Graduate Degree in Cardiovascular Technology at Geneva College
July 31, 2008
Geneva College in Pennsylvania will offer the first graduate degree program in the nation that offers cardiovascular technology.
Gender Wage Gap Bill Passed to Strengthen Equal Pay Act
July 30, 2008
The House Education and Labor Committee passed a bill to attempt to close the gender wage gap, whereas men and women are not paid equally for performing the same job.
Read College Textbooks Online
July 28, 2008
Students around the country can now read college textbooks online because of a joint venture between several publishers.
National Minimum Wage Increased
July 24, 2008
The national minimum wage increased today by 70 cents, from $5.85 per hour to $6.55 per hour. Another installment of the minimum wage increase will take effect the same time next year.
Dressing Properly for Your Job Interview
July 22, 2008
You finally found the perfect job, and you have been contacted by your potential employer to come in for an interview. How exciting! It is now time to follow up your impressive resume with an even more impressive interview.
Why You Should Consider a Community College First
July 18, 2008
Let’s face it. Community colleges don’t get the respect they deserve: They’re short in comparison to the tall ivy league colleges; they won’t ever make prom king or queen; and a community college will never be able to fit into its skinny jeans. So why should you still consider a community college first?
Student Loan Lender Sued for Breach of Low-Interest Rate Contract with Students
July 18, 2008
Student loan lender, Northstar Education Finance, attracted college graduates to consolidate their student loans to its low rates then eliminated the program, leaving students to pay 33 percent more in monthly payments.
AARP Women’s Scholarship for Women Ages 40+
July 16, 2008
The AARP Foundation announced a call for entries for its second annual Women’s Scholarship Program, which will provide funds to women ages 40 and over who are seeking higher education.
Non Degree Student Status: The Back Door into Graduate School
July 14, 2008
by Lea Barton
Many prospective graduate students think that applying to graduate school is an all-or-nothing prospect: you apply and get in, or you’re rejected. Applying to graduate school can seem daunting:
