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Google Will Fund 100K Scholarships for 3 New Tech Certificates
To help support the country’s economic recovery, Google is launching three new certificate programs that could help Americans, with or without a college degree, develop new skills and land jobs in high-paying, high-growth fields. Google’s new certificate programs are in the fields of data analytics, project management and user experience (UX) design. The current median… Read More
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COVID May be Severe for 1 In 3 Young Adults, Study Finds
In many U.S. states, reported rates of COVID-19 are rapidly increasing, and a high proportion of those contracting the disease are young adults. In Florida, for instance, the average age of those infected with COVID-19 is now 21. Similar trends can be found in other states, including Arizona, California and Texas. Partially due to the… Read More
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ACT Test Dates for 2020-21
If you’re a high school junior or senior who intends to take the ACT this academic year, know that planning ahead is crucial. The good news is, every year, ACT, the organization that administers the ACT test, releases all the important dates months before testing takes place. Staying on top of these dates can help… Read More
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How to Prevent the Spread of False COVID-19 News on Social Media
Researchers from MIT and the University of Regina have determined a way to keep social media users from sharing fake news stories about COVID-19. Social media companies could use the researchers’ findings to limit the spread of false information on their platforms. Through a number of tests on social media users, the researchers found that,… Read More
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ACT Postpones National Online Testing Option
Due to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, ACT has postponed its plans to grant U.S. test-takers the option to take their ACT test online at national testing centers this fall. Instead of putting the finishing touches on its online testing option, the organization has decided to focus its time and efforts on adding additional… Read More
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New Air Filter Can Kill COVID-19 Virus in Indoor Spaces
Researchers from the University of Houston and Medistar, a Houston-based medical real estate development firm, have created an air filter capable of catching and instantly killing the virus responsible for COVID-19. “This filter could be useful in airports and in airplanes, in office buildings, schools and cruise ships to stop the spread of COVID-19,” Zhifeng… Read More
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10 Universal Tips for College Essay Writing
Writing a college essay can be intimidating, particularly if you consider yourself to be a math or science person and not a stellar writer. But don’t be too worried. Although grammar and style do play a role in how admissions officers interpret your essay, it’s the content of your essay that matters most. Essays give… Read More
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Georgia Colleges Now Require Masks
Following pressure from students, faculty, staff and community members, the University System of Georgia will now require masks inside campus buildings. The rule goes into effect for all 26 USG colleges and universities starting July 15 and applies to all students, faculty, staff, students and visitors. Masks will not be required in an individual’s own… Read More
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Georgia Colleges Aren’t Requiring Masks. What About Other Schools?
With cases of COVID-19 rising in many U.S. states, the colleges and universities that intend to reopen in the fall are forced to make critical decisions regarding how to best educate their students while also preventing the spread of the virus. While some institutions, like Yale University and Harvard University, are going as far as… Read More
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Former Syracuse Athletes Launch Campaign Against Racism
A group of former Black and Brown Syracuse University student athletes are launching a social media campaign on July 4 to help put an end to systemic racism. Collectively called the Black Oranges, the group’s overarching mission is to use its power and influence in the SU community to encourage and inspire meaningful action by… Read More
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How to Have Your Federal Student Loans Forgiven
Having your federal student loans forgiven may seem like something out of a fairy tale. But it is, in fact, possible. That said, successfully having your loans forgiven can be an extremely confusing task, full of barriers and stipulations. To make things easier for you and save you the preliminary research, we’ve broken down many… Read More
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Yale Invites Students Back to Campus with Some Caveats
After mulling it over for months, Yale University announced that it will invite students back to campus in August with a long list of health protocols in place, including mandatory COVID-19 testing for all students and faculty members and staff who will be interacting with students. There are some stipulations, though. This upcoming academic year,… Read More
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How Was Spring Semester Enrollment Impacted by COVID?
Coronavirus-induced disruptions to the spring semester did not cause an unusual amount of college students to change their enrollment status, according to a new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Even after campus shutdowns, the number of students who withdrew from college or changed their enrollment status from full-time to part-time were mostly… Read More
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Lighthouse Self Storage Offers Student Discount
As if packing up a dorm room or off-campus rental isn’t stressful enough, one of the biggest dilemmas college students face entering each summer break is deciding where on earth to store their belongings. Throughout the school year, students tend to accumulate all sorts of stuff, including textbooks, clothing, electronics, and even extra pieces of… Read More
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Student Debt Crisis Hitting Black, Latinx Students More Heavily
Black and Latinx students are more likely to take on student loans than their white counterparts and struggle to pay their loans back, exacerbating inequality and the racial wealth gap present in the United States. These are the findings of a new report published by the Student Borrower Protection Center (SBPC), a nonprofit organization focused… Read More
