College Textbooks 2010, Finding the Bargains

This time of year, there's always the question of how to afford college textbooks. Students have taken on this issue and found ways that don't subtract too much from their wallets. But, it's gotten more complicated. There are lots of ways to get a "book."

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Western Governors University says its enrollment has surpassed 20,000 students. The online university based in Salt Lake City has been growing by 30 percent a year since it was founded by 19 governors in 1999. It's been called the best and cheapest college you never heard of by Time magazine - tuition runs about $6,000 a year, and the school is fully accredited. The ...

Students commemorate Vande Mataram's 105th anniversary

More than 40,000 students from 120 schools gathered at a stadium in this Maharashtra city to celebrate the 105th anniversary of India's national song 'Vande Matraram here Tuesday.

College football off to a good start

At last, college football has began this past Saturday. Perennial powerhouses Alabama and Ohio State are #1 and #2, respectively, in the AP Rankings and the Coaches Rankings.

College's RunMORE 5K Sept. 11

Thomas More College will host the Seventh Annual RunMORE 5K Run/Walk at 9 a.m. Saturday Sept. 11 at Connor Convocation Center, 333 Thomas More Parkway.

College's RunMORE 5K Sept. 11

Thomas More College will host the Seventh Annual RunMORE 5K Run/Walk at 9 a.m. Saturday Sept. 11 at Connor Convocation Center, 333 Thomas More Parkway.

Students taking Oregon's writing test can use spell-check

SALEM, Ore. -- Oregon students taking a state writing assessment test will be allowed to use a computer spell checker this year. KTVZ-TV in Bend reports that, beginning with the new school year, the Oregon Department of Education will allow students...

Education Foundation hosting exhibit & recognition event Sept. 29

DEARBORN — Dearborn Education Foundation will be displaying the fruits of its labor during an exhibit Sept. 29.

Education officials to probe arrested teacher case

Hamilton County education officials are investigating the case of a Sequoyah High School teacher accused of holding nine teenagers at gunpoint.

College of Notre Dame's School Of Pharmacy Awarded Candidate Accreditation Status From ACPE

College of Notre Dame of Maryland School of Pharmacy has been awarded candidate accreditation status from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education ACPE. The designation is an important step for the school as it welcomes its second incoming class of students pursuing doctoral studies in pharmacy. Candidate status is granted to a new program that has students enrolled but has not had a ...

College Corner: Here is information about applying at UC or Cal State

Herald News correspondent Laura Santana is pictured at her graduation from UCLA. Welcome to College Corner, a brand new weekly column providing information for students applying for college.

Students Report Feeling Ill At CCSU

Several students report feeling ill at Central Connecticut State University late Tuesday morning.

Students can get help with What’s Next? program

High school students who want to boost their ACT scores or who would like to learn about financial aid options for college can get some assistance this weekend as part of What’s Next?, an educational enrichment program of the Avenue U YMCA.

Students told to wear shoes to meet Gandhi

Students told to wear shoes to meet GandhiStudents told to wear shoes to meet Gandhi

College celebrates culture with information, live entertainment

Live entertainment, food and information sessions will highlight Lone Star College-Kingwood’s first Dia de la Cultura: A Celebration of Hispanic Culture on Saturday, Sept. 18. The celebration will be held in Classroom Building A and in the adjacent courtyard from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Students 'put off by £7,000 fees'

A report suggests two-thirds of UK students would be put off university by fees of £7,000 a year.

New Online Training For CPR In General Practice, Australia

GPs have indicated that they want more educational support in regards to managing cardiorespiratory resuscitation (CPR) in general practice, which has prompted the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) to develop two new online learning activities with a focus on CPR. Dr Ronald McCoy, RACGP spokesperson, said that completing the CPR Theory Online activity and Accredited Basic ...

Students head back to school in Morristown, Morris Township and Morris Plains

Students will be heading back to school in Morristown, Morris Township and Morris Plains next Tuesday, Sept. 7.

College Football: The Top Performers Of Week 1

Week 1 of the college football season certainly was filled with its share of top performers. There was a number of guys running wild for 100- and even 200-yard games. There was also one individual who caught 200 yards worth of passes. Although the Heisman is given to the best player in college football, you cannot take away the importance of top weekly performers. This inaugural week, I give you ...

College Doesn't Have to Involve Debt

Earning a college degree shouldn't involve sinking into debt, an author and UMass student writes in his new book.

Helping College Students Connect with Friends & Family with Free Personalized Greeting Cards from Tiny Prints

Tiny Prints , a recognized leader for online premium stationery, expands its greeting card selection with fresh new greeting cards for college students everywhere.

ND college to offer online degrees to CG - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

BISMARCK, N.D. — Bismarck State College has received approval to provide online education to active duty personnel, reservists and civilians serving in the U.S. Coast Guard.

New Indiana online college enrolls 500 students

INDIANAPOLIS - Enrollment is growing in an online college that Indiana's governor has promoted.

Bridgepoint Education to Present at ThinkEquity's 7th Annual Growth Conference

Bridgepoint Education, Inc. , a provider of postsecondary education services, announced today that Andrew Clark, chief executive officer, and Dan Devine, chief financial officer, will make a presentation at the ThinkEquity 7th Annual Growth Conference on Wednesday, September 15, 2010, at 10 a.m.

Prison education group hopes to help straighten out Newburgh’s crime problems

NEWBURGH – Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison, a group that is providing higher education to male prisoners at Sing Sing and Fishkill correctional facilities, and to female prisoners at Taconic Correctional Facility, is working with the youth of Newburgh in hopes of curbing the city’s crime.

Education spending trails OECD

Ireland remains close to the bottom of the international league table on education spending relative to the country's economic wealth, according to a new OECD report published today.

Students warned over 'scam' Students Loan Company email

STUDENTS in Lancashire are being told to be on their guard after reports of a "scam" e-mail falsely claiming to be from Student Finance England, the online service for the Student Loans Company. (06/09/2010 10:04:54)

Education commissioner says reading test results are a starting point

Nebraska Education Commissioner Roger Breed said the first-ever statewide grade-level reading test results should be a starting point for schools, parents and state officials to discuss how to raise reading scores.

Students get older peers to co-sign for credit cards

Some college students have figured a way around new federal rules restricting their access to credit cards by simply turning to older students for help.

College Park to host annual Cityfest

The City of College Park is scheduled to host the Fourth Annual College Park Cityfest on Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Georgia International Convention Center, in College Park.