Evan Castillo

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BA Journalism, BA Psychology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Evan Castillo is a reporter on BestColleges News and wrote for the Daily Tar Heel during his time at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He's covered topics ranging from climate change to general higher education news, and he is passionate about music.

His other interests lie in the intersectionality of technology, gaming, and higher education. Evan graduated with a BA in journalism and a BA in psychology.

Read Evan's Latest Articles

SUNY Fredonia Cuts 13 Low-Enrollment Degree Programs to Address Financial Deficit

Amid a $10 million deficit, SUNY Fredonia will cut degree programs representing 15% of all majors yet only 2% of its student population.

December 15, 2023

Duke University Receives Historic $100M Gift for 100th Anniversary

The Duke Endowment's $100 million gift to the university will expand undergraduate financial aid and boost support for graduate students from historically Black colleges and universities, among other initiatives.

December 14, 2023

Nurses at Children’s Hospital Colorado Lose Graduate Tuition Benefits After One Year

The program provided up to $5,250 per year for over 200 programs through Guild, a learning platform. The hospital is cutting the program due to high costs.

December 13, 2023

Michigan State Appoints University of North Carolina Chancellor as New President

Kevin Guskiewicz, a neuroscientist and concussion researcher, has led the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill since 2019.

December 12, 2023

Penn President Liz Magill Resigns After Testimony on Antisemitism

University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill resigned less than a week after testifying about antisemitism during a U.S. House committee hearing.

December 12, 2023

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