Tyler Kingkade
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Tyler Kingkade is the Assistant Editor of HuffPost College and is based in New York. Prior to this role he covered politics for The Huffington Post and The Iowa Independent, and worked at the National Journal and for the CBS affiliate in Des Moines, Iowa. He was editor-in-chief of Ethos magazine at Iowa State University and also attended The Fund for American Studies at Georgetown University. His work has earned him national recognition by the Society of Professional Journalists, the Associated Collegiate Press, and the University of Georgia. Keep up with him on Twitter: @tylerkingkade.

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10 People From High School To Avoid This Summer: Slideshow

(1) Comments | Posted May 25, 2012 | 4:10 PM

It's officially summer.

Once everyone arrives home, they're bound to run into people from high school they haven't seen in a couple years.

We've come up with a guide of the 10 types of people from high school you'll see this summer. Maybe you know some people that fit...

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Ted Olson's Inspiration Against Prop 8 Fight Was University Of The Pacific Debate Coach

(3) Comments | Posted May 25, 2012 | 1:01 PM

Attorney Ted Olson credits his college debate coach as his inspiration to fight against Proposition 8 --California's law prohibiting same-sex marriages.

Olson spoke at the commencement for University of the Pacific in Stockton, Calif., his Alma mater, on May 5th. Olson is one of two lead attorneys who convinced a...

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Medical Schools: The Top 10 Colleges That Put You Deepest In Debt

(70) Comments | Posted May 24, 2012 | 9:43 AM

Is $229,132 in student debt worth it?

This is the question students must answer when they contemplate attending West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine-- an institution where the average indebtedness tops $200k.

Student debt for medical school is quite high. In 2010, the average student debt for medical...

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Unabomber Ted Kaczynski Lists '8 Life Sentences' As Awards In Harvard University Alumni Report

(342) Comments | Posted May 23, 2012 | 4:54 PM

Ted Kaczynski, better known as the Unabomber, wanted to make sure his fellow Harvard University alumni knew what he has been up to.

In an alumni report for the class of 1962, ahead of their 50th reunion, the Boston Globe reports that Kaczynski listed "8 life sentences" under...

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Ira Glass, This American Life Host, Condemns Commencement Speeches & Talks About Losing His Virginity At Goucher College

(2) Comments | Posted May 23, 2012 | 3:29 PM

Ira Glass, host of This American Life, which airs on public radio stations, gave the commencement speech at Goucher College in Baltimore on May 18 when he declared he opposes all commencement speeches - even as he delivers one.

"I believe that it is a doomed form," Glass said right...

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College Commencement: The Drinking Game

(7) Comments | Posted May 23, 2012 | 9:29 AM

There's something we can guarantee will be in the speeches given at college commencement ceremonies; a boat-load of cliches.

Whether you're going to your own commencement, going to watch a friend or family member graduate, or you're enjoying all the videos we've posted on HuffPost College, we have...

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10 Colleges Where The Town & Gown Relationship Is Strained

(12) Comments | Posted May 22, 2012 | 1:54 PM

When Los Angeles police made arrests last week in the killing of two University of Southern California graduate students, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa portrayed it as a sign that the city is working to protect college students.

"Safety is priority No. 1 in this city," Villaraigosa said. "Students at...

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University Of Texas Commencement Pamphlet Makes Unfortunate Typo

(17) Comments | Posted May 21, 2012 | 9:19 PM

The University of Texas was forced to publicly apologize Monday for an unfortunate typo in pamphlets used at a commencement ceremony over the weekend.

The Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs shaved off a letter in its name to call itself the "School of Pubic Affairs."

"Our...

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University Of California Regents Raise UC San Diego Chancellor Salary Amid Rising Tuition Costs

(12) Comments | Posted May 16, 2012 | 5:53 PM

As the University of California Board of Regents considered where to cut budgets and whether or not they should increase fees on students, they gave a hefty raise to the new San Diego campus chancellor, Pradeep Khosla.

In their meeting on Wednesday, the Regents awarded Khosla a $411,084...

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Employers Target Liberal Arts Majors And College Grads Who Had Internships: Survey

(50) Comments | Posted May 16, 2012 | 2:45 PM

A new survey holds some good news for liberal arts majors.

It has certainly been said that a liberal arts degree is impractical for this economic climate. Some have argued that technical degrees are the path towards finding work after college.

Well, a recent

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Boston University Students Killed In New Zealand Car Accident, Community Holds Candelight Vigil

(10) Comments | Posted May 14, 2012 | 8:25 AM

Three Boston University students studying abroad in New Zealand died in a car accident when their minivan swerved off the road early Saturday morning. Five additional BU students were injured in the crash, according to information from the U.S. Consulate in New Zealand.

The students were...

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University Of California Report Details How To Avoid Violent Altercations With Protesters

(57) Comments | Posted May 11, 2012 | 9:44 AM

If there's one thing the University of California's administration can improve upon, it could be summed up in one word: communication. That's according to a new report released Friday on how to avoid violent confrontations with student protesters on campus in the future.

Back in November, videos...

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Bill Powers, University Of Texas President, Clashes With Rick Perry Over Tuition Hikes

(29) Comments | Posted May 10, 2012 | 4:52 PM

Students are rallying to make sure University of Texas President Bill Powers doesn't lose his job over a clash with Gov. Rick Perry and his appointees on the Board of Regents.

Last week, the Regents denied Powers' request for a 2.6 percent tuition hike...

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Stephen Colbert's Super PAC Inspires College StudentsTo Create Campus Chapters

(74) Comments | Posted May 9, 2012 | 3:17 PM

NEW YORK -- When Paul Benefiel sent an email to Stephen Colbert asking for advice on how to set up his own super PAC at the University of Texas at Austin, he doubted Colbert would read his message at all. So it was a big surprise on March 29, when...

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College Sports Expense: How Much Are Students Paying?

(115) Comments | Posted May 7, 2012 | 2:11 PM

Amid cuts in state funding and tuition hikes, college athletics programs are under the gun to fund themselves with earned revenue or produce winning seasons.

Bloomberg compiled data on 54 public universities, supported by tax dollars, with major athletic programs. In some cases, such as Rutgers...

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California State University Students On Hunger Strike, Faculty Vote To Walk Out

(52) Comments | Posted May 2, 2012 | 9:59 PM

California State University students have had enough with tuition hikes, executive pay increases, and -- for now -- enough food.

At least 17 students at six CSU campuses have gone on a hunger strike. They're promising to fast until administrators agree to freeze tuition for five...

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Celebrity College Majors

(93) Comments | Posted May 2, 2012 | 6:30 PM

On Saturday, retired NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal will receive a doctoral degree in education from Barry University in Miami Shores, Fla.

Shaq spent four years working towards his Ed.D. and will finish with a solid 3.8 GPA. He presented his doctoral dissertation, titled "How Leaders Utilize...

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Student Loans: New Survey Finds College Grads Carry Large Debt Into Middle Age

(137) Comments | Posted May 2, 2012 | 10:20 AM

There's a good chance college graduates will still be more than $20,000 in student loan debt by the time they reach the age of 45.

Four-in-ten adults above the age of 35 who took out student loans are still paying them off, according to findings in...

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Brice Moss Reported Missing After Not Showing For University Of Michigan Commencement

(41) Comments | Posted May 1, 2012 | 12:11 PM

Police are searching for Brice Moss, 21, who was reported missing when he didn't show up for the University of Michigan's commencement ceremony on Saturday morning, reports AnnArbor.com.

While authorities don't believe Moss is in danger, his mother isn't so sure.

His mother, who was not...

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Viral Photo Of Falling Bear By Student Photographer Leads To Legal Action

(8) Comments | Posted April 30, 2012 | 10:44 AM

A dispute over the ownership rights to a photo of a falling bear may land in court.

Andy Duann, a student at the University of Colorado, Boulder, says the school's student newspaper, the Independent, used his photo without payment or permission, adding that he might sue them for...

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