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Published July 5, 2017
Girls Who Code: Bridging the Gender Gap in Tech
Although tech jobs are the fastest growing in the country, girls commonly tend to drop their interest in tech from ages 13-17.
Published March 27, 2017
How to Give (and Get) the Gift of College
While college funding contributions aren’t anything new, the idea of an actual real-life gift card is new to this service industry.
Published February 23, 2017
3 Unique Ways to Motivate Yourself for the New Semester
Here is how you can start getting motivated for next semester.
Published January 3, 2017
White House Takes Stand against Campus Sexual Assault Misconduct with New Policy
Top administration officials, including the president and vice president, will no longer visit colleges with failing campus sexual assault policies.
Published July 5, 2016
Trump University, For-Profit, Undergoes Investigation and Criticism Again
Trump University comes under fire in court case.
Published June 28, 2016
Choose Staffing as a Career & Love What You Do
Want a meaningful and rewarding career? Learn more about an exciting career in the staffing and recruiting industry.
Published July 30, 2015
What’s in Your Financial Aid Package?
Once you have been admitted to college, it's time to weigh the financial aid package you will receive. The package should contain all federal and institutional aid that will go towards ...
Published February 26, 2015
Dartmouth Takes a Stand, Bans Hard Alcohol
Dartmouth University bans all hard alcohol from campus.
Published February 16, 2015
Survey: College Freshmen More Depressed than Ever
National survey says incoming college freshmen more depressed than ever.
Published February 11, 2015
Show Me the Money: Donations to Colleges at All-Time High
Schools across the country brought in big bucks from donations last year.
Published February 9, 2015
Recapping Higher Education in President Obama’s State of the Union
President Obama delivers the State of the Union on January 20, 2015.
Published January 21, 2015
President Obama Proposes Free Community College for Students
President Obama promises free community college.
Published January 13, 2015
FAFSA Mistake for 165,000 Students: Are You One of Them?
Did the mistake on the FAFSA form cost you? Find out.
Published July 14, 2014
Celebrate National Volunteer Week in April
Become a hero and celebrate National Volunteer Month by volunteering for a cause you're passionate about!
Published March 24, 2013
Has Political Correctness Gone Overboard?
How far should schools go in terms of political correctness?
Published November 7, 2012
Making Time
There are simple ways to give yourself the illusion of having more time.
Published November 6, 2012
How to Have the Worst College Visit Ever
Campus tours are great, but try to explore the college campus on your own, too.
Published November 2, 2012
Overachievers Anonymous
There’s only one word to sum up a “do-it-all” personality type: overachiever.
Published October 26, 2012
The 2012 Presidential Candidates, In Their Own Words
Where the 2012 Presidential Candidates stand on higher education is an issue that will directly affect many students who are voting in the election.
Published October 25, 2012
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Published September 22, 2017
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Published September 14, 2017
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Published September 13, 2017
