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These Are the 10 Worst Colleges in America
The annual rankings of colleges often help high school students and parents whittle down the list of potential universities, but it can be …
Higher EducationGraduates from these colleges earn the highest salaries in every U.S. state
While your potential salary out of college isn't always a concern of high school seniors when they're choosing a school, where you go to college can …
MBASEC Recruiting News: LSU Tigers
Jonathan Bachman-Getty Images<p>Jonathan Bachman-Getty Images<p>SEC observers and fans know that one constant in life is the <b>LSU Tigers</b> have always been …
College FootballProtesters rally against conservative speaker at UC Berkeley
A large demonstration took over the campus of the University of California, Berkeley on Thursday night once again to protest a planned speech by a …
UC BerkeleyJeffrey Sandusky, Penn State Coach's Son, Pleads Guilty To Child Sexual Abuse
One of the sons of former Penn State football assistant coach Jerry Sandusky has pleaded guilty to 14 counts of child sexual abuse in Centre County, Pa.<p>The <i>Centre Daily Times</i> reports that the younger Sandusky was charged earlier this year:<p>"Jeffrey Sandusky was charged in February after state police …
CrimeLouisiana State University Freshman’s Death Investigated as “Potential Hazing Incident”
Greek activities on campus have been suspended.<p>Police are investigating the death of an 18-year-old freshman who was pronounced dead yesterday shortly after what is being described as a "potential hazing incident" at Louisiana State University's chapter of Phi Delta Theta fraternity, according to</i> …
Louisiana State UniversityFriday Five: The most hate-filled rivalries in college football in 2017
Every school has a rival, but some hate each other more than others<p>While it may not be a facet of the sport that gets often promoted, college football is a sport built on hate. Before television began bringing nearly every game in the country to your living room on Saturdays, you only had one team …
College FootballLook No Further: Universities Are Funding Startups To Ensure Students Succeed
Every post-secondary institution wants its students to succeed. But while a great education might help get students on the right track, doesn’t it make sense to invest in some students – particularly entrepreneurial ones – in other ways, too? I mean actually <i>invest</i> in them, with VC funding.<p>But …
EducationI voted for Brexit – why do academic colleagues treat me like a pariah?
Universities are supposed to welcome open debate. Yet I worry that admitting I voted for Brexit might harm my prospects<p>Shortly after last year’s referendum on Britain’s EU membership, I attended a conference on global politics at a high-ranking university. In one of the panel discussions, I “outed” …
Higher EducationRecord Ohio State Freshman Class Enters with Average ACT with 29.2
Stop us if you've heard this before: Ohio State welcomed another freshman class this fall semester, and they're all smart.<p>According to the …
Ohio State Buckeyes2 top college quarterbacks may stay in school an extra year to avoid next year's draft
The 2018 NFL Draft was set to be stacked with quarterback talent, with multiple franchise-level players ready to enter the league.<p>But according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, two of the top prospects may choose to stay in school for another year rather than enter the NFL next season.<p>Speaking with WEEI's …
Josh RosenMills College slashes tuition amid financial crisis
Mills College, the financially struggling Oakland women’s college, will cut tuition a whopping 36 percent in 2018.Related Articles • Mills College to …
Higher EducationLSU suspends Greek activities after student's death
Police are investigating the death of 18-year-old freshman Max Gruver, a Phi Delta Theta pledge, as a possible hazing incident and say alcohol may …
Florida Gators football coach Jim McElwain is poised to become a BBQ sauce mogul
After a rough loss to Michigan to start the college football season, Florida Gators head coach Jim McElwain looks like he's already lining up his next gig if things continue to go south in Gainesville. It's just not on the sidelines, but rather in supermarket aisles.<p>RELATED: Purdue Football's …
Jim McElwainSweeter school pride with SweeTARTS & Butterfinger college-themed candy
SweeTARTS Gummies and Butterfinger college-themed candy, photo from BusinessWire<p>School pride is on the line. Cheer on your favorite team with …
ChristmasColleges roll out scholarships to varsity video game players
Video games are going varsity.<p>In some ways, they're like typical college athletes. They're on varsity teams. They train for hours between classes. …
University of UtahTemple adds running back Kyle Wright to Class of 2018
Kyle Wright a 6-foot, 210-pound running back from Ben Lippen High in Columbia, S.C., made an oral commitment to Temple on Friday. Wright made the …
PhiladelphiaParents, coaches spark massive brawl at L.A. youth football game
A youth football game in Los Angeles devolved into a massive brawl, yet it wasn’t the players who were involved. For once, it was all the adults.<p>As …
News (U.S.)Phi Delta Theta Has Racked Up Suspensions for Alcohol, Hazing
The fraternity at the center of an investigation into a Louisiana State University freshman's death has racked up a string of suspensions and controversies at other chapters across the country in recent years.<p>All Greek activities have been suspended at LSU in the wake of Maxwell Gruver's death in …
College Football: Controversial Youngstown State player granted reinstatement
PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 02: Alvin Bailey<p>In a controversial move, an Ohio district court judge has ruled that embattled player Ma’lik Richmond …
College SportsSports slowly returning to the fields around Florida
<b>TAMPA, Fla. (AP) --</b> There are many lingering problems all around Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, including thousands still without power and the evacuation of nursing homes. Sports teams around the Sunshine State hope to take people's minds off their problems , if only for a few hours, …
AACIs Free Speech Really Challenged on Campus?
Two historians debate the role of universities in fostering a commitment to the open exchange of ideas.<p>The election of Donald Trump, and the early days of his presidency, have driven many Americans to rummage through history in search of context and understanding. Trump himself has been compared to …
Higher EducationWhy You Should Ignore U.S. News College List
As a nation, we’re obsessed with lists. We want better, cheaper and more exciting rankings of everything. Us media folks drive this mania.<p>Yet when it comes to colleges, “best” lists drive me crazy. They don’t tell you anything important, nor do they help you find a debt-free degree. Do we need to …
EducationLSU student arrested after swinging tent pole, punching man at on-campus tailgate
An LSU student was arrested Thursday after police said he attacked two men at an on-campus tailgate Sept. 9, swinging a tent pole and punching one …
CrimeWhat Is New York's Favorite College Team?
NEW YORK—Alabama, Oklahoma and Clemson are the top-ranked college-football teams in the country. But what about the city?<p>Not a single one of the sport’s 128 top-division teams plays here, yet every school is represented by alumni who pack New York sports bars on Saturdays to root for their alma …
Ohio State Picks Up Verbal Commitment from WIAA D1 Runner-up Lain Weaver
Madison, Wisconsin-native <b>Lain Weaver</b> has given a verbal commitment to The Ohio State University, where he will join fellow verbal commits Benjamin …
SwimmingHere Are The 10 Colleges With The Most Active Players In The NFL
These schools are represented heavily.<p>The NFL season opened up last weekend, with nearly 1,700 players making active 53-man rosters.<p>Which schools …
SportsMontclair 2-way lineman Marcus Crowell has FBS upside
Montclair (N.J.) two-way lineman Marcus Crowell has improved dramatically over the off-season and appears could play FBS ball for a team willing to …
Records: Michigan State football reports 11 NCAA violations since 2013
Skip in<p>x<p>Embed<p>CLOSE<p>Chris Solari and Graham Couch discuss Michigan State football Sept. 12, 2017, following Mark Dantonio's weekly news conference.<p>EAST …
Big TenThe Hurry Up: Feud Continues Between Five-Star Offensive Tackle and ESPN Analyst While Local Running Back Discusses Visit
TWITTER FINGERS<p>Fairfield five-star offensive tackle Jackson Carman has been the topic of much discussion this week, as he — along with five-star …
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