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Southern University Tops List Of Worst Graduation Rates

JayCee — Tue, 28 May 2013 13:08:03 +0000

Southern University in New Orleans doesn’t make the grade, as reported by The Fiscal Times. The numbers were pulled from the Chronicle of Higher Education, as of 2010. Though article acknowledges that the art of determining which public universities have the worst graduation rate “isn’t an exact science”, it looks like Southern University at New [...]

First Hamburger In Space

JayCee — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 21:30:49 +0000

Steve Wiley recently posted a story about hamburgers, asking how much you would be willing to pay for one. This story is about some kids that send a burger into space: not aboard the Soyuz, or the Space Shuttle, not on the International Space Station, but aboard a specially-designed platform, hanging from a helium-filled balloon.

How Much Weight Do College Freshman Gain?

CJ — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:52:12 +0000

It’s a fact, college freshman will gain weight, so just how much weight? Maybe you’ve heard of the ‘freshman 15′. With a diet of beer, pizza and roman noodles, it’s no wonder college freshman gain weight. However, the ‘freshman 15′ is a myth. First-year college students don’t usually gain a significant amount of weight, and [...]

College Student Returns $690 Million Check

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 14:52:50 +0000

Because his late father was an Air Force veteran, 22-year-old Allen Smith gets a check from the VA every month. The $650 helps pay his college expenses but, like many students, he could always use some more.

He got a lot more earlier this month, when he opened his VA check and was staring right at the staggering sum of $690 million.

If You're Looking for Better Grades, Make Sure to Get Some Sleep

Shauna Wright — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 19:45:41 +0000

Parents who admire their kids’ late-night study habits might be better off encouraging them to get some shut-eye instead — new research suggests well-rested students fare better academically. After UCLA researchers tracked 500 high school students to see how sleep affected their grades, they found that the older the kids got, the more impact sleep [...]

Cat Interrupts College Lecture By Crashing Through Ceiling

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 09:18:19 +0000

In this hilarious video, students at Costa Rica’s University of Peace are being lectured on something called “theory of change.” If it was anything like our college courses their minds are wandering and they’re getting a little drowsy. Then, suddenly, a cat crashes through the ceiling in the front of the room, sending the class into hysterics. Ceiling cat strikes again!

Is Getting a College Degree Worth the Money? — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 09:12:03 +0000

As college tuition and contributions to college savings funds rise, experts are again examining the value of higher education and wondering if the cost is a good investment in someone’s future. Analysts once said getting a bachelor’s degree would translate into lifetime earnings of at least $1 million more than someone with just a high [...]

Louisiana Colleges – Vote For Your Favorite

Dave Steel — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:16:55 +0000

Let us know your favorite university. If it’s not listed, then enter your choice select ‘Other’ and enter your choice in the box below.