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Here's where 20 more women in power went to college
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Where Powerful Women Went to College (Part 2!)

By Allison WignallLast updated on April 1, 2024
Not too long ago we presented an infographic all about powerful US women and where they went to college. Now we’re back with part two of the series with more women in power and where they went to college! This time around, every single woman we feature spoke at the first-ever United States of Women …
A saxophone on top of some sheets of music.
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How Teaching the Fine Arts in School Benefits Students

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
There has long been an ongoing debate about the validity of fine arts education within schools. Some think that they are frivolous in comparison to the Common Core and STEM-focused subjects, others argue the fine arts are intrinsically valuable to both education and life. The fact of the matter—and yes, we can indeed say fact …
Clemson stadium with thousands of people cheering for a football game.
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Fun Facts about Colleges in America!

By Maria Andreina FernandezLast updated on August 28, 2024
When it comes to conversations about college, we usually focus on admission and acceptance rates, cost of attendance, majors, student loans and other serious topics. We thought it’s time to switch things up a little and explore some fun facts about colleges in America. Reading those these facts can be more than just a way …
Famous Olympians: Lolo Jones
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Where 6 Famous Olympians Went to College!

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022
With the 2016 Olympics going on, you might have been hearing that some of the younger competitors are still in school. Lily King, for example, currently swims for Indiana University. Many famous Olympians have gone through–and graduated from– collegiate sport programs. Here is a list of five American athletes that have competed after graduating college. …
Technology in the classroom
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The Use of Technology in the Classroom

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022
Students graduating high school and heading to college are a part of the millennial generation. They grew up with evolving technology. It is often a necessity over privilege. In years past, college students went to the school library to wait their turn at the typewriter. Then it was the desktop that took forever loading each …
Sustainable food on college campuses
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Food Sustainability on College Campuses

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022
If you’re planning on attending college or are currently enrolled, you will probably also eat at a dining hall. A dining hall is run by the college or university and is intended to provide nutritious, convenient food for its students. While some may deem dining halls “awesome” by the number of flavors of soft-serve ice …
Some students may not try to get a college degree.
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Why it is Important to Have a College Degree Now

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 17, 2024
Key Takeaway Getting a college degree can open doors to exciting careers. It’s an investment for you and your future, giving you a chance to explore your interests, learn valuable skills and knowledge, and build a network that can help you land your dream job. With so many jobs requiring a college education in today’s …

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