New study: Recession has brought tuition and funding woes to higher education
June 18, 2013
There is little doubt the recession has had an impact on many facets of American life, but a study released in May 2013 by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities found that higher education ha…
10 unique majors for adventurous college students
June 12, 2013
Not everybody wants to major in business or psychology. Check out these unique majors designed for individuals looking to study something outside the box.
Obama vows to outfit 99 percent of schools with high-speed Internet in next 5 years
June 07, 2013
On Thursday, President Barack Obama announced a plan to connect 99 percent of American schools to high-speed broadband and wireless Internet within five years. The president unveiled the initiative…
Music industry veterans donate $70 million to USC for new degree program
June 03, 2013
Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young (better known as rapper Dr. Dre) have a long history of entrepreneurship and innovation in the music industry. Iovine was the co-founder of Interscope Records -- th…
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…
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The University of Maryland's (UMD) Robert H. Smith School of Business will begin offering an online Master of Business Administration degree program in January 2014. Patterned after the school'…
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There is little doubt the recession has had an impact on many facets of American life, but a study released in May 2013 by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities found that higher education ha…
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Looking for possibly one of the hottest jobs in the country? Then you'll want to check out computer systems analysts. Best of all, you might not need a tech degree to land the job.
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First it was online schools, education brought to students with the click of a mouse. Then it was massive open online courses, which paved the way for millions to access classes from an incredibl…
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Massive open online courses (MOOCs) offer anyone, anywhere a chance to test-drive Web-based learning with little to no financial investment, and many students are officially hooked. Now traditiona…
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Not everybody wants to major in business or psychology. Check out these unique majors designed for individuals looking to study something outside the box.
Jun 12, 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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