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Campus Bee Buzz: New Community Apiary at North Carolina State University
Did you know that the U.S. celebrates National Honey Bee Day? The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and 53 countries are also supporting an initiative to celebrate World Bee Day on May 20. Why all the fuss about these tiny, albeit hardworking, insects? The answer is simple — there is a critical need… Read More
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The Complete Cover Letter Guide for College Students
Whether you are applying for an internship while in school or a job after graduation, you will need a resume and a cover letter. It is best to prepare a resume first and then the cover letter, as you will be using information from your resume in your cover letter. Employers receive hundreds and thousands… Read More
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New Device From MIT and UC Berkeley Pulls Water From Dry Air
Just a week ago, I wrote about the dire need for safe water around the world and the role of universities in this fight. I’m happy to report that two universities have come up with yet another invention that will help alleviate the water crisis. The device, which extracts water from dry air, is the brainchild of… Read More
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The Complete Resume Guide for College Students – 12 Rules for Resume Perfection!
Are you ready to apply for an internship while in college, or for a job after graduation? Are you confused by the advice you’ve been given or read online? There is so much information out there, but I believe college students will do well if they just follow these 12 rules. Rule #1 – Assemble… Read More
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Universities Help to Alleviate Water Crisis
Water makes up 65 percent of our body mass, and we can’t survive more than 3 days without it. Yet our water is in jeopardy, mostly from problems we created. In this article, we address the urgent need for action — to ensure access to safe water, to preserve the planet’s freshwater, and to fix… Read More
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CUNY School of Journalism to Head Global News Integrity Initiative
Recent surveys show an erosion of public trust in the media; a significant portion of the American population does not trust the media. The Quinnipiac University poll found that 52 percent of voters trusted the media more to “tell [them] the truth about important issues,” compared to 37 percent who trusted President Donald Trump more… Read More
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Introducing Howard West — A Positive Step Toward Tech Diversity
Howard University celebrated its sesquicentennial anniversary on March 2, 2017. That’s right! It has been 150 years since its charter by U.S. Congress. Howard University is a private, research university located in Washington, DC. Notable graduates of the university include U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), award-winning actor Taraji P. Henson,… Read More
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Universities Are Vying for Blockchain Dominance
Since the launch of bitcoin in 2009, this cryptocurrency went from a geek phenomenon to a widely accepted solution for digital transactions. Blockchain is the technology behind bitcoin, and industry experts believe that blockchain will not only transform payment transactions but also provide solutions for many industries. So what is blockchain? Blockchain is a… Read More
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Campus Marketing in 2021 – The 7 Rules for Brand Ambassadors
*Updated January 29, 2021 In an age where everyone is glued to their phone as they walk around, the job of the brand ambassador is much trickier than it was 10 years ago. While brand ambassador programs still have a place in the college marketing food chain in 2020, they have to be professionally implemented… Read More
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4 Reasons Why Brands Should Offer a Scholarship
With student debt at nearly $1.6 trillion, many brands are looking to provide scholarships as a way to help students while promoting their brand message. Here are four reasons why that is a good idea. 1. Students need it Tuition costs are crazy and continue to rise at an insane pace. Many students are graduating… Read More
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Brands That Offer Student Discounts Win!
*Updated January 31, 2020 It’s no secret that brands that offer student discounts win. Apple is a shining example of this win-win strategy. In 2005, only 14 percent of college students intending to purchase a laptop planned to get it from Apple, while 47 percent planned to do so from Dell, according to a survey… Read More
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Best Deals for Your Dorm Room – Updated July 2018
Save now on dorm room essentials with these sales! [divider] Laptops from Lenovo – Save on laptops, desktops, and tablets with Lenovo’s generous discounts (often up to 50% off) + get free shipping Printers from Jet.com – Save up to 40% off printers Macy’s Online Kitchen Sale – Save up to 60% off Kitchen Appliances including Toaster… Read More
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Student Discounts and Best Deals of the Week – Updated December 21, 2016
Here are this week’s best deals and coupons from brands that offer student discounts to college students. For greater depth of offering, we also highlight other brands with great sales. [divider] Microsoft Office 365 University Deal – Microsoft has an unbeatable offer for eligible students, faculty and staff – $79.99 only for Microsoft Office 365… Read More
