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Georgia college transforms itself to fit today’s students

Agnes Scott College, a private all-women’s institution, blends traditional academics with hands-on learning, career preparation, and leadership development.

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Carolina university ranks high with military families

Fayetteville State goes the extra mile to attract and retain military veterans and their families, who represent 30 percent of the student body.

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Arizona school batters the barriers to student success

Northern Arizona University is attracting record enrollments with new policies that improve access and affordability—including strong partnerships with community colleges and free tuition for Native Americans.

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Four-year colleges are taking a lot of flak these days. In poll after poll, Americans are questioning the value of the bachelor’s degree, with growing numbers saying the credential fails to provide sufficient return on investment. The findings come as tuition and student debt continue to climb, and as certificate programs and other alternatives emerge […]

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Tuskegee University’s agricultural past is fertile ground for a greener future

Zipporah Sowell inspects cabbage, strawberry, and other test plants in a greenhouse at Tuskegee University. Sowell, who recently earned her bachelor’s degree in plant and soil science, cites Tuskegee icon George Washington Carver as an inspiration. Read more: Growing a new crop of environmental scientists to meet a global challenge

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At Lake Area Tech, instructors do more than teach.

Troy Breitag, supervisor of the Med/Fire Rescue program at Lake Area Tech, runs his students through accident scenarios. Having served 24 years as a firefighter and paramedic for Watertown Fire Rescue, Breitag is well positioned to offer practical career advice. Read more: At this South Dakota college, advising and teaching go hand in hand.

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CareAcademy produces online instruction for home caregivers

Helen Adeosun, a 34-year-old daughter of Nigerian immigrants, founded the business in 2013, drawing on her own eclectic life experiences. Read more: A Drive for Success, a Compulsion for Caring

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College of Menominee Nation: An environmental warrior finds her training ground

Menominee Nation student Lorenzo Warrington stops to single out a prized morel mushroom, one of the countless examples of edible plants that thrive in the forest. “Because of our biodiversity, we have so much here that’s edible that was cultivated by our ancestors,” Jasmine Neosh points out. “We’re creating a database to get people to start thinking about foraging and shaded agriculture as a food source.”

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