It’s a great idea: a global college with no tuition fees that is accessible to anyone with an internet connection. But is the University of the People too good to be true?
When Shai Reshef, a higher education entrepreneur, disclosed his plan to start a free university that would use technology to provide a college [...]

Does a college degree stand between you and a pink slip? Just look at the data: in the last months of 2009, unemployment for high school dropouts surged from 8% to 15.5%. In the exact same period, the unemployment stats for college degree holders increase by 2.6%. The bottom line: [...]

Are American colleges operating more like businesses and less like educational institutions? In the recent SQUEEZE PLAY 2010 study conducted by Public Agenda and the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education, 60% of the people surveyed seem to think that is exactly what is happening.
In the same study, two thirds [...]

For Harriet Richardson Ames there never was a question about what she would be when she grew up — she always knew she was destined to be a teacher. With some financial help from the local women’s club in her New Hampshire hometown, Harriet was able to attend Keene Normal School, now Keene [...]

We have all heard for years that having a bachelor’s degree will help you earn several hundred thousand dollars more over your lifetime than someone without a college degree. In fact, many publications have touted a difference of $800,000 to $1,000,000 between those with a degree and without a degree. According to an article in [...]

To paraphrase the great Bob Dylan, today’s farmers aren’t working on Maggie’s Farm – these days, recent college graduates with degrees in agriculture are heading for research labs.
While the number of family-owned farms has been shrinking for decades, there is a growing interest in finding ways to produce more and better agricultural products. [...]

For financially strapped students looking for a quality education, public universities and community colleges have provided an affordable option. However, many of these institutions have raised their fees while cutting back on academic programs, sending shock waves across campuses from New York to California.
Last fall the California Board of Regents announced a [...]

Yes, it’s a tough world out there. The economy is tight and the job market is even tighter, but even in this climate, it is possible to combine a career with personal satisfaction. If you are looking to find a professional path with a ‘feel good’ factor, read on.
1. Librarian – Museums, professional [...]