August 30, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
It was late at night, and the student was trespassing in a dangerous area off school grounds. But it was the school’s fault that she was struck and killed by a train, her parents said.
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August 30, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
As college costs skyrocket, students are finding ways around one budget-buster: expensive textbooks.
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August 29, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
Is your school doing enough to curb student drinking? Before you answer, look at this.
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August 28, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
Allegations levied against a 67-year-old equestrian team coach by a freshman member of the team were detailed and serious. See what a court said about the student’s claims.
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August 27, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
Tools used to check standardized tests for bias may have flaws themselves. What’s going on?
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August 21, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
An alleged assault victim says she was victimized again when her school failed to take the right steps in response to the attack.
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August 20, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
The top 10 party schools have been announced, and there’s a new leader. So, how do schools get on this list, anyway?
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August 19, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
Attention students: Feeling confident about making good grades? Care to bet on it?
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August 18, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
Prepare to feel old: Here’s a list of all the things the class of 2014 is too young to know about.
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August 17, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
The coffee chain’s goofy vernacular finally drove an educator to one grande meltdown.
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August 17, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
A court threw out a student’s sexual harassment claim against a professor – but you may be shocked to learn why.
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August 16, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
The United States is lagging behind other countries in college completion. Here’s how it happened – and how could be fixed.
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August 15, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
A school’s decision to eliminate its women’s equestrian team led to a lawsuit, and the latest ruling in the case is not what the school wanted.
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August 14, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
Hoping to boost registration for one of his classes, this professor hit the web to generate buzz. Here’s how it worked.
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August 13, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
These colleges are taking a “Jack and the Beanstalk” strategy to cutting costs. Here’s how it will help.
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August 12, 2010 by Geneva Reid
The knee-jerk reaction to attend college after high school may be stopping mid-kick. More students are opting to take some time off — and colleges are supporting the idea.
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August 10, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
After performing a prayer ritual that bordered on an exorcism, two university employees were fired. Then they sued.
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August 9, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
A new website lets students ask social networks for sponsorship. Here’s how it works:
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August 8, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
When a student made a negative comment about a professor’s course in an online forum, the professor wasn’t happy. See how the situation led to a lawsuit.
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August 7, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
In its quest to roll back spending, this college went straight to the toilet. Here’s what it found:
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August 6, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
Among cost-conscious students and job-training workers, two-year schools are more popular than ever – and that’s part of the problem.
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August 4, 2010 by Geneva Reid
If you’ve never checked out a job online, you no doubt have friends or family members who have. Here are the top three tips for online job hunting.
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August 3, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
An artist is mad because the school used her design without telling her. But the school insists it didn’t need her permission.
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August 2, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
Corporations are courting social-network-savvy grads. Here’s how top business schools are meeting the demand:
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August 1, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
A student with multiple sclerosis complained about a lack of parking spaces for people with disabilities. See if the court granted her request for a six-figure award.
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July 31, 2010 by Brooke Ballard
There are four seemingly small decisions students make that can greatly impact their total tuition costs. Do you know what they are?
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July 30, 2010 by Claire Knight
Which universities are considered the brainiest? If you’re guessing Harvard or Yale, guess again.
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July 29, 2010 by Geneva Reid
How prepared would your school be if faced with a full-scale emergency? One college recently found out.
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July 27, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
A new study checked out the relationship between Facebook use and academic performance. Here’s what it found:
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July 26, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
This suit tested the limits of what a professor should say to his students.
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July 25, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
Check out the new way college students are getting around dating anxiety.
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July 24, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
A university in Connecticut desperately wanted a court to find cheerleading qualifies as an official sport. Here’s why – and what the court decided.
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July 23, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
Trying to boost high school student enrollment by waiving application fees: What could go wrong? Find out below.
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July 22, 2010 by Geneva Reid
It’s been said Facebook is the social media we love to hate. But maybe … just maybe … it’s time to put that to rest. Here’s why:
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July 20, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
A professor was let go after a student labeled his stance on homosexuality “hate speech.” Here’s why his former employer is rethinking its decision:
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