In one college town, students were in a frenzy to leave because of the coronavirus, but wondered if they will get the experience they paid for.
Author: Chris Quintana, USA TODAY
‘How do we rebuild trust?’ A year after admissions scandal, presidents say college must change
Six leaders of elite colleges tell USA TODAY the Varsity Blues scandal caused them to question the fairness of college admissions.
‘We do not want to risk our lives’: Amid coronavirus scares, colleges try to keep healthy, calm
Coronavirus scares pop up daily at colleges. The concern has some merit, considering high-density housing and large numbers of international students.
More Latino students than ever are trying to get their degree, but it’s fraught and costly
Record amounts of Latinos are attending colleges, but they’re intimidated by the cost, whiteness and bureaucracy.
Divorce? Marry off your kid? As financial aid confusion grows, parents consider drastic measures
Parents can’t afford their EFC, or expected family contribution, after filling out a FAFSA to get financial aid. Some have turned to drastic measures.
4 frat deaths this month. 2 this week alone. What’s going on with fraternity hazing?
As a wave of young men nationally die in circumstances that appear to be related to fraternities, experts are unsure what to do next
A professor spoke about whiteness at Georgia Southern University. Students burned her book.
A Latina author challenged students at Georgia Southern University to think about white privilege. Students burned copies of her book. And it’s 2019.
ACT test changes could mean higher scores, especially for wealthy students
Students will be able to retake sections of the ACT test. But the test has a fee, so wealthier students may be more able to retake it.
No, Betsy DeVos is not going to jail
A judge said to Betsy DeVos’ department: “I am not sending anyone to jail yet, but it’s good to know that I have that ability.” The internet exploded.
Robert F. Smith paid Morehouse student loans. What about those of us without a billionaire?
The billionaire said Sunday he would use his wealth to wipe the slate clean for 400 students. The graduates cheered. The rest of us looked on in envy.