Who are the winners (and losers) in early admissions?
February 4, 2012 by Jacob Hawley
The democratization of the process has made applying for colleges tougher than ever for a surprising group of students.
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February 4, 2012 by Jacob Hawley
Student sues over lack of tutoring
February 3, 2012 by Taylor Hannigan
A judge considered whether federal law requires the provision of tutoring to students with disabilities.
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3D models: The future of admissions?
January 30, 2012 by Jacob Hawley
Check out how new technology allows this school to entice prospective students.
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Was cyber stalker’s sentence harsh enough?
January 30, 2012 by Taylor Hannigan
He’s going to jail — but not for long enough, his victim says.
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Answer to financial aid needs: Start a business
January 30, 2012 by Jacob Hawley
Check out how this sophomore’s funding his college education – and what he had to give up to do it.
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End of an era? Apps are down at elite schools
January 30, 2012 by Taylor Hannigan
After years of increases, the tide may be turning.
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College sports cope with empty stands
January 27, 2012 by Jacob Hawley
What’s it take to fill these seats?
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The list is in: Top values in public colleges
January 24, 2012 by Taylor Hannigan
The top school on the list returned to its perch for the eleventh straight year.
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Ousted over Facebook talk, student fights back
January 24, 2012 by Taylor Hannigan
A white student claimed he was expelled because he complained on Facebook about racism.
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Would you want students with guns on your campus?
January 23, 2012 by Jacob Hawley
A proposed bill aims to force public colleges to let students carry firearms. Could it actually pass?
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Virus infects college servers … for 13 years!
January 23, 2012 by Jacob Hawley
Think your school’s online data is secure? Don’t be too sure …
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MTV app offers financial aid guidance
January 20, 2012 by Jacob Hawley
The cable network and the Gates Foundation have teamed up to help students.
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The top-ranked online colleges
January 17, 2012 by Jacob Hawley
See who tops the list in faculty, technology and student success!
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Is Penn State responsible for Sandusky debacle?
January 17, 2012 by Claire Knight
No doubt about it: Penn State’s legal headaches are just beginning. And the first civil suit filed claims the university is liable for the alleged abuse that occurred on campus.
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Survey reveals strange places students study
January 16, 2012 by Taylor Hannigan
Where do students study? A new survey has some interesting answers.
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Feds sue school for denying ‘emotional assistance dog’
January 16, 2012 by Taylor Hannigan
After a school denied a student’s request to live with a dog, the federal Department of Justice got involved.
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Good news on job front for class of 2011
January 13, 2012 by Taylor Hannigan
A new survey looks at average starting salaries for those who graduated in 2011.
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These 10 schools can’t keep their freshmen!
January 10, 2012 by Jacob Hawley
A survey ranks the schools with the worst freshmen retention rates. Cross your fingers you’re not on the list!
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2011’s weirdest admissions essay questions
January 10, 2012 by Jacob Hawley
“What does Play-Doh have to do with Plato?” Keep reading to see more weird admissions essay questions:
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Online student expelled for cheating: Why she’s suing
January 9, 2012 by Taylor Hannigan
A student who was expelled for cheating sued her former school for more than $150,000.
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Which majors have the highest unemployment rates?
January 9, 2012 by Taylor Hannigan
A new report identifies five majors with double-digit unemployment rates for recent grads.
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Student sneaks own art into major museum
January 6, 2012 by Jacob Hawley
Art isn’t the most employable major – but that didn’t stop this student from getting his work noticed.
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Which school has the most expensive dorms?
January 3, 2012 by Taylor Hannigan
Schools from one city dominate the top 10.
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Middle class losing financial aid? Not here
January 2, 2012 by Jacob Hawley
Here’s how one college is bucking the trend of decreasing aid programs.
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Brrrr! A chilly way to fundraise
January 2, 2012 by Jacob Hawley
Student-athletes took to the icy deep for their charity of choice.
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Students rank top pot spots
December 30, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
What’s the best college for scoring primo bud? Find out below (and cross your fingers that it’s not your school!):
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Which school presidents earn over $1 million?
December 27, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
The income gap is widening on college campuses.
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Prof: ‘I was fired for giving pet student a D’
December 27, 2011 by Taylor Hannigan
A professor says school officials fired him because he gave a certain Hollywood star a much-deserved grade of “D” in a directing class.
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College prof busted for cooking meth
December 26, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
This Boston math instructor may have seen too many episodes of Breaking Bad.
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Facebook doesn’t hurt GPAs – unless …
December 26, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
New data examines how social media use (and overuse) affects students’ grades.
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College replaces dorm with cruise ship
December 23, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
See how these unusual living arrangements are working out for students.
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Shocking survey has frat under fire
December 20, 2011 by Taylor Hannigan
A single question on a member survey has put this local chapter of a frat on the endangered species list.
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Three band members arrested in brutal attack
December 20, 2011 by Taylor Hannigan
A hazing incident left a marching band member badly hurt.
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Study: Facebook’s bigger than ever for recruitment
December 19, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
Find out which Facebook features are getting the most use.
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Yikes! $5.3 billion in aid for students who don’t need it?!
December 19, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
Check out how the “department store discount” strategy is wasting 20% of funding.
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