Which College Cities Are Tops?
Pennlive: "A Pennsylvanian city has been named as one of the top college places in the U.S. However, it’s not the home of Penn State...
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Beth & Tim Manners
Sep 30, 20201 min read
The Phoenix Still Rises at Elon
Elon News Network: "The Phoenix, whose identity remains a secret to the Elon community, serves as Elon University’s mascot. While The...
Beth & Tim Manners
Sep 29, 20201 min read
Survey Ranks Colleges for 'Free Speech'
Fire: "The Ivy League offers students sterling credentials, but is miserly when it comes to offering them free speech — try the...
Beth & Tim Manners
Sep 10, 20202 min read
The Bright Side of Digital College
Vox: "The pandemic, says Kevin Carey, the director of the Education Policy Program at the New America Foundation, is hastening what he...
Beth & Tim Manners
Jul 15, 20201 min read
College Food & 'The 6-Foot Kitchen'
The New York Times: "At campuses across the country, self-serve stations, where students can make their own salads or taco bowls, will be...
Beth & Tim Manners
Jul 14, 20201 min read
Tulane threatens expulsion for partygoers
CNBC: "Tulane is banning all parties or gatherings of more than 15 people as the private college tries to protect students and staff...
Beth & Tim Manners
Jun 29, 20202 min read
Sweet Briar: Small is the New Big
The Washington Post: "Sweet Briar, a private college in rural Virginia ... is marketing itself as a safe haven in the midst of a pandemic...
Beth & Tim Manners
Jun 11, 20201 min read
College-19: A Dose of Inconvenience
The Washington Post: "The University of Virginia, with 24,000 students, will distribute 'Welcome Back Kits' in drawstring bags to those...
Beth & Tim Manners
May 26, 20202 min read
College Presidents Plot Pandemic Plans
American Council on Education: A survey of 310 college and university presidents has 53% saying "it is 'very likely' that their...
Beth & Tim Manners
May 19, 20202 min read
Schools Map the Covid College Experience
The New York Times: "Fever checkpoints at the entrances to academic buildings. One-way paths across the grassy quad. Face masks required...
Beth & Tim Manners
May 15, 20201 min read
Students Itching to Return to Campus
Axios: "Nearly two thirds of college students say they would attend in-person classes if colleges reopen in the fall, even if there is no...
Beth & Tim Manners
May 11, 20201 min read
That's Boss: Bruce to Address BC Frosh
Boston.com: Bruce Springsteen "is slated to address Boston College’s Class of 2024 during the institution’s annual “First Year Academic...
Beth & Tim Manners
Apr 29, 20201 min read
Fall Semester or Still Sequestered?
The Washington Post: "In a different year, incoming freshmen would already have in hand a tightly choreographed schedule for late summer...
Beth & Tim Manners
Apr 28, 20202 min read
Pixel Dust: College Tours Go Virtual
The New York Times: "Virtual coffees with college students for high school juniors. Zoom sessions between applicants and admissions...
Beth & Tim Manners
Apr 1, 20202 min read
Students 'Game' Minecraft Campuses
The Verge: "The day before University of Pennsylvania students were told that their college commencement would be held online, junior...
Beth & Tim Manners
Mar 10, 20202 min read
The Most Common College Mascots
Banner Society: "America’s most common college mascot genres are Cats (15.9%) and Birds (15.5%), followed in the non-human animal genre...
Beth & Tim Manners
Mar 9, 20201 min read
Secret Societies: Not Just at Ivies
US News: "Collegiate secret societies at elite institutions count many influential people among their members, including former...
Beth & Tim Manners
Mar 4, 20201 min read
Drexel: An 'Age-Friendly' University
Drexel: "Drexel University has been named an Age-Friendly University (AFU) in recognition of its commitment to meeting the needs and...
Beth & Tim Manners
Feb 28, 20201 min read
Elon Update: A 10-Year Plan for Growth
The Times News: "Elon University launched its next strategic plan this week, committing to achieving a hefty list of goals in the next 10...
Beth & Tim Manners
Feb 26, 20202 min read
Colby Invests in Downtown Vibe
The New York Times: "Colby is joining a number of smaller colleges that are taking a role in revitalizing flagging downtowns. If colleges...
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