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The downward spiral: Homeless in San Francisco
Jul 6, 2012
In the city by the bay, homeless citizens share how easy it is to lose the roof over your head.
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College grads, please don't hurt us
Jun 8, 2012
Author Charles Wheelan asks recent college grads to not use their new knowledge for evil.
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Soaring rhetoric: 2012 commencement addresses
Jun 8, 2012
With graduation in the air, here's a sampling of inspiring commencement speeches of 2012 featured in today's show.
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A new way to measure college graduation rates
Apr 12, 2012
Part-timers, transfers and returning students aren't counted in official graduation rates. A change by the Department of Education could add them to the mix.
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College grads reach new high
Feb 24, 2012
For the first time, more than 30 percent of American's have at least a bachelor's, according to the Census Bureau. But there is a growing racial gap between the haves and have nots.
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Nevada grads worry about their futures
Feb 2, 2012
College seniors in Nevada have endured budget cuts and tuition hikes. They now face a less-than-promising job market.
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Measuring what college students actually learn
Jan 24, 2012
A new initiative calls on colleges and universities to ask and answer the question, “Are students learning?” at their institutions. It’s a question that employers ask about college graduates all the time.
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As tuition rises, value of law degrees is questioned
Dec 22, 2011
A report on the high cost of law school, which many students borrow to cover, suggests schools should provide information on how their graduates fare in the work world.
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Donated to your alma mater yet?
Jun 11, 2010
If you went to college and you've ever wondered why your alma mater pesters you for donations each year, it's not just about the money. Even small...
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Recent college grads rate best places to work
May 12, 2010
Graduating this month or know someone who is? A list of the best places to work might help. With the economy recovering, but still shaky, and the...
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