Higher Education
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Report: Marijuana use rising on college campuses
A new survey released by the University of Michigan shows that marijuana use with college students is on the rise. For the first time ... -
Diverse Conversations: The Failure of Higher Education
Growing up, many Americans are told that education is the doorway to happiness and a way to break the cycle of poverty and anti-intellectualism ... -
Diverse Conversations: Community Colleges, the Backbone of American Higher Education
Every since their inception, community colleges have always been viewed as the step children of higher education. Sure, anyone with a brain knows how ... -
4 Degrees to Make a Difference in Your Community
**The Edvocate is pleased to publish guest posts as way to fuel important conversations surrounding P-20 education in America. The opinions contained within guest ... -
Diverse Conversations: College Life, Military Veterans, and Mental Illness
Thousands of veterans are returning home each month and transitioning back to civilian life. For many, this includes going back to college or taking ... -
3 reasons you should care about Hispanic Serving Institutions
Hispanic Americans with dreams of a college degree face different challenges than their white, and even black, peers. For those who hold English as ... -
Seven Biggest Mistakes Parents Make in Saving or Paying for College
Note: The following guest post comes to us from Jack Schacht, the founder of www.MyCollegePlanningTeam.com, a Wheaton, Illinois based organization that brings together experts ... -
HBCU Insights: Changing the Discourse on HBCUs
A column by Larry J. Walker Ensuring every American has the opportunity to develop marketable skills is critical. After graduating from high school, completing ... -
Report: 11 states spend more on prisons than higher education
According to a new report by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, 11 states spend more money on correctional facilities than public research universities. ... -
Diverse Conversations: MOOCs for University Administration
By Matthew Lynch Massive Open Online Courses are often associated with topics that are normally taught within college classrooms and by college faculty. The ...
