Name:  Marsha Golod Occupation:  Meeting planner 1. Where do you live? Brooklyn, New York 2. What school did you attend?  Attended Baruch College for an MBA 3. How did you select the school you attended?  V

The Maryland legislature is tackling the contentious issue of for-profit colleges and universities. On Tuesday, the state Senate unanimously passed a bill that would enable tighter regulation of for-profits and career schools by the Maryland Higher Edu

One year at a community college can cost as little as one-tenth as much as a year at a four-year private institution. In 2009-2010, the average college student paid the following for full-time tuition, according to collegeboard.com:  

Name: Matthew Forrest Occupation: Student 1.    Where do you live?  I currently reside in Whitman, Massachusetts. 2.    What school are you attending? I am currently attending Massasoit Community

Although a lot of employers dropped tuition benefits when the economy tanked in 2008, more and more are offering them again, according to Brad Hodge, chief business and financial services officer at Peirce College in Philadelphia. “And not just t

If you’re getting tuition benefits from your employer (read more about that here), find out the exact dollar limits of those benefits.   “Many students take only as many classes as their employer will pay for,” says Brad Hodg

(Note: This is a follow up to this story on the financial model of for-profit schools.) For-profit schools operate by attracting students willing to take on a lot of debt, much of it from the federal government in the form of grants and loans. Con

I've been posting stories about Mark Kantrowitz's take on the finances of attending a community college (see here and here). When I got to work this morning, I found a wonderfully thoughtful email from someone who taught at a community college

So you prepared carefully, then went and blitzed the job fair effectively — you’re done, right? Nope: The career experts we talked to (Cheretta Robson, assistant director of career development at St. Francis College in Brooklyn Heights; Mar

So you prepared carefully, then went and blitzed the job fair effectively — you’re done, right? Nope: The career experts we talked to (Cheretta Robson, assistant director of career development at St. Francis College in Brooklyn Heights; Mar

The main advantage of online learning is that it’s incredibly convenient.   “Students don’t need to worry about travel or parking — or even about  attending  class at a particular time,” says Jon Lenrow,

Students who start their bachelor’s degrees at a community college have, on average, less debt at graduation than students who do their entire degrees at a four-year school. (See here for more on this.) That savings assumes that you finish i

Fariborz Ghadar of Penn State’s Smeal College of Business teaches both in the regular MBA program on the main campus and in the executive MBA program in Philadelphia. He has two pieces of advice for anyone considering an MBA:   1. G

The news is filled with reports of layoffs and downsizings, but one area with solid job prospects is health care. According to the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the fastest growing job sector this decade will be hea

Fariborz Ghadar of Penn State’s Smeal College of Business teaches both in the regular MBA program on the main campus and in the executive MBA program in Philadelphia. He has two pieces of advice for anyone considering an MBA:   1. G

After posting this story, someone posted a great question in the comments section: “Never getting a response back is discouraging, any tips on keeping an individual's mental health balanced before, during and after a career fair?” &nb

EducationOption.com recently talked to three career experts for advice about for getting the most out of a job fair. The experts were: Marjorie Apel, director of Manhattan College's Center for Career Development; Sophia Demetriou, director of the C

EducationOption.com recently talked to three career experts for advice about for getting the most out of a job fair. The experts were: Marjorie Apel, director of Manhattan College's Center for Career Development; Sophia Demetriou, director of the C

EducationOption.com recently talked to three career experts for advice about for getting the most out of a job fair. The experts were: Marjorie Apel, director of Manhattan College's Center for Career Development; Sophia Demetriou, director of the C

One of the first pieces of advice given to those thinking about going back to school is make sure the school is accredited. (See our FAQs for why.)  It turns out there’s some advice that is even more basic: Make sure the school exists.

So you prepared carefully, then went and blitzed the job fair effectively — you’re done, right? Nope: The career experts we talked to (Cheretta Robson, assistant director of career development at St. Francis College in Brooklyn Heights; Mar

Computer technology changes so often, and so fast, that learning it in school is only the first step to having a successful career.   "Computer professionals have to learn new stuff constantly," says Jason Wertz, assistant professor

(Rebecca Chase, 2nd from right, on a camping trip with Outward Bound)    Name: Rebecca Chase  Occupation: Special Education Teacher/ Reading Specialist    1. Where do you live? South Philadelphia

Name:  Ryan Tait Occupation:  Operations Manager for a sourcing firm 1. Where do you live?  West New York, New Jersey 2. What school are you attending?   Baruch College, City University of New York 3.

For years, education experts have said that starting at a community college can be an economical strategy for getting a bachelor’s degree. We here at EducationOption.com have given that very advice. Recently, though, financial aid analyst Ma

There’s been a lot of emphasis on the importance of two-year schools in recent months. The buzz began last October, when President Obama convened a White House summit on community colleges.   “They may not get the credit they deser

In addition to their tips on getting ready to attend a job fair, the career experts we talked about had advice about what to do once you get there. Thanks to Sophia Demetriou, director of the Career Center at City College of New York; Cheretta Robson,

In addition to their tips on getting ready to attend a job fair, the career experts we talked about had advice about what to do once you get there. Thanks to Sophia Demetriou, director of the Career Center at City College of New York; Cheretta Robson,

The U.S. Senate, which undertook an investigation of for-profit schools (a.k.a. proprietary schools, a.k.a. career colleges) last fall, is looking at the way the schools have targeted veterans who receive GI bill money. By law, postsecondary schoo

Executive MBA programs are designed for people who already have significant leadership experience. Leadership is evaluated based on the role the person plays in his or her organization, rather than on the title he or she holds. "We look at th

What’s the etiquette of adding contacts on LinkedIn? Should you send a request to someone you’ve never met?   Cheretta Robson, assistant director of career development at St. Francis College in Brooklyn Heights, recommends against

In addition to their tips on getting ready to attend a job fair, the career experts we talked about had advice about what to do once you get there. Thanks to Sophia Demetriou, director of the Career Center at City College of New York; Cheretta Robson,

Over the last five years or so, community colleges have seen a boom in enrollment. At SUNY Rockland Community College in New York, for instance, enrollment has gone up about 30 percent over the last five years, according to Dana Stilley, interim dean o

Over the last five years or so, community colleges have seen a boom in enrollment. At SUNY Rockland Community College in New York, for instance, enrollment has gone up about 30 percent over the last five years, according to Dana Stilley, interim dean o

Over the last five years or so, community colleges have seen a boom in enrollment. At SUNY Rockland Community College in New York, for instance, enrollment has gone up about 30 percent over the last five years, according to Dana Stilley, interim dean o

Many people who are thinking about going back to school are nervous about having to take math again. If you're going into a field like business or computers, you know that you'll be taking a fair amount of math, but what about health care or gr

This is graduation season, when colleges all over the country give honorary degrees to luminaries who, in turn, attend commencement ceremonies and speak to graduates.   A simple enough transaction, perhaps — except when it isn’t.   T

  Teachers love nontraditional students.   Chris Elliott Vasquez, assistant professor of English at Brookdale Community College, is one of the top 25 community college professors in the nation, according to RateMyProfessors.com.

If you’re thinking about getting a bachelor’s degree, you can save money by taking general education and core classes at a community college and transferring to a four-year school later. Unless that four-year school has an agreement wi

Name: Louis Cohen Occupation:  Internet Marketing   1. Where do you live?  Forest Hills, NY 2. What school did you attend?  Recent graduate – Baruch College MBA 3. How did you select the school

Name: Kim Gavin Occupation: Student 1.    Where do you live?  In the rough and tumble Kensington section of Philadelphia. 2.    What school are you attending?  Moore College of Art & Design

This Rutgers University graduate is racing toward his future career. [Getty Images]   It turns out it is what you know, after all. It has long been known that college graduates make more than high school graduates over their

This Rutgers University graduate is racing toward his future career. [Getty Images]   It turns out it is what you know, after all. It has long been known that college graduates make more than high school graduates over their

President Barack Obama greets graduating students before the Booker T. Washington High School graduation ceremony May 16, 2011 in Memphis, Tennessee. Obama thinks college is valuable -- he wants the United States to become the best-educated nation

Credit: Quinn Dombrowski (quinn.anya via Creative Commons)   The final version of the Obama administration’s “gainful employment” regulations was significantly less draconian than the version originally proposed. A

Credit: Quinn Dombrowski (quinn.anya via Creative Commons)   The final version of the Obama administration’s “gainful employment” regulations was significantly less draconian than the version originally proposed. A

  Dr. Stephen D. Immerman, president of Montserrat College of Art, previously spent 30 years at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has learned that, similar to an engineering education, training in the arts prepares students fo

  A graphic look at some of the results from the Pew Research Center's recent survey.

Name: Cathy Chao Occupation: FT student in Emerson College; Marketing and Advertising   1.    Where do you live?  I live in Boston, Mass. I’m originally from Canada and came to Boston for school. Boston i

Photo (CC) bandita via Flickr   Tuition and fees at private, nonprofit colleges and universities will be going up an average of 4.6 percent for the 2011-2012 school year, according to the National Association of Independent Colleges and

The University of Massachusetts at Boston     Many students find community colleges a convenient and economical way to get the first two years of college out of the way, but not all of these students actually finish getting t

The University of Massachusetts at Boston     Many students find community colleges a convenient and economical way to get the first two years of college out of the way, but not all of these students actually finish getting t

Name: Seda Gokoglu Occupation: Graduate Student 1.    Where do you live?  Boston, MA 2.    What school are you attending?  Emerson College 3.    How did you select the

  Education is a driving force behind the future success of a city, and for dozens of colleges and universities, Philadelphia is a true hub of learning. At Peirce College, one of the city’s oldest institutions of higher education, d

Add undergraduate and graduate students to the list of people who are getting headaches over the debt crisis. An agreement, or lack thereof, will most likely have an impact on student financial aid one way or another. It’s just not clear yet how

Turns out, the best place to shop for back-to-school, could be your app store. From exam prep to finding delivery options at 2 am, your cell phone has become one of the most useful tools you can use at college. “The evolution of the mobile pho

Pack your bags, you’re headed to class! The number of college students who choose to study abroad took a hit with the economic decline in recent years, but more students are now deciding to plane it or train it to a new location for a semester or

Move over Facebook, here comes Google+. The brand new social media site is already boasting more than 18 million users since its launch date earlier this month. Since college students were the first to make Facebook the greatest online hot spot ever, i

Humans are hunters and gatherers. However, over the course of evolution we’ve become much lazier. Lucky for us, there’s Food-Bot.com. Born from the desire for free food combined with a lack of physical motivation to go looking for it, the si

In an overall gloomy report from Moody’s Analytics, it’s become painfully clear that students who borrow for college will find themselves faced with more debt than ever before. The report says that while the default rate on mortgages, aut

Domestic shrimp and fusili pasta with Sicilian lemon sauce. Chipotle orange pork with salsa. Ginger Hoisin seitan stir fry with red choi and peppers. Sound like they could be the daily specials from your favorite restaurant, right? Those are actually

Domestic shrimp and fusili pasta with Sicilian lemon sauce. Chipotle orange pork with salsa. Ginger Hoisin seitan stir fry with red choi and peppers. Sound like they could be the daily specials from your favorite restaurant, right? Those are actually

If you're in the buisiness of finding a business school for yourself, you might want to take a closer look at Baruch College. The school's Zicklin School of Business was ranked among the country's best business schools by Forbes. Forbes ranks Zicklin

If you're in the buisiness of finding a business school for yourself, you might want to take a closer look at Baruch College. The school's Zicklin School of Business was ranked among the country's best business schools by Forbes. Forbes ranks Zicklin

"Person with a gun reported near Dietrick. Stay inside. Secure doors. Emergency personnel responding. Call 911 for help,” was the message displayed on Virginia Tech’s website Friday morning. Public safety officials at VT weren't going to tak

Considering a part-time job when you head back to school but worried about your class load? Worry no more! The solution could be as close as your app store. There are plenty that let you earn cash and rewards on the go. Tech expert Katie Linendoll offe

It’s that time again- back to school season. According to the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics, 19.7 million students are enrolled in college this year many of them are choosing to live off-campus. However, along with R.A.s and shar

How did Billy Madison put it? I got my lunch packed up, my boots tied tight, I hope I don't get in a fight. Oh, back to school... back to school… If you’re returning to college well into your adulthood this fall, you might feel a little

It's all about diversity at Baruch College. The school just landed on Diverse Magazine's Top 100 list of national institutions that conferred the most bachelor's and master's degrees to students of color in 2009-2010. In the area of undergraduate pr

Philosophy... Poly Sci... Calculus... BORING! Spice up your schedule this semester with one of these much more interesting courses that you won't believe are actually offered. We guarantee you’ll want to do your homework for these classes. Here&r

Think you won't find the cheapest text books at a big box retailer? Think again. Barnes and Noble could be your best source for used, rental and digital textbooks this coming school year. The company projects it will save more than $200 million for the

Are you the dreaded "undecided" major? At some point, you will have to choose, but it doesn't have to be right away. Picking your major is about a lot more than how much money you will make someday. It should be a reflection of who you are and what you're

Women obtain their degrees at a higher rate than men and they are also more likely to think it was worth it. A recent survey by the Pew Research Center says about 50 percent of women who graduated from a four-year college gave the higher education syste

The class of 2015 is gearing up to begin college this fall, with acceptance letters in hand. If you decided to put off school until next year or somewhere else down the road, it's still important to get the process started now. Here to help are Robin

Ahh, dorm life—a sweet new taste of freedom and the power to come and go as you please. The possibilities are endless! But wait; here comes your R.A. to break up the fun. That killjoy… R.A.s have a gotten a bad rap for years as

Dear incoming college freshman, Please, please stick it out and graduate. If you don't, you'll be costing me a fortune... literally. Sincerely, America A new report released by the American Institutes for Research found that 40 percent of c

Are more people opting out of "for-profit" schools like DeVry, Corinthian Colleges and the University of Phenoix? According to the Wall Street Journal, enrollments in those types of schools has plunged recently, as much as 45 percent in some cases. "Peo

A college student shares her advice on how to make sure you have a good college experience. 1. Live online Chatting online with high school friends or using Skype to see a familiar face from back home is all well and good, but don’t ove

Colleges along the east coast have had to make adjustments as many had planned to welcome students back to campus this weekend. Hurricane Irene delayed multiple move-ins and first days of class. Now that the storm has passed, schools are ass

There are two areas where students can need help with their schoolwork: help with specific subjects and help with study skills. The learning center at your school has resources for both. Community College of Philadelphia, for instance, has tutoring ava

Courtney Steele went through a rigorous application, interview and training process for her job. She says her position requires her to be knowledgeable, accessible, authentic and enthusiastic. That position is campus tour guide for Southern Methodist U

He’s square, he’s yellow, he’s large and he’s in charge. At first glance you might mistake him for SpongeBob SquarePants, but no—he is Textbook Rebel, fighting against big, bad Mr. $200 Textbook for the good of studentkind

The season is upon us. College girls will excitedly bustle chapter to chapter in their "cute casual" outfits and college guys will try to be on their coolest behavior as they attend potential member events. It's time for fraternity and sorority recruit

College is definitely more expensive than it was 10 years ago, but it's worth it because starting salaries are higher, too, right? Wrong. According to the Economic Policy Institute, college graduates had lower starting wages in 2010 than they did in 200

Just when college administrators thought they were up to speed by joining Google+, they now have to worry about sharing their schools' virtual identities with the porn industry. In March, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers approv

Somewhere within the stacks of a campus library, a librarian sits and waits, longing for someone to seek her help. She'll be waiting for a while. According to a recent study by Ethnographic Research in Illinois Academic Libraries Project, students are

Students who are enrolled in college right now were just children when the September 11 attacks happened. The events had a profound impact on the higher education community. Schools across the country will be recognizing the 10-year anniversary this we

The highly anticipated 2012 "best colleges" rankings were released today by U.S. News & World Report. Among the categories are best national universities, best liberal arts colleges, best regional colleges, best value schools and best up-and-comin

(Reuters) Ivy League schools again topped a popular ranking of the best U.S. colleges, but shared the spotlight with liberal arts schools Williams College and Amherst College, and "up-and-coming" University of Maryland. In the 28th edition of the U.S. Ne

Vice President Joe Biden issued a stern message to college students as they prepare to head back to campus for the start of the school year. In the video, posted on whitehouse.gov, Biden urges college students to work together to put an end to violence

College campuses are notoriously safe zones for freedom of expression, but one of those expressions is becoming increasingly prohibited: smoking. Public smoking bans have been trickling across the country for years now, including one initiated in NYC

Faced with the reality of having to stick around college for an extra year? Rest assured-- at some schools, you won't have to pay for it. It's called the four-year degree guarantee and it could be your golden ticket if graduating on time isn't realist

Picking which school is best for you is a very complex decision. You weigh tuition costs, programs offered, location and a number of other factors before deciding on your future college-- but an article in the Wall Street Journal brings up an interestin

The college dorm is a magical place, isn't it? Love it or hate it, it is where many college memories are made and many nights forgotten. Most of us fondly recall the cold, tile floors, rickety bunk beds, broken AC window units (or none at all) and fli

Your first year of college is a magical time. You're gaining confidence and new friends, but unfortunately, you may also be gaining weight. The dreaded 'freshman 15' plague the waistlines of many new students, but it doesn't have to happen to you. We a

The Department of Education is asking for the help of universities in conjunction with President Obama's 2011 National Drug Control Strategy. According to data published by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University in

How is it that more people than ever before are enrolling in college, but less of them are actually getting their diplomas? A staggering report, which had the cooperation of 33 state governors, was released today by the non-profit Complete College Ame

How is it that more people than ever before are enrolling in college, but less of them are actually getting their diplomas? A staggering report, which had the cooperation of 33 state governors, was released today by the non-profit Complete College Ame

Internships can be a vital part of the college experience no matter your chosen field of study. At a time when new graduates are competing for jobs more fiercely than ever, it can only help to have some real life, hands-on experience on your resume. U

What do most companies do when they are trying to move a product? They have a sale. Now colleges are jumping on the same bandwagon. Introducing: tuition discounts! It comes at a time when students and families are more hesitant than ever to invest exor

Students at schools across the country were encouraged to get up and leave class at noon today in a show of solidarity for the Occupy Wall Street movement. OccupyColleges.org listed 75 schools where, apparently, student walk-outs were scheduled. Offi

Students at schools across the country were encouraged to get up and leave class at noon today in a show of solidarity for the Occupy Wall Street movement. OccupyColleges.org listed 75 schools where, apparently, student walk-outs were scheduled. Offi

Every college has its quirky traditions. When Hamilton College professor Chaise LaDousa was a visiting professor of anthropology at Miami University in Ohio, he witnessed a phenomenon unique to that campus' culture: House signs. LaDousa and his student

On October 5, college students across the country rose from their classroom desks and walked out the door. It was all part of the Occupy Colleges movement to show solidarity with the Occupy Wall Street protesters. After the walk-outs, students congre

Adults returning to school are often doing it for career reasons: they either need a degree to advance in — or keep —  their current job, or they want to change fields. The accelerated degree program at Philadelphia University was designe

(REUTERS) Higher education in the United States is not cheap but Sarah Lawrence College in New York, with total costs of $58,334 a year, is the most expensive college in the country, according to a new ranking. For the second consecutive year the small

The Occupy Colleges movement continues to gain traction online and through social networking. Students are being called on again today to participate in a nationwide walkout and solidarity protest at 4:30 EST and 1:30 PST to show support for the Occupy

                                  It often seems that we live in an era of self-absorption and the pursuit of narrow self-interest. But people who ch

                                NEW YORK - Students at BMCC thrive in small classes and special research projects, mentored by professors who guide them to

  You can earn your Master’s in as little as one year, Bachelor’s in less than three years and Associate’s in 16 months. And the best part is that you can pursue your degree on a full-time basis, and in most cases while continu

The Occupy Colleges movement, comprised of students who express solidarity with Occupy Wall Street, is calling on young people across the country to join a national event planned for Wednesday and Thursday this week. Students and professors are encou

The majority of new graduates are struggling to secure careers, as the unemployment rate among them is the highest ever recorded at 9.1 percent. It's a fact that could not come at a more unfortunate time, considering they are also facing more student l

Are college students less likely to be the victims of homicide compared to other people their age who are not enrolled in school? Not only are they less likely to be murdered, but they are less likely to die for several reasons, according to a new study.

 The Occupy Colleges movement, which first formed in the weeks after Occupy Wall Street descended upon Zuccotti Park, has been received with mixed reactions from different campuses. Occupy Colleges has called upon students through social networking t

In a surprising twist, new research conducted by a professor of psychology at Ohio State University at Mansfield proves that college-aged men do, in fact, think about things other than sex -- they also think about food and sleep.  Participants kept

The same way people can sponser and invest in creative projects through websites like Kickstarter, they can now do the same for the future of a student who dreams of attending college. A newly launched website, Collegeset.org, the brain child of Juma Ven

Dean College officials took swift action and expelled nine students after some disturbing video surfaced of a fight that happened on the Franklin, Massachusetts campus in the middle of the day, apparently over a pair of shoes. It happened in front of the

As a fan, if your team loses, are you more or less inclined to study? New research found that the grades of male college students can actually be affected by whether their school's football team wins or loses. The study, released by the National Bureau f

Inside a classroom at Emory College, a small group of students is beginning its first semester in Yiddish. According to the AP, a few colleges scattered across the country are launching programs based on the Germanic-based language of Eastern European Jew

As you enjoy your time away from school while you're home for the holidays this season, take this opportunity to make some resolutions for 2012. College has probably been the vehicle for plenty of new bad habits, whether it's ordering pizza in the middle

College life can be an overwhelming time, but apparently balancing class with an up and coming Hollywood career proved to be too much to handle for actress Emma Roberts. Life & Style magazine reports the 20-year-old starlet is taking some time off fr

Student loan debt was a hotly contested topic in 2011 with the rise of the Occupy Wall Street movement, largely comprised of college students. Many subsequent movements evolved, including Occupy Colleges and Occupy Student Debt, a campaign calling on grad

Ever wonder where to find Paris' finest sex shop? Do you wish you knew which countries are best for cheap volunteer gigs? What is Bunny Chow? Freddie Pikovsky and his small, but well-traveled team of three other full time staffers, have set out to answ

We already know about drunk texting, the embarrassing act of sending text messages you will surely regret in your hung over the state the morning after drinking far more than your legal limit. Now, though, a new epidemic causing even more concern is sweep

President Obama will give his State of the Union address tonight, and education will likely be one of his talking points. Last week, Obama released a webcast offering a preview of tonight's speech. In it, he said his State of the Union will include his

In his State of the Union address last night, President Barack Obama touched on elements of his education policy that he has touted in recent months. He laid out initiatives to partner businesses with community colleges and extend tax cuts for tuition. He

It's not every day we hear the words "debt" and "good news" all in the same sentence, especially in regards to student loan debt, but today must be our lucky day! A new report by Credit Karma, a website that lets users check their credit scores, shows t

Noting the critical role of community colleges in closing the “skills gap”, strengthening the Massachusetts economy, and providing critical opportunities for thousands of students, a broad-based alliance of business, civic and community or

Noting the critical role of community colleges in closing the “skills gap”, strengthening the Massachusetts economy, and providing critical opportunities for thousands of students, a broad-based alliance of business, civic and community or

We'd all like to think we made enough of an impression on our alma matar that school officials would want the campus to somewhere bare our name. Wouldn't it be nice to have a library or classroom building named after you? If you haven't made it big sinc

Social networks have been buzzing lately with all kinds of college-related memes. Just about every campus has a humorous interpretation of it floating around online today. Since it's become very "now" to share these memes and have a good long laugh about

You've heard of remaining celibat until married -- an admittedly rare concept on college campuses, but a new generation of students is abiding by an even stricter rule: No kissing before marriage. It may seem extreme, but for students like Kelly Bradburn

America is dealing with its most educated population in history, according to recent Census Bureau data. According to the figures, 30 percent of adults age 25 and older have at least a bachelor's degree under their belts -- that's 61 million people -- an

More students from wealthier backgrounds are choosing to attend community college, according to a recent study. About 22 percent of college students with family incomes over $100,000 attended community colleges last year -- that's up significanlty from 1

As popular new sharing website Pinterest consumes countless hours for college students across the country, the focus turns to how it can be a productive activity, rather than a mindless time-waster. Pinterest has plenty of potential for benefiting college

Santa Monica College, a large community college in Santa Monica, Calif., is moving forward with a plan that will significantly increase the cost of some courses, according to the LA Times. Believed to be the first plan of its kind, once regularly schedule

Young Americans under the age of 30 have been some of the hardest hit by unemployment. The latest numbers indicate that half of the people ages 16 to 29 do not have jobs. Those who are lucky enough to land work are often settling for entry level workforce

The man at the center of controversy for admitting to the shooting death of an unarmed Florida teen, has been expelled from the university where he was enrolled in classes. 28-year-old George Zimmerman will no longer attend Seminole State College. He

In an epic higher education "oops" moment, UCLA mistakenly sent letters to 894 hopeful students on the wait list, informing them of their acceptance into the school. Unfortunately for those students, they're still on the wait list and UCLA is scrambling t

Five prestigious U.S. universities will create free online courses for students worldwide through a new, interactive education platform dubbed Coursera, the founders announced Wednesday. The two founders, both professors of computer science at Stanford

Activist hedge fund Third Point on Thursday accused Yahoo Inc's new chief executive, Scott Thompson, of padding his educational record, and Yahoo called the discrepancy an "inadvertent error." Thompson claims to hold a bachelor's degree in accounting and

In defense of the trimester ... Stuart J. Lipper is the dean of the graduate school of business administration at Fordham University in New York City. How did Fordham arrive at a trimester system? The MBA has always been the largest master's program

For college students teetering on a financial tightrope, the issue of loans just became a lot more complicated and troublesome  – $18 billion worth of trouble, to be exact – although some lawmakers and media outlets would have you beli

The term "transformative learning" has been buzzing around higher education since the early '80s, when Teachers College of Columbia professor Jack Mezirow founded his influential theory. Put very simply, transformative learning is an "aha!" moment. For