COLLEGE ADVICE, FROM PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN THERE AWHILE
Educators give some helpful advice to young adults entering school this fall.
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THE NORTH FACE VS. THE SOUTH BUTT: ENTREPRENEURIAL TEEN UNDAUNTED BY LAWSUIT THREAT
One enterprising and wry teenager started a line of clothing making light of The North Face. Two years later, the University of Missouri student's clothing is gaining explosive popularity...ever since The North Face decided to sue him.
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THE GRASS IS GREENER AT HARVARD...LITERALLY
Harvard University is planting "green" grass all over its campus -- organically grown grass, that is. Most commercial areas have chemical fertilizers, but that is changing at Harvard.
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MANY CONSERVATIVES ENRAGED OVER OBAMA SCHOOL SPEECH
The White House found itself on the defensive in early September over what would ordinarily be considered the most uncontroversial of events: a back-to-school speech to the nation's children.
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FRESH-PICKED "FRUIT WATER" COMING TO COLLEGES
A new Hydration Station offers a tasty and healthy alternative to soft drinks at a Minnesota university -- water dispensers flavored with fruits and vegetables.
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BREAKFAST CAN WAIT. THE DAY'S FIRST STOP IS ONLINE.
For families today, technology is the morning's first priority...that's America in the Internet Age.
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TWEETING YOUR WAY TO A JOB
Want to put your "tweeting" skills to work during and after college? Lots of companies want new employees who are adept at using Twitter and other social networking applications.
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WORLD'S FIRST TUITION-FREE UNIVERSITY IS LAUNCHED
The newly created University of the People opens the gate to people all over the world who want to continue their studies from home and at minimal cost.
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IT'S EARTH WEEK!
Find out about activities, events, and what YOU can do to appreciate our planet. Also, check out what's going on at campuses around the country.
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COMMUNITY COLLEGES OFFERING BACHELOR'S DEGREES
Some community colleges around the nation are now offering bachelor's degrees, a good possible option for students in a struggling economy.
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