Diverse StaffHealthU.S. Colleges Prep for H1N1Many health workers are encouraging students to get an annual seasonal flu vaccine and the H1N1 vaccine in mid-October. According to USA Today, college and university health care workers are stocking up on masks and flu-fighting drugs this fall. One health official says college students are more prone to swine flu than the regular winter […]August 24, 2009HomeFunding, tuition income per student high at UHAs college students return to campuses this week, they’re concerned about paying for college. At the University of Hawaii, state appropriations and tuition income per student grew 32.1 percent. According to the Star Bulletin, the annual State Higher Education Finance report shows this is the highest percentage increase in the nation. Thereport also notes that […]August 23, 2009Community CollegesThree colleges to offer combined curriculaThree colleges with different missions will offer combined curricula this fall. The collaborative effort will allow students from each of the three schools a more diverse educational experience. According to the Boston.com, Wellesley College, an elite liberal arts school for women, has found common ground with Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, a tiny, 7-year-old […]August 23, 2009Community CollegesPaying for College Becoming More ChallengingWhile paying for college is becoming a challenge for students and parents, there are options when it comes to paying tuition. According to KARE 11, many states’ budget struggles have resulted in cuts to state-based award programs that many students were counting on. One option for students is consider a local institution instead of a […]August 23, 2009HomeCollege students beware of swine fluAs students head back to college campuses, health officials are warning them to beware of swine flu. Health officials say if a student comes in contact with a person who has the symptoms, avoid contact with this person for 24 hours after a fever is gone, WWLP.com reported. Recommended safeguards could mean students with a […]August 20, 2009SportsDerrick Rose at the Center of NCAA AllegationThe NCAA is forcing University of Memphis men’s basketball team to give up its wins from the 2007-08 season because of an ineligible player. Chicago Public Radio reports, Chicago Bulls star guard Derrick Rose is believed to be the ineligible player. Rose, a Chicago Public Schools alumnus, had someone else take this SAT test for […]August 20, 2009HomeParents pay college costs amid recession: studyA new Gallup poll found that more than half of U.S. parents use their income to pay all or part of college costs for their children and are confident they can continue to support them amid the country’s recession. According to Reuters, the poll, which was commissioned by student loan provider Sallie Mae and released […]August 20, 2009HomeSanta Monica College’s solar panel curriculumSanta Monica College in California is making another “green” move. The college plans to offer a certificate in solar panel installation. According to the LA Times, college officials initiated the process to add a new program to its offerings in May. The 18-unit curriculum at Santa Monica College includes a three-course-series — PV1, PV2 and […]August 19, 2009HomeHow to Bear the Tuition Burden Without a PaycheckLoosing a job means no paycheck. So, how do you pay for tuition if you plan to go back to college this fall? According to the New York Times, many professionals are heading back to the classroom. Executives in ailing industries are trying to reposition themselves in more promising fields, while laid-off workers are strengthening […]August 19, 2009HomeA Last-Minute Dash for TuitionWith the rising cost of tuition, some students do not know how they will cover college expenses this school year. Some states are cutting back on aids and grants. According to the Wall Street Journal, in Michigan, the state legislature continues to battle over the Michigan Promise Grant, a merit award of up to $4,000 […]August 19, 2009Previous PagePage 43 of 115Next Page
