Campus News
Starbucks Partners With Arizona State University to Aid Employees
Starbucks will soon be sending thousands of its employees to Arizona State University to finish their degrees.
At-Risk Students in Danger of Failing
It should not come as much of a surprise that at-risk students have a greater risk in failing. These students are identified as coming from select ethnic minorities and include English language learners, students with disabilities and low-income families.
Low-Skilled Jobs and the College Graduate
As tassels are being turned on mortarboards across the nation this spring, many college students are finding that their job prospects are not particularly good.
These Colleges Are Still Looking for Freshmen and Transfer Students
The deadline for deciding which college you will attend this fall was on May 5, but there are more than 250 colleges and universities that still have openings.
College: Are You Getting What You Pay For?
You invest thousands if not tens of thousands of dollars in to your child’s education, but are you getting a good return on that investment? That’s a reasonable question to ask, one that the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) has sought to answer.
College Degree Attainment Remains Low Among Latinos
College degree attainment is considered by many as an indicator of a society’s performance.
College Savings Plans by the Numbers
You’ve been socking away money for years to cover your son’s or daughter’s college education. Or perhaps you have several children and have been amassing a small college savings plan for each one.
Spring Break Options for Spontaneous Students
You’ve got your entire spring break mapped out, right? Some students have had their plans in place for a long time while others may suddenly find their week-long break upon them and are not sure what they will do.
Report Shows the Economic Benefit of Community Colleges
America’s community colleges are two-year public schools and are often not fully appreciated for what they do. Community colleges prepare Americans for work, by offering certificate programs and associate degrees that can lead to a whole range of jobs.
Tiny Utah College Has 23 Athletes at Sochi
Talk about student-athletes — tiny Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah, claims 23 students as members of the 2014 US Winter Olympic team.
7 Secret Discounts for College Students
After spending thousands of dollars on tuition, fees, and books, college students may have little money left for other things. But there is an advantage to having limited funds: numerous retailers offer college students discounts, including deep price breaks, in a bid to win new business.
Free Community College for Tennessee Students?
A handful of states provide free community college to some students with the provision that they graduate from high school with high grades. In Tennessee, high school students regardless of grade point average may be admitted to the Volunteer State’s community colleges for free if a proposal from Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam gains approval and becomes law.
