College News
Dolly Parton’s Dollywood Theme Park Offers Free College to Employees
The Tennessee theme park Dollywood is participating in a free college for employees program that pays 100% of tuition at partner colleges.
College Completion Rates Rise for Sixth Straight Year
The national college completion rate has risen steadily in recent years, according to new data.
Amazon Invests in Community College Bachelor’s Degree Programs
Amazon will help launch computer science and STEM-related bachelor’s degree programs at three institutions in Washington state.
Is College Free in Germany?
Germany’s public universities are free to students from anywhere in the world — but enrollment and visa requirements take some navigating.
Navient Agrees to Cancel $1.7B in Student Loans
Attorneys general from 39 states accused the student loan servicer of offering borrowers risky, subprime loans.
Earning Your Bachelor’s Degree at a Community College
Community college bachelor’s degrees are popular and proliferating. University leaders fear the worst, but those fears are largely unfounded.
Columbia University Student Worker Union Reaches Deal With College
The university and student workers reached a deal after two years of negotiations and many counter offers.
Colleges Plan to Go Remote to Start 2022 as Omicron Spreads
COVID-19 concerns are prompting some schools — most notably Harvard — to return to online learning for the start of next semester.
Survey Suggests the ‘Great Resignation’ Will Continue Next Year
A large number of working Americans plan to leave their jobs next year and are preparing for new opportunities by acquiring career-related skills.