Campus News
Judge Deems Google Book Scanning “Fair Use”
The Google Books Library Project has the search engine giant cooperating with several major libraries to incorporate their collections within Google Books, a searchable online database that makes it easier for users to locate a book.
US Professors of the Year: 2013 Winners
At least one of your college professors may have been recognized as “Professor of the Year” and you did not even know it.
Teens Continue to Abandon Facebook
Teenagers are the world’s future and that is why Facebook with more than 1 billion global users is very concerned. While much of the rest of the world is liking and sharing Facebook posts and pages, teen usage has been falling.
Community Colleges Continue to Face Financial Challenges
America’s community colleges continue to provide access to higher education for millions of students. These two-year schools, sometimes called technical colleges or junior colleges, are generally affordable; many provide open enrollment to high school graduates and to those with a GED.
Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation Helps College-Bound Students
The men and women who serve in the military and pay the ultimate price leave behind spouses and children that are devastated by their loss.
College Board: Trends in College Pricing
The College Board has released its latest report, Education Pays, outlining the importance of pursuing a college education.
New York University Launches $1 Billion Scholarship Campaign
College affordability is the challenge of our day with students and their families sometimes priced out of the top-tier institutions even with financial aid factored in.
Study Reveals That Student Housing Proximity Matters
Not every college student wants to live where rents are the cheapest.
Obamacare and College Students
The Affordable Care Act was signed into law in 2010 and beginning on Oct. 1, 2013, Americans could review and buy health insurance through the marketplace. For college students, many will stay on their parents’ plan until they turn 26.
College Gift Basket Ideas and Tips
Your son or daughter has been away from home for weeks, perhaps months, and you miss his or her presence. Chances are your offspring misses you too, and is looking forward to seeing everyone when a break is possible.
NACAC Takes Issue With US News College Rankings
US News & World Report has long published its own college ranking system, a much referenced if not controversial way to rate colleges and universities.
What Defines a Nontraditional College Student?
Not all college students arrive on campus immediately following high school. Some students serve in the military, complete their religious training, start a family or hit the workplace before enrolling in college.
