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Hiram College Unveils ‘Tech and ‘Trek’ Initiative for an iPad-Powered Learning
Over 875 full-time traditional students, faculty and staff members at Hiram College, Ohio will be receiving a new iPad Pro, Apple Pencil and a keyboard bundle thanks to its new technology initiative, “Tech and Trek.” The goal of “Tech and Trek” is to get students to be connected both inside and outside of the classroom.… Read More
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Future Leaders with Big Ideas Get Full Ride to Dartmouth College
Imagine a program where low-income students from developing nations interested in eliminating poverty in their home countries could have opportunities to learn and grow, without having to worry about the costs of education. This is exactly the purpose of the King Scholar Leadership Program at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. Students accepted into the… Read More
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New International Scholarship at the University of Wisconsin at Madison
Beginning in Fall of 2017, international students attending the University of Wisconsin at Madison will be eligible for a brand new scholarship, thanks to a $36 million scholarship from two couples. The King-Morgridge Scholars Program is a four-year scholarship for high achieving students from Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean and Southeast/South Asia, geared towards helping… Read More
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University of Texas at Dallas Spends $45 Million on Campus Enhancements
Over the past couple of years, the University of Texas at Dallas has been slowly enhancing various parts of their campus due to money received by public and private donors. The university has received $45 million for what is known as the “Campus Landscape Enhancement Project,” a project aimed at improving the outdated buildings of… Read More
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University of Michigan’s Campus Farm Encourages Interest in Agriculture
The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan has many traditions and qualities that fans and non-fans alike might know and even love. There’s one thing, however, nestled near the Project Grow garden in the Matthaei Botanical Gardens that many people might not be aware of. A campus farm. Though the Campus Farm began in… Read More
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How to Plan for Summer This Winter (Month by Month Guide)
Even though it’s the middle of the winter and it is cold with snow on the ground for many of you, there has never been a better time to plan for the summer. Whether you want to pursue an internship, travel or something else entirely, there are many ways to start preparing your your summer… Read More
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University of North Carolina Receives Duke Energy Grant for Wetlands
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) is the newest recipient of a Duke Energy Water Resources Fund grant to construct two new wetlands on campus. Duke Energy’s grant which totals over $46,000 will go towards the wetland construction, which will be built on on their campus in March of 2017. According to a… Read More
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How to Spice Up Dining Hall Food
When you first arrive to college, dining hall food can seem like a godsend and even gourmet if you’re not used to regular home cooked meals. However, a couple of weeks or months into the semester, you’re likely tired of greasy pizza, fried foods and browned lettuce. Luckily, there are a multitude of ways to… Read More
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University of Washington’s Campus Becomes New Home for Homeless Campers
The University of Washington (UW) in Seattle, WA is home to many things, but will soon add a new group of individuals to its campus–homeless campers. On Dec. 17, Tent City 3 (TC3), a group of about 100 homeless campers, begun their 90-day stay at the university’s campus at the corner of Brooklyn Avenue NE… Read More
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Surviving on Campus Without a Car
Though it may seem impossible to do so, especially if you’re attending school in a large city, it is very possible to survive on your college campus without owning or having access to a car. Ride-share companies like Zipcar and Enterprise Car Share allow individuals to rent cars, SUVs and more at specified locations hourly,… Read More
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How to Find a Part-Time Job in College
College students are almost always broke. There is no shortage of media that depicts college students as surviving on ramen and fast food, at the expensive of their health, all because they only have a few dollars to their name. Luckily, there are many ways and avenues in which to search for a job while… Read More
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How to Stay Safe at Night While on Campus
Late nights are inevitable in college. Whether coming from a late class, long club meeting, or just studying at the library, it is important to be aware of the many ways to stay safe on campus at night. Be aware Avoid walking alone in unlit areas. If possible, walk on lit sidewalks and pathways. Don’t… Read More
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STEM and Liberal Arts: Pros and Cons of Both Degrees
*Updated June 30, 2020 With science and technology driving the future, many teachers are motivating their students to succeed in their science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) classes. STEM has seen an increasing amount of attention in recent years. Though many colleges haven’t seen the kind of art and music budget cuts that plague… Read More
