about your accomplishment! Announcements have changed, but not the desire for people to let it be known that they’ve finished their studies and have secured a degree.
Third Look at 2012 College Commencement Speakers
Our latest look at the speakers who will be addressing the class of 2012. Our Monday list covered schools that will be holding commencement exercises beginning later this month. Our
