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Colleges
What role should college rankings play in choosing a school?
Jul 13, 2022
The rankings created by U.S. News have become very influential, but critics say prospective students should do more research.
Blackstone sees opportunity in student housing
Apr 21, 2022
The investment firm is buying American Campus Communities, the largest developer, owner, and manager of student housing in the U.S.
Should colleges help students pay for basic living costs?
Apr 8, 2022
The American Rescue Plan earmarked about $77 billion in higher education relief, with a significant chunk dedicated to helping students with costs outside tuition, including housing, food and clothes.
Would a new public college campus in California help provide spots for more qualified students?
Mar 31, 2022
There aren't enough seats at 4-year universities for qualified students. How can the state meet the rising demand?
Students face standardized test dilemma as colleges split on their use
Mar 30, 2022
Some colleges are bringing back SAT and ACT requirements. Others have dropped them permanently. What's a college applicant to do?
University students flock to supply chain majors
Feb 7, 2022
The pandemic boosted demand for these professionals — and upped their pay. New challenges include last-mile delivery and sustainability.
Letting students work and learn during a unique college gap year
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Troy Oppie
Aug 12, 2021
The program allowed students to craft their own independent study or work within a theme, like entrepreneurship or public service.
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Some colleges and universities look to re-up their commitment to Black studies
Oct 2, 2020
Schools around the country are offering grants for research projects on anti-Black racism. And some are committing to hire more professors with expertise in the study of race.
Dozens of Ph.D. programs are suspending admissions
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Erika Beras
Sep 29, 2020
Graduate schools are saving resources for existing students. But the temporary action could have long-lasting effects.
Some small colleges are closing their doors for good amid pandemic
Aug 20, 2020
By one estimate, about 200 private liberal-arts institutions are on the verge of going under.