Still questioning whether college is worth it? Read this.; The surprising number of community college students without access to federal student loans; Federal judge dismisses U-Va. fraternity members’ defamation lawsuit against Rolling Stone; How to fill the skills gap for new college grads who don’t have work experience; Community college students are filling the rolls at four-year institutions;
 
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Still questioning whether college is worth it? Read this.
Four-year college graduates for the first time comprise a larger share of the workforce than workers with a high school diploma.
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The surprising number of community college students without access to federal student loans
A growing number of community colleges are exiting the federal student loan program, leaving nearly a million students without access to low-cost options to pay for school.
 
Federal judge dismisses U-Va. fraternity members’ defamation lawsuit against Rolling Stone
A judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by three former fraternity members against Rolling Stone.
 
How to fill the skills gap for new college grads who don’t have work experience
No employer wants to be the one to give a recent graduate their first real-world job experience. This company aims to bridge the skills gap, without any risk to the student or employers.
 
Federal government investigates American University’s handling of sexual assault complaint
American University disclosed that it is being investigated by the Department of Education for allegedly mishandling a student's report of sexual assault, the second probe the government has launched into the District school in less than two years.
 
Community college students are filling the rolls at four-year institutions
The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center report offers important insight into the changing landscape of higher education.
 
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