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You know that look in a child's eyes? That spark of curiosity, that thirst for knowledge. Now imagine bottling that up and turning it into a college degree, a master’s, or even a doctorate. It’s more than possible; it’s an investment in a future where anything is attainable....

TikTok has a number of different little worlds: You can be on SportsTok and see primarily videos about sports, FinTok (financial TikTok) for different money tips and the list goes on. But this time of the year, it’s time to shine for a niche type of content: RushTok. What Happened: RushTok is...

According to a recent survey, Americans' confidence in the value of a college degree has steadily declined. The decline is due to a combination of factors, including concerns about student loan debt and questions about the relevance of college programs in today's rapidly changing...

Getting into college in 2023 is hard enough, but some colleges are in a tier of their own. From Ivy League schools to small liberal arts colleges, Niche ranks the 10 toughest colleges to get accepted to in 2023, by acceptance rate: Harvard University; 5% acceptance Stanford Univeristy; 5%...

On Friday, the College Football Playoff's board of managers decided to expand to a 12-team playoff. According to ESPN, the 12-team playoff could begin as early as 2024.  The 10 FBS commissioners and Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick will meet next week to discuss the...

Preliminary approval was issued last Thursday from a federal judge for an agreement to resolve a years-long case against the U.S Department of Education that would eliminate $6 billion in student debt owed by almost 200,000 students who claimed they were defrauded by their schools....

This article was originally published on April 18, 2022 As a general rule, going to college provides more opportunities than not. At the same time, the cost of higher education is increasing and some would-be university students are essentially priced out of attending. Researchers at Georgetown...

The NCAA defines a tournament upset as "a victory by a team seeded 5 or more lines below its defeated opponent." An extreme example happened in 2018 when the No. 16 seed UMBC Retrievers became the first team in that bracket to upset the No. 1 seed Virginia Cavaliers 74-54 in the...

This article was originally published on Cannabis.net and appears here with permission. Marijuana is widely used in college campuses around the country. Being in university has become a time when teens and young adults experiment with drugs, and cannabis is no doubt the most popular drug...

Rules regarding college athletes profiting from their name, image and likeness (NIL) changed on June 30 when the NCAA's board suspended them. This followed the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling against NCAA restrictions on education-related benefits for student-athletes on...

Close on heels of reporting a stellar quarter, Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) announced Tuesday an expansion to one of its services intended to make the life of students easier. What Happened: Apple will make available mobile student IDs on iPhone and Apple Watch for more colleges in the U.S., and...

For students and their parents who are preparing for college, the thought alone of deciphering the tricky process that is paying for it can be daunting. Keep reading for a comprehensive, clear-cut guide on some of the most popular ways to pay for college. Using savings and current income Paying...

Having trouble deciding on a gift for that recent college grad of yours? The best gift of all might be stocks. The stock market can be intimidating to many young people who sometimes find it difficult to know where to begin. The gift of stock will open the world of investing and give a college...

With many students starting college this fall — virtually or otherwise — Benzinga looked at the highest-paying major for those with a college degree. Deciding on a field of study in 2020 can be a daunting task. Given the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the financial viability of a...

Ready or not, the fall semester begins in three months for America’s college students. Amid fears of community spread of coronavirus, it’s worth asking: should college campuses return to full capacity? It isn’t hard to see why a vaccine might play a role in campuses...