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Dallas Delivers: Insights from the Trenches
My recent visit to El Centro College (part of the Dallas County Community College District) stood in sharp contrast to the sweltering 113-degree temperature reflected on my rental car thermometer. The El Centro visit – which included a campus tour … Continue reading
The University and the Economy
America’s colleges and universities often make a significant difference in the lives of their communities. This was apparent at the University of Northern Colorado where President Kay Norton, faculty and staff have taken bold steps to keep Greeley and the … Continue reading
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Students Find Success in Metro Academy Programs
After watching Camille Jackson blossom in the Metro Academy program at City College of San Francisco, her mother was inspired to go back to school and continue her own education. This is just one instance of how this innovative program … Continue reading
Win $1,500 in ED’s College Net Price Calculator Student Video Challenge
Are you, or do you know, a high school or college student with great video skills? Help the Department of Education broaden public awareness of college net price calculators, and you could win $1,500. A university or college’s net price … Continue reading
ED and ONDCP Ask Universities to Join Efforts to Reduce Illegal Drug Use
[On Friday,] Director Kerlikowske and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan reached out to higher education institutions highlighting President Obama’s 2011 National Drug Control Strategy (Strategy). The 2011 Strategy supports two of President Obama’s goals for our Nation – reducing illegal … Continue reading
ED Official Visits China, Calls for More American Students to Study Abroad
Have you or someone you know considered studying abroad during college? How about somewhere with a rich history, a fascinating culture, and a country that is quickly emerging as an important player on the world stage? Then you should consider … Continue reading
Finding an Affordable College Just Got Easier
Summer is here, and many recent high school graduates may still be weighing which college or university to attend during the upcoming fall semester. ED’s recently-launched College Affordability and Transparency Center is making that decision much easier by providing students … Continue reading
Bringing Transparency to College Costs
Cross-posted from the White House Blog. More and more, Americans understand the critical role that earning a college degree plays in their lives, with prospects for higher earnings and further advancements that extend throughout their careers. However, one of the … Continue reading
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