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Six Student Loan Mistakes that Haunt Borrowers after College
Published on 2012-05-23 19:41:51
Easy money -- spend it now and pay later. That's how many students view the college loans they receive as part of their financial aid packages. However, even though the money is often necessary to fund a college education, there are costly mistakes made by students when they sign for these loans. > read more
Police Academy, A Challenging Route to Public Service
Published on 2012-05-18 01:21:04
The six months of difficult, exhausting and challenging police training were not without hardship and heartbreak, especially for those who did not make it to graduation day. > read more
Do Your Research Before Enrolling in College Degree Programs
Published on 2012-05-10 02:42:41
Consumers are careful about most large purchases and will go to great lengths to snag the best deal on a new car, a house, home repairs, tools, vacations and even gasoline prices. However, when it comes to enrolling in a traditional or online degree program, consumers often discard caution and good sense. > read more
Unique Online MBA Offers Immersion into Virtual Business Firm
Published on 2012-05-04 14:02:27
How would you like to log on to your computer and report to managers in a virtual firm, where you are given business assignments, projects and challenges that train you on the virtual job? This may sound like fun and games, but it is actually part of a rigorous accredited online MBA program. > read more
Make Your Summer a Productive One with Online Classes
Published on 2012-05-01 01:50:17
As the snows melt and as colleges wind down the spring term, ambitious students begin to think about ways to make their summer count. Online classes are an answer to that dilemma. > read more
Two-year online colleges surpass public school graduation rates
Published on 2012-04-24 01:49:00
Two-year online colleges were praised recently for graduation rates that are, reportedly, three times higher than degree completion rates at public community colleges. > read more
Two USC Students Shot to Death in Car Near Campus
Published on 2012-04-11 16:04:34
The shooting death of two students at USC is yet another sad and senseless act that highlights the need for college and law enforcement officials to continually seek new ways to improve student safety. > read more
Obama signs JOBS Act to help start-up companies create jobs
Published on 2012-04-05 21:39:14
Undoubtedly, the JOBS Act is just one source of new jobs that are anticipated in the years to come. Therefore, motivated hopefuls should consider making investments in higher education credentials. > read more
Capella University Offers $2,100 to Eligible New Students
Published on 2012-03-31 03:04:46
New students who enroll in an undergraduate program at Capella University may be eligible to receive free money to help pay their tuition costs. > read more
Schoolchildren are prepped for online learning in college
Published on 2012-03-21 18:38:42
The partnership of individuals and computers is not only common, but essential in the fields of business, health & medicine, law, science, education and other foundational realms of global society. > read more
Bryant & Stratton Offers Quality Traditional and Online Degrees
Published on 2012-03-16 03:21:14
Students who are seeking high-quality traditional or online degrees from a private accredited higher education institution will want to check out Bryant & Stratton College. > read more
U.S. Economy Adds over 700,000 Jobs in 3 Consecutive Months
Published on 2012-03-09 15:54:31
Shoppers are out in droves as Americans make more money, watch their stock portfolios rise in value, and are encouraged by the increased momentum of employment gains. > read more
A College Degree Can Propel You Up the Economic Ladder
Published on 2012-03-09 01:27:11
Although the economic class system is alive and well in the U.S., it is motivating to know that a college degree is an important step for those who are interested in moving up the economic ladder. > read more
North Dakota Diploma Mill Scandal Plays Out Big Screen Drama
Published on 2012-02-29 02:47:40
The story has all the makings of a big-screen movie -- an unwanted investigation, a prominent community member found dead, foreign involvement, greed and millions of dollars at stake. However, this scenario is not on the big screen. > read more
Enroll Now to Avoid Paying Double Student Loan Interest Rates
Published on 2012-02-28 16:04:32
College students should act quickly to avoid paying double the current student loan interest rates. Undergraduate subsidized student loan rates are set to hike from 3.4% to 6.8% this summer, unless legislators rush to intervene. > read more
Georgia Senate Votes in Favor of Mandatory Online Classes
Published on 2012-02-24 02:14:37
High school students in Georgia may soon be required to take at least one online class before graduation. > read more
Job Growth Widespread in the US, according to the BLS
Published on 2012-02-16 15:26:18
After disappointing gains in employment during the recession and its aftermath, the overall unemployment rate has now dipped to 8.3%. However, where you live may dictate whether or not you are able to find employment, since jobless rates vary between states. > read more
Why Over a Million Students Choose Online Classes
Published on 2012-02-07 04:42:51
Approximately a third of all college students are enrolled in at least one online class, according to the Sloan Consortium's latest education report. But what are some of the reasons that students are choosing online education as the non-traditional route to their required credentials? > read more
Stanford University Offers Free Online Classes for 2012
Published on 2012-01-30 02:38:18
Tens of thousands of people from all over the world continue to sign up for each of 16 free online classes being offered by Stanford University this semester. Yes, this is the Stanford University, located in Palo Alto, California, that is among the top universities in the world. > read more
Online School — An Oasis in the Higher Education Desert
Published on 2012-01-25 22:52:05
Online schools are moving into view for thousands of public college students who are frustrated with higher education budget cuts that have decimated the number of class offerings and extended graduation dates. > read more
Nurses Remain a Crucial Component of Patient Care
Published on 2012-01-20 01:25:06
During a recent visit to the hospital, I was privileged to observe, first-hand, the crucial role that nurses play in patient hospital care. > read more
Five Keys to Making this Your Best Career Year Ever
Published on 2012-01-14 01:34:27
This could be the best year your career has ever had; but how do you make it happen? Here are five keys to help transform and energize your job, profession and vocation. > read more
Kick the New Year Blahs with Online Classes
Published on 2012-01-10 14:10:54
The New Year doesn't have to ring in the blahs. Consider the variety of interesting online degree programs and classes that can help you fulfill your dreams of a college education. > read more
Leading Public Colleges Crippled by Losses in State Funding
Published on 2011-12-29 03:03:05
The foremost public college in the nation, UC Berkeley, continues its struggle to maintain high academic standards in the face of severe losses in state funding. Other public colleges in the U.S. find themselves in the same boat. > read more
A College Education — the Gift that Keeps on Giving
Published on 2011-12-24 04:14:55
Giving support and financial assistance to a loved one for a college education will likely generate fond memories, emotional banking and economic stability that may continue through that person's lifetime. > read more
New Online Degree in Public Health Debuts at UC Berkeley
Published on 2011-12-16 03:55:33
In spite of opposition from some faculty members and students, UC Berkeley has introduced a new online master's degree in public health, which is scheduled to begin instruction in the spring of 2012. > read more