Submitted by Tim Goral. High school students have become so mindful of financial planning for college in recent years that many who are academically eligible to attend a traditional four-year college are choosing to minimize their cost by enrolling in two-year community colleges instead. More...
State universities make plans to handle potential strike
Submitted by Tim Goral. With the threat of a potential strike looming over students in the Pennsylvania’s public universities, many have questioned what would happen if negotiations continue to stall and a strike does occur. More...
A major Chinese education company has been buying access to US college admissions officers
Submitted by Tim Goral. A major Chinese education company has paid thousands of dollars in perks or cash to admissions officers at top U.S. universities to help students apply to American schools. More...
California's new playbook for online education
Submitted by Tim Goral. Among the dismal track records for statewide online higher education initiatives, California’s is unquestionably the worst. It started in 1997 when California Virtual University was established by UC, CSU, the California Community College system, and independent colleges as a clearinghouse for existing online course offerings. More...
Les Journées de l'entrepreneuriat Féminin: un mois dédié aux femmes qui entreprennent !
Du 02 au 30 novembre 2016, les femmes qui entreprennent sont à l`honneur dans la région PACA, pour la 6ème édition des "Journées de l`entrepreunariat féminin"!
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Au programme:
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- Des journées thématiques
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Trump proposes student loan forgiveness after 15 years
Submitted by Stefanie Botelho. Democrats have used generous student loan repayment plans and dramatic proposals about cutting the cost of college as a way to court young voters this election. More...
For-profit colleges stay quietly on offense
Submitted by Stefanie Botelho. For-profit colleges may be playing defense in the public perception, but they have not given up their offensive game, if their recent contributions to Congress are any indication. More...
Career Point College closed effective immediately
Submitted by Stefanie Botelho. Career Point College students and staff were shocked Sunday evening by the emails and push alerts received informing them that their school has closed its doors permanently. More...
Bankruptcy benefits
Submitted by Stefanie Botelho. Scores of independent colleges have shut their doors since 2000. One hundred sixty institutions in all, 62 since 2010, and a dozen just last year. More...
Airline partnership offers job track for new pilots
Submitted by Stefanie Botelho. The Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) in Pennsylvania and Piedmont Airlines, which is part of the American Airlines Group, are partnering to offer CCBC professional pilot graduates an opportunity to earn a guaranteed career with American Airlines. More...