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  • Colleges help clean up students’ online reps
    At a time when jobs are hard to come by and it's easy to dig up information that might embarrass a job candidate, some college career centers are offering tips and tools to help students put their...
    Posted Thursday Feb 21, 2013 20:35:26 EST
  • This year’s best college essays
    For the third year, we asked readers to send us the essays they wrote for admission to college. On the line: a Dell "Switch" laptop from Purchasing Power. Here's the winning essay by Army veteran...
    Posted Friday Dec 21, 2012 12:43:18 EST
  • College classes just for vets: Do they help?
    The students in the Saturday morning class trickle in and, as they introduce themselves around a table, reveal far more intimate biographies than just name and hometown. One confesses to demons he...
    Posted Friday Dec 21, 2012 12:37:08 EST
  • Fitting in: Student vets can bridge generation gap
    At 30, Janie "J.C." Feduccia isn't much older than her fellow classmates at Mississippi State University.
    Posted Friday Nov 23, 2012 15:20:01 EST
  • 6 ways technology is revolutionizing college
    A look at some of the top technologies that are revolutionizing how we learn according to a recent Horizon Report:
    Posted Friday Nov 23, 2012 15:16:42 EST
  • College offices you need to know
    As a veteran, you probably think you're used to bureaucracy. Not quite. You're used to military bureaucracy. At college, especially a big college, and you're stepping into a whole new organizational...
    Posted Wednesday Oct 31, 2012 14:20:09 EDT
  • Say goodbye to smoking on campus
    The days of lighting up a smoke are rapidly coming to an end at college campuses across the U.S.
    Posted Friday Oct 26, 2012 13:53:26 EDT
  • Credit for your service
    Georgia Army National Guardsman Timothy Brown got six credits for military service toward a criminal justice degree at Gainesvill State College. He estimates the credits saved him $800.
    Posted Wednesday Sep 19, 2012 16:42:02 EDT
  • Which portable computers are best suited for students
    Colleges and academic departments usually require basic laptop specifications. Start your search with those in hand, then consider these tips for a laptop that'll get you through to graduation:
    Posted Tuesday Aug 28, 2012 11:39:52 EDT
  • Colleges also shape critical thinkers
    Aside from technical skills, what employers want most are people who can think clearly and critically and who have the ability to listen to others and interact respectfully.
    Posted Tuesday Aug 28, 2012 11:37:51 EDT
  • Gearing up for college — what you really need
    Do you really need an iPad for college? Is it better to skimp and go for a netbook, or should you invest in a top-flight laptop? Technology has become necessary for students heading to school, but...
    Posted Tuesday Jun 26, 2012 10:06:34 EDT
  • The cyber classroom: 6 ways technology is revolutionizing college
    A look at some of the top technologies that are revolutionizing how we learn according to the 2011 Horizon Report:
    Posted Tuesday May 29, 2012 14:16:19 EDT
  • Four apps to boost studying power
    Almost everyone has a tiny computer in their pocket these days. You can either let the Angry Birds on your smartphone fly off with your study time, or you can use your mobile device to turn you into...
    Posted Tuesday Mar 27, 2012 14:45:43 EDT
  • Stay connected
    Not so long ago, an online school was pretty much just that. But as demand for online degrees continues to grow, military e-learners have become choosier, says retired Army Maj. Ed Dennis, military...
    Posted Wednesday Dec 14, 2011 12:30:47 EST
  • Culture shock: Five tips to help you acclimate to academia
    Michael Totty was ready to throw down.
    Posted Thursday Mar 31, 2011 3:12:38 EDT
  • Schools train teachers, reach out to vets to help them acclimate
    Mental health experts agree that education — of veterans and educators — is key to helping vets succeed on campus. While the sheer number of colleges and universities means...
    Posted Wednesday Mar 30, 2011 14:15:55 EDT
  • College offices you need to know
    As a veteran, you probably think you're used to bureaucracy. Not quite. You're used to military bureaucracy. Apply to college, especially a big college, and you're stepping into a whole new...
    Posted Monday Jan 31, 2011 17:20:09 EST
  • Report: Vets less satisfied with college than peers
    Students and administrators trying to rally support for veterans on campus have a new talking point: A recent survey finds that student vets attending four-year universities in the U.S. generally...
    Posted Tuesday Nov 30, 2010 14:24:18 EST

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