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UC Should Keep ACT/SAT Requirement, Task Force Recommends
A faculty task force from the Academic Council of the University of California (UC) has released a report recommending that the UC system continue to use the SAT and ACT as an admissions requirement, following its year-long investigation. Already, more than 1,000 colleges and universities, including the University of Texas, the University of Chicago, New… Read More
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Most College Students Plan to Leave Their First Job Within 2 Years
Whether they’re ambitious or just plain restless, today’s college students don’t plan on staying at their first post-grad jobs for very long. A recent College Pulse survey of 1,500 U.S. undergrads found that a majority (56 percent) expect to stay at their first post-grad jobs for less than two years before they either leave the… Read More
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Calculate Your Meat, Plastic Footprints with This Student’s Tools
For the sake of the environment, we’re often told to mind our consumption habits. We’re advised to skip over that cheeseburger and, instead, opt for the salad. And, when going to the grocery store, we’re told to bring our own reusable bags. While some follow this advice religiously, many others still shrug it off. The… Read More
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Cornell Program Recruiting Women to Computer Science Expands Nationally
The tech field may soon become more diverse, as a successful Cornell Tech program to propel women into computer science careers is expanding nationally. The program, originally called Women in Technology & Entrepreneurship in New York (WiTNY), started in 2016 as a partnership between Cornell Tech and the City University of New York (CUNY) —… Read More
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Students Would Rather Learn From Their Coworkers Than Befriend Them
When it comes to their careers, college students care more about finding coworkers who could help them professionally than they do about making friends. That’s the finding of a new survey conducted by College Pulse. Of the 1,500 U.S. students polled, an overwhelming majority (93 percent) said having colleagues they could learn from plays an… Read More
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Colorado College Becomes 8th U.S. School to Achieve Carbon Neutrality
Colorado College has successfully achieved carbon neutrality, becoming the first higher-ed institution in the Rocky Mountain region and one of just eight in the United States to do so. Having set its goal in 2009, the college was able to reach net zero emissions in just over a decade. Since its baseline year, Colorado College… Read More
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With Student Volunteer Rates Down, Colleges and Nonprofits Must Act
More than ever before, today’s college students say they feel a responsibility to help those around them. Yet, their passion for humanitarianism is not effectively translating to action, as volunteer rates for students have dropped since the early 2000s. At this point, just 26 percent of college students are volunteering. While it would be easy… Read More
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Recent Grads Are Sacrificing Their Dreams to Pay Off Student Debt
Across the United States, college students are planning to set aside their dreams and settle for the first job opportunities they get. They’re doing this because they’re swamped in student debt and will need immediate money to pay off their loans. That’s the finding of a recent survey of more than 1,000 Gen Z college… Read More
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There’s a New Key to Avoiding The Freshman 15
Want to avoid the freshman 15? The key may be keeping a regular eating schedule, as new research suggests eating meals later on the weekends than during the week could lead to weight gain. Nutritionists and health nuts have long known that when it comes to keeping off extra weight, “when” you eat can matter… Read More
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Google Launches Python Training Program, Offering 2,500 Scholarships
Google has launched a new online training certificate program to help students and job seekers learn Python, the most in-demand computer programming language. The certificate program, named Google IT Automation with Python Professional Certificate, is available through the online course facilitator Coursera. Although it’s not free, Google.org is granting 2,500 need-based scholarships with the aid… Read More
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Too Much Time Online Will Hurt You Academically, Study Finds
There’s bad news for internet lovers. New research suggests too much time spent online can take a significant toll on a student’s ability to succeed academically, as it makes them less motivated to study and increases their test anxiety. To come to this conclusion, researchers from Swansea University in Wales and the University of Milan… Read More
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Where The Remaining 2020 Candidates Stand on Student Loan Debt
Although it’s often left off the debate stage, student loan debt is one of America’s most pressing issues. At this point, national student loan debt has reached nearly $1.6 trillion dollars, surpassing both credit card and auto loan debt. Roughly 70 percent of students have to take out loans to pay for college. And after… Read More
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College Is Still Worth the Investment, Study Finds
Students and their families can take a deep breath, as new research from the College Board finds that a college education is financially worth the investment. Those with a four-year degree are significantly more likely to stay employed and move up the socioeconomic ladder, the researchers found. In just over 10 years, they’re able to… Read More
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Last Chance to Win Thousands Through Taco Bell, McDonald’s Scholarships
Application deadlines are soon approaching for scholarships offered by Taco Bell and McDonald’s. Altogether, the fast food giants are giving away more than $6.5 million this year to help deserving students pay for college. Those interested in Taco Bell’s Live Más Scholarship have until January 23, 2020 to apply. And submissions for McDonald’s HACER National… Read More
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In States with Legal Marijuana, Students Smoke More but Binge-Drink Less
College students living in states that have legalized marijuana are smoking more of it but binge-drinking less, new research out of Oregon State University (OSU) finds. The research consists of two separate studies. The first, which was recently published in the journal Addiction, finds that in states that have legalized marijuana, there has been a… Read More
