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Digital gifts for grads
May 2, 2011Several providers now make it easy to purchase a gift online and have it delivered instantly to the recipient.
New Facebook tool to connect students with scholarships
April 27, 2011Devin Valencia, winner of the Get Schooled College Affordability Challenge sponsored by MTV and the College Board, is developing a Facebook tool called ConnectFund that will link students to scholarships using demographic information stored in their Facebook accounts.
10 great gadget gifts for grads
April 26, 2011If a soon-to-be graduate is on your gift list this spring, check out our picks for great tech-related gifts. Any of them would be a excellent way to reward a loved one (or yourself) for years of hard work.
Social media as a teaching tool: 9 cool examples
April 25, 2011A recent survey shows that more than 80% of college faculty use social media to teach. Check out nine innovative ways professors are using these social technology tools.
Budget deal protects Pell Grants for low-income learners
April 22, 2011An agreement on the US budget announced earlier this month will keep the Federal Pell Grant award at its current level, with a yearly maximum of $5,550 for students that can demonstrate financial need.
30 fastest-growing occupations
April 21, 2011Hedge your bets by planning for a career in one of these 30 jobs, which are projected to experience strong growth over the next seven years.
Viacom-AP poll: Higher ed experts on how to narrow the college aspiration gap
April 20, 2011Educational experts weigh in on the factors contributing to the college aspiration gap – the number of young adults who desire completing higher education programs compared to those who actually do.
5 ways to use social media to get into college
April 18, 2011With 82% of admissions officers using social media in the college recruiting process, it's a good idea for you start using these social media tools to your advantage. Here are five ways to do just that.
Reach for the stars: Grab your piece of the celebrity salary pie
April 18, 2011You might not wind up working for a rock star, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have an A-List job.
Hot spots for hiring: Top 5 industries for growth through 2018
April 18, 2011Shore up your educational planning by focusing on fields slated to be game-changers – even during the recession.
7 student financial aid booby traps to avoid
April 15, 2011Financial aid award letters are in the mail, but before you start tearing into those envelopes, be aware of some potential student financial aid traps and learn how to escape them.
6 things every college student should know about computer security
March 28, 2011Six tips to help protect your computer, your identity, and your data when going onlline on campus.
Prominent women's colleges partner with State Department for leadership program
March 21, 2011Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announces Women in Public Service Initiative, aimed at training women worldwide to lead their communities. The initiative will reach out far and wide for participants.
Obama promises more college graduates
March 14, 2011The US Department of Education's National Education Technology Plan seeks to fulfill President Obama's promise to increase the number of young people who earn a college degree to 60 percent of the population by 2020.
Schools.com guide to online safety for distance learners
March 9, 2011Online learners can face more Web-based threats to computer security than on-campus students. These six steps help you protect yourself online and off-campus.
