High school senior accepted to UCLA after waging Twitter campaign
May 14, 2013
After being wait-listed by his top college choice, a Massachusetts high school student decided to take matters into his own hands, reports The Boston Globe. Bernie Zak, an 18-year-old senior fro…
College movies: 10 college campuses on the silver screen
May 08, 2013
From documentaries to blockbusters, these colleges made a name for themselves starring in Hollywood films. Here's the top-10 list and the movies made there.
ACT exam moves toward computer-based format
May 06, 2013
Beginning in spring 2015, the ACT college admissions exam will be available digitally in addition to its standard physical format. Students will be able to access the test via laptop, iPad, deskto…
Thanks to the Common Application, high school grads face more decisions than ever
May 02, 2013
It's that time of year again. The school term is coming to a close, and right about now, high school seniors around the country are anxiously deciding what to do after graduation. Many have alread…
GED test to undergo major overhaul
April 26, 2013
Instituted in World War II so that veterans who didn't earn a high school diploma could qualify for the G.I. Bill, the General Educational Development test, or GED, has been updated four times in its …
Teagle Foundation gathers college leaders to discuss the future of higher learning
April 23, 2013
Challenging orthodoxy has never been the best way to ingratiate oneself to the people who hold power. Socrates was forced to drink hemlock for the crime of posing difficult questions to th…
Dorm Room Fund takes venture capitalism to school
April 16, 2013
Many a great company has started in someone's dorm room (think Facebook), so it makes sense that this untidy bastion of college life is where venture capitalists think the next big tech idea might be …
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In January 2014, Yale will begin offering its own massive open online courses through MOOC provider Coursera. The initial run features four free, noncredit courses: "Roman Architecture," "Financia…
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A cursory search engine query for "online education" will pull up many different articles -- some decidedly positive, others barely containing their vehement disapproval of distance learning as a…
May 21, 2013 -
Yahoo has axed its work-from-home program. Was it the right call, and will other major companies follow suit?
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ConnectEDU, a privately held technology company aimed at bridging the gap between colleges and employers, recently announced its "25 Best Places to Work for Recent Grads." Organizations who earne…
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As with most schools, the University of Utah's online learning program was designed to make education more convenient and accessible. But there was a problem: the university's proctored exam syste…
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Recent college graduates are finally hearing some good news about future job prospects thanks to a new study by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). The study, which was created …
May 16, 2013
Come full circle
Learn about today's education trends
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What can I do with a degree in Criminal Justice?
Criminal Justice is an exciting field with many career possibilities. Explore some of the many opportunities that this field has to offer in this infographic.
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What can I do with a degree in Graphic Design?
Graphic design has become a widely popular field. In this infographic, see the many paths that a degree in graphic design can take you on.
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What can I do with a degree in Health Care Administration?
The job outlook for health care administration is projected to grow faster than the average for all U.S. occupations between 2010 and 2020. Learn more about the field of HCA, as well as related career paths in our infographic.
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What can I do with a degree in Marketing?
Discover the wide variety of opportunities in marketing, from social media to corporate branding to analysis of customer behavior.
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To get a degree, or not to get a degree
This infographic takes a close look at the continuing importance of a college education to all Americans and the blossoming reputation of online degrees, especially among young adults.
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