How need-blind admission ignores the plight of poverty. “Need-blind” admission is often considered the gold standard for colleges and universities. Those fortunate colleges that can claim to use such admission policies are those that represent the true promise of our nation: one where hard work and talent, not the background of the applicant, matters. Yet need-blind admission is a farce. ...

Aug. 7- The news this week that a graduate of a New York college is suing her school because she cannot find a job has generated a lot of water-cooler buzz. Trina Thompson alleges that Monroe College's career center did not help her with job placement. She's seeking $70,000 to compensate for her tuition and $2,000 for stress related to her ...

We always encourage students and grads (and everyone else!) to volunteer with environmentally-focused organizations/initiatives in order to network, get some green experience on their entry-level resume and do good as they’re job searching. [widget:what_should_you_be_quizzes_] So, you ask: What opportunities are there to dive into a green career through volunteering? Non-profits: Given the state of the economy, non-profits need a lot of ...