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Colleges open their eyes: ZZZs are key to GPA

College health officials are beginning to look at helping returning students get the one thing they probably miss the most at school -- sleep.

College debt may overwhelm 20-somethings

In TV commentator Jean Chatzky's latest book on personal finance, "Money Rules," she has some advice for a generation of young adults already carrying record

Avoid college debt that deflates dreams; plan early

The college green is lush and sunny, conjuring daydreams of Walt Whitman and pick-up football. For more than 100 years, the red brick buildings have housed the

Professors urged to help more women get science degrees

American women have the ability and educational preparation to graduate from college with a science, technology, engineering or mathematics degree.

Prescription drug abuse rises on campuses

University of Memphis student Sarah Harrison doesn't indulge in other people's prescription drugs, but she knows plenty of college kids who do.

What are the cheapest colleges in Maryland?

With college tuition rates rising faster than inflation, finding an affordable college is becoming even more important these days. Do you know what the

Most colleges not ready to ask about LGBT status

Gary Rold didn't necessarily consider himself a pioneer when he decided that Elmhurst College would begin asking applicants about their sexual orientation.

Colleges' online calculators may help gauge real costs

Students applying to college this fall have a new tool to help them compare costs at various campuses. This month, so-called "net price calculators" will

Protect your college student against common campus illnesses

We're getting settled into another year at school. If you have a kid in college, there are some common college illnesses to look out for.

Towson University names new president

Towson University has named its new president.

Baltimore developer donates $10M to U. of Maryland

A Baltimore developer has donated $10 million to the University of Maryland to help his alma mater build a high-tech classroom building.

An early taste of alcohol for some students

University of Oregon freshmen are getting an early taste of alcohol -- education. Classes don't start for a couple of weeks. But AlcoholEdu for College is

Groupon offers discount on college classes

It's another deal from Groupon. But this time it isn't for pizza or jeans. The Groupon deal is for tuition.

Documentary on Intelligent Design to be shown at California Science Center

A documentary on intelligent design, a theory of creation that has been dismissed by some in the scientific community as comparable to claiming the South won

The College Mindset List: 75 pieces that make up the generation gap between…

A yearly list released Tuesday intends to remind professors that cultural references familiar to them might draw blank stares from freshmen born mostly in

Hearing set on regulating for-profit colleges

A Maryland Senate subcommittee is holding a hearing to discuss legislation that passed this year to
regulate for-profit colleges.
 

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