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- California Institute of Technology Displaces Harvard for Top World Universities Rank: World and Regional Ranks"Times Higher Education" World University rankings resulted from collaboration with a data provider generated by the same agency, with Thomas Reuters, and with expert data from over 50 leaders in the field from 15 nations in each continent.
Celebrity Commencement Speaker Roster 2011Graduating seniors will soon file onto college and university stages to collect diplomas. What celebrity speakers will offer witty or wise words to the commencement celebrants? Here are some of the most popular headliner speakers for 2011 graduations.- When is Spring Break 2011?The week of Spring Break 2011 will be taken by most schools during the month of March; although some will begin in February. Here are the dates for some of the well known colleges and universities of the U.S.
Kye Allums, First Transgender in NCAA Hoops, to Play for George Washington UniversityKye Allums is a junior guard from Minnesota. He is also the first openly transgender player in NCAA basketball regardless of division.- Dwight Clark Still Missing from Western Washington UniversityWestern Washington University Student Dwight Clark has been missing since early Sunday.
- My Top Ten Schools to "Like" on FacebookThese are my top ten schools to "Like"
Honey Bees at George Washington University in Washington, D.CFour hives of Italian honeybees have been donated to the Mount Vernon campus of GW is part of the sustainable food and gardening initiative. Are the bees happy, and what will happen to all that honey?
The Smithsonian and the George Washington University Partner to Further Scientific Research and EducationThe Smithsonian Institution and The George Washington University announced an agreement on July 16 which allows both institutions to begin working together to increase contributions to science and share their knowledge with the public.
Celebrity Commencement Speaker Roster 2010Across the US, universities tap celebrities to speak at commencement ceremonies. Universities invite dignitaries and popular figures for commencement addresses. Here's this year's lineup of commencement speakers at several American colleges.
EWU Stadium Close to Having Red Turf for 2010 Eastern Washington University Football SeasonEastern Washington University is close to having a very unique playing surface at their football stadium as a proposal to make the turf red is getting close to taking place.- How to Choose a State College or University in Washington StateLooking at state schools in Washington state? This guide will help you choose the right one for you. This article only touches upon state colleges and universities, not private schools or community colleges.
- Washington University Needs More Asian-American and Ethnic StudiesAn endorsement of more ethnic and Asian--American studies, and a reduction in tuition at American universities.
The Case for Lecturer's Policy ReformA case is made for reform of Washington University's Lecturer's Policy, curriculum reform, and an end to exploitation of contract adjunct lecturers everwhere.- R-E-S-P-E-C-T for College Teachers NeededPosted to a Washington University website in August 06, this piece has influenced the ongoing debate over education reform at that University.
Washington University of UtopiaWhat would you do if you were named Chancellor of the University of Utopia? Would you grade your students? Would you charge tuition?
The Importance of Teaching at Washington University: Our Students Need Heroes, Mentors Who Set a Worthy ExampleA call for reform of the Lecturer's Policy at Washington University in St Louis, against a hierarchical model of college education, with implications for education reform efforts elsewhere.- Washington University to Turn Student Loans into GrantsWashington University in St. Louis has joined a select group of elite schools who are turning student loans into grants for their neediest students...
- Central Washington University: An Interview with a Student on Party IssuesWhat really goes on there...
- Previewing George Washington University, Washington, D. C.In the nation's capital only one of the many colleges holds the name of our nation's first president. For some students going to school George Washington University and being 4 blocks from the White House might be enough but George Washington has much more to offer.
- Evaluating Washington University in St. LouisWashington University is ranked as one of the top twenty colleges and universities in America. When you realize the other schools that are on this list, you realize that Washington University must have a lot going for it.
- The Brutally Honest Guide to Eastern Washington University Campus LifeJust get into EWU? Great! Now, you can learn a lot of what you need to know, that's not in the student guide.
- A Student's Guide to Off Campus Housing at Washington University in St. LouisA guide to the neighborhoods and housing options near the campus of Washington University in St. Louis.
- Student's Guide to the George Washington University in Washington, DCThe Good, the Bad, and the Ugly about the George Washington University in Washington, DC
- A Season of ChangeCollege graduation is a special moment; a benchmark of one's life-story. Here is the story of when I graduated from Central Washington University on June 10, 2010 with my BA in Journalism.
Seniors and RetirementThe elderly lives out the final days of their lives in some familiar places. Through these we learn of their interests, activities and challenges.
The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington Delivers Again!Washington D.C.'s very own does a spectacular rendition of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, filled with hilarity and mischevious spirit.
Kate Walsh Boycotts Bristol PalinThere are no '˜sides' when it comes to talking about abstinence. You either abstain or you don't! Kate Walsh is an active member of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America. A place Bristol should have considered visiting a long time ago.- "Look Who We Got!"University and College 2011 Commencement Speakers announced as of January 26, 2011.
- Are America's Public Universities Dying?Public universities have suffered from decades of diminishing state funding, and the recent economic crisis deepened their difficulties.
- How I Got a College Degree Without Going Into DebtIt is possible to graduate college with no debt. Find out how I received two college degrees, and accumulated an additional $18,000 in personal savings too.
- Education after School [Part3 of 9]England is unusual among European countries in having had only two universities until 1820 - though there were already four in Scotland in the sixteenth century, when Scotland was still a separate kingdom.
- Why University Endowed Chair Funding is TrickyIt's not as simple as just accepting a gift from a generous donor.
Scan Your Child's Brain for Future Problems?Washington University of St Louis wants to use brain scans to conditions like Attention Deficit Disorder and Autism earlier and automatically.- What's the Difference Between a College, University, and Institute?Discusses the distinct differences between a college, university, and institute.
- How to Find Out More About UniversitiesScholarships are granted to students, and this money does not have to be repaid either. In addition, there are college loans available, which require repayment after a short grace period after you graduate.
- Scholarship UniversitiesThe best way to look for scholarship universities is to search for them on Internet.
- TOP 5 AFRICAN-AMERICAN UNIVERSITIESBrief history and location of Best African-American Colleges.
- Tips for First Year Students at Washington University in St, Louis and OthersContains good tips that will save you some bucks and some turmoil, too.
- How to Choose Between a Private University and a Public UniversityHere is your guide to the differences between public and private universities and how to choose which one is right for you.
- Top Five Universities Overseas for 2010Students understand the value that comes from studying overseas. Many employers are looking for employees that have any sort of language and
