Is Four Years of College Not Enough?
(Bloomberg) — The U.S. is focusing too much attention on helping students pursue four-year college degrees, when two-year and occupational programs may better prepare them for the job market, a Harvard...
View ArticleCuomo Backs Higher Tuition at Top SUNY Campuses
(New York Times) — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said Monday that he would support allowing the flagship campuses of the State University of New York to charge higher tuition than the rest of the system, a...
View ArticleNeed Money For College? Try These Top 5 Sites
As the class of 2012 graduates from high school, parents are excited to see their children grow up, but many are afraid of the mounting debt from a college bill looming in the distance. These days with...
View ArticleStudy: Workers Without a College Degree Most Impacted By Economic Recession
A study by Georgetown University finds that workers who've only gotten a high school diploma have experienced higher levels of job loss than those with college diplomas.
View ArticleThis is How Much It Costs to Educate the President of the US
Degree Jungle has created an infographic comparing the total educational cost for President Obama and his opponent, Mitt Romney.
View ArticleFrom Jamaica to the US and Beyond: Marcia Reid Writes About Her Journey to...
She started in a town 15 miles from Montego Bay. Today, Reid is an executive at an international marketing and advertising firm.
View ArticleSchool Daze: HBCUs Lose Millions Due To Federal Student Loan Changes
Parent PLUS loan changes are impacting students.
View ArticleSchools Increasingly Suing Alumni For College Loan Repayment
Student loan debt follows graduates, and their schools.
View ArticleD Wright Way: NBA Star Dorell Wright Teams Up With UNCF For Scholarship Program
Help for students seeking a higher education.
View ArticleWhat You Need To Know About For-Profit Universities Before You Enroll
For-profit schools have a value proposition that appeals to lots of students, but do you really get what you pay for?
View ArticleStudy Shows Employers Are Reluctant To Hire Entry-Level College Graduates
One educator says the college system needs to change in order to keep up with the needs of the job market.
View ArticleThe Senate Finally Does Something! New Bill Will Roll Back Student Loan...
However, the rates could climb over eight percent if market rates dictate it.
View ArticleIt’s All Your Fault! Young America Points Finger At Colleges For Student Debt...
College students, increasingly mired in debt, are turning their attention to the skyrocketing cost of getting an almost necessary post-secondary education.The post It’s All Your Fault! Young America...
View ArticleThe ‘McDonaldization’ Of Universities: Colleges Pressured To Graduate More...
Are colleges sacrificing quality for quantity?The post The ‘McDonaldization’ Of Universities: Colleges Pressured To Graduate More Students, Yet Spend Less appeared first on MadameNoire.
View ArticleThe Gender & Racial Pay Gap: Why Do Black Women Earn Less?
A number of people share their theories. The post The Gender & Racial Pay Gap: Why Do Black Women Earn Less? appeared first on MadameNoire.
View ArticleStarbucks Launching A Program That Will Pay To Send Its Employees To College
Credits at the University of Arizona are $500 apiece, meaning some workers will get a $30K education. The post Starbucks Launching A Program That Will Pay To Send Its Employees To College appeared...
View ArticleKnowledge Is Power: Celebrities Who Went Back To School
Yes, even after making all that money. The post Knowledge Is Power: Celebrities Who Went Back To School appeared first on MadameNoire.
View ArticleElection 2016: Will Education Ever Be Affordable?
The next president needs to make this issue a priority.
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You Have Options, Sis: Five Smart Ways To Save For Your Kids’ College Education
Source: Blend Images – JGI/Jamie Grill / Getty Saving for college is one of those things all parents know they should be doing, but getting started can be daunting and intimidating. While 529 plans are...
View ArticleGovernment To Hold For-Profit Schools Accountable To Pricey Tuition
by Candi Sparks On June 15, the Department of Education responded to complaints from consumer advocacy groups by proposing regulations which would force for-profit schools (like DeVry) to change their...
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