With reduced support from cash-strapped parents and the government, today's college students are struggling to cover tuition and board with limited sc...
Alan Miller | Posted 12.29.2009 | Living
While the crass stereotype of the frat party downing of gallons of beer may seem to epitomize the worst of overindulgence, the banging on about binge drinking may well be worse for our overall health as a society.
Anthony Papa | Posted 12.23.2009 | Business
As reported by the New York Times, Chase Bank asked millions of Facebook users to "decide what matters" by voting for their favorite organizations, but they appeared to rig their own contest.
Bob Ostertag | Posted 12.16.2009 | Politics
Governor Schwarzenegger called my students' protest against the recent 32% tuition increase at the University of California a "type of terrorism." Really. I'm not kidding. Shame on him.
David Becker | Posted 12.11.2009 | Business
In rural America, slow access to the Internet can be the norm, and the economic impact is significant. This is where the new CCC, the Civilian Connectivity Corp, could ride to the rescue.
Ryan Mack | Posted 12.10.2009 | Impact
All About Business (AAB), the youth financial literacy group, takes on the issue of health care reform.
Ryan Mack | Posted 12.09.2009 | Impact
AAB understands if it truly takes a village to raise a child, we must demonstrate accountability for all of those issues that have a negative effect in the village.
Dr. Hendrie Weisinger | Posted 12.03.2009 | Technology
uTourX is a hot new iPhone application that college bound students and their parents will love -- college tours packed with "insider" information that familiarize students with the schools they wish to attend.
Rod Shrader | Posted 12.03.2009 | Chicago
As a teacher in the College of Business Administration at UIC , I keep my eye on a special type of leading indicator, the attitude of the young people in my classes about their job prospects.
Stu Kreisman | Posted 10.19.2009 | Media
Jess Zimmerman is a junior at Butler University. Last year he wrote criticisms of Butler's administration in an anonymous blog. We now have the first case of a university suing a student over online free speech.
Jennifer Kushell | Posted 10.14.2009 | Living
The most popular and highest achieving kids in school are not always the most successful in the real world. Success in the academic bubble does not translate to success in work and real life.
The Atlantic Business Channel | Mike Konczal | Posted 10.12.2009 | Business
The Wall Street Journal ran a post over the weekend about a new credit crunch among low income borrowers, noting it is now 'payback time.' What they d...
msn.com | Posted 11.22.2009 | Living
DePaul University has responded to the needs of chronically ill students with a specially tailored learning program--the only one of its kind, accordi...
One For The Table | Posted 11.18.2009 | Living
I had a rare glimpse into the gaping maw of my Empty Nest Future and lemme tell ya, it was bleak. I won't mince words. I walked around the house weeping.
Shelby Knox | Posted 11.08.2009 | Living
Girls have to be extra careful at college. But following the Smart Girl's Guide will help make sure your worst mistake is leaving your flip flops in a cow patty.
Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 10.19.2009 | Living
I don't know any college student who isn't sleep deprived and living on caffeine.
Lindsey Pollak | Posted 09.27.2009 | Living
While many recent grads have spent the summer hustling for jobs, completing internships and taking summer classes, I have a hunch that others have acquired deep tans, toned abs and a slew of ticket stubs from summer concerts.
Roseanne Colletti | Posted 09.26.2009 | Living
No more free T-shirts, pizza and the like. Beginning in February, college students who apply for credit cards will need proof of income.
Paul Raushenbush | Posted 09.24.2009 | Living
Love your neighbor as yourself and college will be a wonderful adventure and will prepare you for a full and rich life. See you this fall!
Avital Binshtock | Posted 09.20.2009 | Green
While the good folks at U.S. News and World Report ascribe certain measurements of prestige to their college rankings, we rated schools based on what matters most to us.
Danny Groner | Posted 09.17.2009 | Media
The acts of reading the newspaper and participating in conversation about current affairs are worth more to young college students than interpreting foreign works, no matter their messages.
Lloyd I. Sederer, MD | Posted 09.13.2009 | Living
Mental illnesses, including alcohol and drug abuse, are the conditions that arise and may affect your child as he takes on the developmental steps of leaving home to go off to school.
usatoday.com | Posted 09.03.2009 | Green
With an increased interest in the environment and growth in the "green collar" job sector, colleges and universities are beginning to incorporate sust...
Julian Baird Gewirtz | Posted 08.31.2009 | World
The US and China recognize that promoting mutual understanding between young people will lay the groundwork for a strong bilateral relationship during the next half-century and beyond.
Fred Whelan and Gladys Stone | Posted 08.17.2009 | Business
What most of us take for granted, twenty-somethings are learning for the first time. The quicker they can get up to speed the more successful they'll be in their interviews.
Posted 12.31.2009 | Impact