Higher education

A group of graduates pose at the 2014 Hampton University Commencement ceremony.

HBCU vs PWI Debate: The Value and Rigor of a Black College Degree

Over the past month into the next month, many African American students will walk across stages, shake hands, receive degrees and look forward to the future ahead of them as college graduates. This is a great accomplishment for all of these students. They have worked hard. They have achieved their goals. And if they went […]

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Buick Scholarship: Student thinks about opportunity to win a full ride to college.

Buick Scholarship: A Full Ride for College Bound Student Achievers

Now, more than ever, achieving post secondary education has become difficult for many students due to the slow economy. The U.S. now stands 12th among nations with the most college degree holders, an ugly reality considering that our country used to  have the most number of college graduates.  This is because the cost of a

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Depressed recent college graduate sitting on floor looking out of the window.

Post College Depression: Tips for Transitioning to the ‘Real World’

Graduating from college means you’ve succeeded, right? So, why are you not as happy as you envisioned yourself to be when you finally get your diploma? These strange feelings of loneliness, anxiety, melancholy, and dread can be summed up in one phrase: post college depression. Many graduates have this, particularly those who have a hard

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7 Tips for Succeeding as a “Mature Student”

7 Tips for Succeeding as a “Mature Student”

Are you older than the average college student and thinking of going back to school? After military service, many students find themselves older than their classmates and facing challenges that younger students don’t have to deal with. Your military scholarship should relieve some of the financial stress of going back to school, but you’ll need

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