In an effort to increase graduation rates among its students, St. Mary's University in Texas launched the Four-year Pledge program. If students fulfill their responsibilities and are unable to complete the requirements for the degree within four years, the university Read More…
High school students who are searching for a Christian institution to attend in order to gain a postsecondary education may want to consider enrolling at Messiah College. The school is one of only four Christian colleges in the nation to offer Read More…
Michael Pollan, award-winning author of several books and writer for the New York Times, got his beginnings at Bennington College in Vermont, where he earned his bachelor's degree. The author is currently a professor of journalism at the University of California, Read More…
Individuals who wish to launch careers in business or engineering may want to consider enrolling at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), San Luis Obispo. The school was listed among the top universities in the nation that produce the best graduates Read More…
Deirdre Cunningham, a 1979 graduate of Hartwick College, returned to the school for an interactive workshop on landscape design, a campus planting and a lecture titled "Art and the Public Landscape." The artist says that her design style was influenced, Read More…
In an effort to decrease the high costs that are associated with postsecondary education, a growing number of universities are creating digital textbook initiatives. For example, Virginia State University's (VSU's) Reginald F. Lewis School of Business entered a textbook Read More…
Individuals who wish to join the military while attending college may benefit from enrolling in the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC). The college-based officer commissioning program is designed as an elective that focuses on leadership development, problem solving, strategic planning, and professional Read More…
As more students throughout the country seek advanced technology in their education, universities are increasing their digital offerings. For example, the University of Texas, San Antonio (UTSA) is the first institution in the nation to open a completely bookless library.
High school students who wish to work in public relations, entertainment or marketing may want to consider enrolling at schools that were once attended by successful professionals. For example, Thomas E. Freston, former co-president and chief operating officer (COO) of Viacom Read More…
Students who wish to pursue careers in professional football may want to consider enrolling at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss). The school boasts famous alumni such as Archie Manning and his son Eli.
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