South Dakota is home to a number of major landmarks – from Mount Rushmore to Crazy Horse, the Black Hills to the Badlands – but it’s a destination for scholars, too. The state has a number of top-notch colleges and […read more]
South Carolina is known for sweet tea, peaches, mountains and beaches, but the state really stands out when it comes to higher education, too. The southern state boasts a diverse list of postsecondary schools, including several large public research universities, […read more]
The country’s smallest state is taking big steps when it comes to higher education. Rhode Island has joined Complete College America, a national effort to boost the number of college graduates in each state, which will in turn help sustain […read more]
Pennsylvania has a rich history – from the signing of the Declaration of Independence to the Battle of Gettysburg and Valley Forge – but it’s focused on the future when it comes to higher education. Students at the state’s top-notch […read more]
Oregon is blazing new trails when it comes to higher education. In 2011 the state enacted legislation to help reach some of the most ambitious education goals in the country. By the year 2025, Oregon plans to achieve the following: […read more]
Just as the famous song “Oklahoma” starts out, “They couldn’t pick a better time to start in life. It ain’t too early and it ain’t too late!” Whether you’re about to graduate from high school and head off to college, […read more]
Ohio isn’t relying on luck when it comes to higher education. The Buckeye State has developed an array of policies, practices and programs to help improve college attainment. The state’s goal is that by 2025, 65% of Ohioans ages 25-64 […read more]
North Dakota is a land of vast prairieland and vast possibilities. The state has top-notch colleges and universities many of which offer online learning programs, and some of the lowest tuition rates in the country. If you’re thinking about pursuing […read more]
The state of North Carolina is Raleigh-ing in support of higher education. Leaders in education, business and government have come together to establish MyFutureNC, a statewide nonprofit organization focused on educational attainment. In 2019, MyFutureNC unveiled its goal to ensure […read more]
Start spreadin’ the news! While New York may be known as a cultural, financial and media capital of the world, it’s also a mecca of higher education. The state has one of the largest higher education systems in the nation, […read more]