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Budget Cuts Take Toll on Education

By Kim Clark - Education - August 19, 2009

Budget cuts have hit public colleges hard, even as the demand for a well-educated workforce soars. more >>

Not-So Good News for Journalism Students

By Jessica Calefati - The Paper Trail - August 6, 2009

A University of Georgia Study found that 40 percent of recent journalism graduates are unemployed. more >>

College Athletics Conference Takes On the NCAA

By Jeff Greer - The Paper Trail - July 7, 2009

Pennsylvania colleges argue that an NCAA rules change requires them to spend money they don't have. more >>

The Antioch College Comeback

By Jessica Calefati - The Paper Trail - July 2, 2009

The recently shuttered college could be back in business as soon as 2011. more >>

Top Georgia Students Lose Assured Scholarships

By Jessica Calefati - On Education - April 28, 2009

Lawmakers cut 4-year awards intended to encourage valedictorians to attend in-state schools. more >>

Georgia Suspends Fixed-Tuition Program

By Alison Go - The Paper Trail - April 15, 2009

Starting in fall, state schools will not lock in price of tuition for students' four years. more >>

How the Recession Is Changing Students' College Plans

By Eddy Ramírez - On Education - April 8, 2009

A survey shows that majority of graduating seniors are considering attending a less expensive college. more >>

Northern Arizona to Lay Off 45, Close 4 Campuses

By Alison Go - The Paper Trail - April 1, 2009

Northern Arizona University is facing a 13 percent cut in state funding. more >>

University of Nevada-Reno Plans for 20.7% Cut

By Alison Go - The Paper Trail - March 31, 2009

The School could lose two sports and 25 percent of classes. more >>

Maryland Raises $80,000 to Help Students Stay

By Alison Go - The Paper Trail - March 27, 2009

A fundraising campaign started this month has raised money for students facing economic hardships. more >>

Florida Programs Submit 10% Budget Cut Plans

By Alison Go - The Paper Trail - March 27, 2009

The Board of Regents will use the proposals to determine final budget cuts for next year. more >>

San Jose State Rejects Qualified Students for First Time

By Alison Go - The Paper Trail - March 26, 2009

Enrollment cap forces school to turn away 4,400 prospective students. more >>

UConn Library and Museums Cutting Hours

By Alison Go - The Paper Trail - March 25, 2009

Library patrons lose one hour a day; museums cut 50 percent. more >>

U.Va. Eliminating Public Computer Labs

By Alison Go - The Paper Trail - March 25, 2009

Because most students own their own laptops, officials are cutting labs to save money. more >>

Minnesota College Cuts Hockey

By Alison Go - The Paper Trail - March 24, 2009

Anticipating budget cuts, officials determine the hockey program is unsustainable. more >>

Miami University Might Reduce 1,100 Scholarships

By Alison Go - The Paper Trail - March 20, 2009

Officials predict funds will be down 25 percent next year. more >>

Ohio Northern Falls Victim to Alleged Investment Fraud

By Alison Go - The Paper Trail - March 19, 2009

Endowments at Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon, and Bowling Green Statealso lost money in alleged scheme. more >>

Georgia State Applications Jump 25 Percent

By Alison Go - The Paper Trail - March 19, 2009

Nearby Emory, a pricier school, sees 10 percent decrease. more >>

Georgia Regents Cut 12 Majors

By Alison Go - The Paper Trail - March 18, 2009

Programs were mostly singled out for low enrollment. more >>

Budget Woes Force Colleges to Cut Sports

By Alison Go - The Paper Trail - March 16, 2009

Golf, baseball, and men's track are recurring casualties; Western Washington is forced to cut football. more >>

MIT Accepts 10 Percent of Applicants

By Alison Go - The Paper Trail - March 16, 2009

The acceptance rate, which reflects 17 percent growth in the number of applicants, is the lowest ever. more >>

Hopkins Cuts Admissions Budget

By Alison Go - The Paper Trail - March 13, 2009

Officials will take fewer and shorter recruitment trips. more >>

$2,000 Extra Fee for Arizona Nursing Students

By Alison Go - The Paper Trail - March 12, 2009

Combined with a tuition increase, it almost doubles costs for in-state students. more >>

Jindal to Cut $219 Million From Louisiana Colleges

By Alison Go - The Paper Trail - March 11, 2009

Louisiana State system would see $100 million slashed from budget. more >>

Federal Financial Aid Applications Up 20%