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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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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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College sports cope with empty stands


January 27, 2012 by Jacob Hawley

What’s it take to fill these seats? 

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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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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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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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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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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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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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How stressed students are finding relief


December 16, 2011 by Jacob Hawley

See how this college helped alleviate the pressure of finals week. 

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Social network creates carpooling connections


December 12, 2011 by Jacob Hawley

Check out how your school can reduce traffic and parking problems while increasing cost-savings. 

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Frat boy’s dead duck ‘prank’ caught on tape


December 9, 2011 by Jacob Hawley

The student’s on the hook for “wanton waste” and more. When does a prank turn into a crime? 

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Tough social media policies from 15 schools


December 6, 2011 by Jacob Hawley

Here are the super-strict social media policies some schools have set. 

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NCAA boosts financial aid for athletes


December 2, 2011 by Jacob Hawley

Increased financial support comes with some tougher academic standards for student-athletes. 

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Top 10 safest campuses of 2011


November 29, 2011 by Claire Knight

The 2011 rankings are in. Which universities earned a nod for campus safety efforts? 

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The one place college grads WON’T work


November 29, 2011 by Jacob Hawley

Times are hard and jobs are scarce. So what could make graduating students turn down a job? 

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How to protect your school from the flu


November 25, 2011 by Jacob Hawley

Follow these tips to keep students and staffers in the pink. 

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What’s the No. 1 killer of students?


November 22, 2011 by Jacob Hawley

The first student mortality study of its kind in 70 years reveals surprising data. 

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Student loan debt: Which states are in the top 10?


November 22, 2011 by Jacob Hawley

The latest findings show who’s leaving college with the most loans to pay off. 

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Enrollment’s on the rise – but grad rates aren’t


November 18, 2011 by Jacob Hawley

What do colleges need to do to get students to cross the finish line? 

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Does your school meet data demands? 3 tips


November 14, 2011 by Jacob Hawley

Tablets, iPhones and laptops are devouring campus wireless networks. What can colleges do? 

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Why are foreign students fleeing U.S. schools?


November 14, 2011 by Jacob Hawley

Enrollment of international students is plunging. Here’s why. 

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Digital text program aims to ease college costs


November 11, 2011 by Jacob Hawley

The first step to student savings: getting faculty on board! 

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What’s the most buzz-worthy school on the Web?


November 8, 2011 by Jacob Hawley

Check out who’s among the Internet’s most-discussed U.S. universities. 

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New course: Facebook for Business?


November 7, 2011 by Jacob Hawley

Students looking for a leg up in their post-college job search may soon be demanding this online class. 

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The 1 time students cut back on tech use is …


November 1, 2011 by Jacob Hawley

While it may look like students are glued to their devices, there’s at least one time they power it all down. 

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Why are student mental health problems on the rise?


October 31, 2011 by Jacob Hawley

Colleges are reporting increasing instances of student mental health issues. Check out the trends counselors are reporting. 

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The best (and worst) schools for sexual health


October 25, 2011 by Jacob Hawley

Which schools take sexual health seriously? The folks at Trojan have the answer!

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Sandwich shop to students: Gulp this for free food


October 21, 2011 by Jacob Hawley

Are free snacks really worth chugging 32 ounces of dressing? 

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Can Facebook boost GPA?


October 18, 2011 by Jacob Hawley

A new study says the social network might help students do more than waste time. 

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Can Facebook identify binge-drinking students?


October 10, 2011 by Jacob Hawley

A new study of Facebook posts separates “rite of passage” drinking from at-risk behavior. 

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Study: More students rely on financial aid


October 7, 2011 by Jacob Hawley

Families are cutting costs and borrowing heavily to pay for schools – but can they still afford it? 

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