Evan Castillo

Reporter

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Education

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

PepsiCo Donates $250K to Fight Food Insecurity at HBCUs

The soda-and-snack food giant is donating $50,000 each to five historically Black colleges and universities to fund food pantries, create meal plans, organize cooking and prep workshops, and more.

November 20, 2023

Massachusetts to Expand Financial Aid for College Students With $62M Investment

The MASSGrant Plus Expansion helps students at public colleges with tuition and fees and will impact 25,000 students.

November 20, 2023

Commonwealth University Gets $5 Million to Advance Nursing Education in Pennsylvania

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is preparing to practice in the Keystone State after graduation — a critical accomplishment in a state with one of the worst in the country. Now,...

November 20, 2023

NYU Sued by 3 Jewish Students Who Allege It Allows Antisemitism on Campus

The plaintiffs claim New York University is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by allowing antisemitism on campus.

November 17, 2023

To Increase Access, Butler University Creates Free 2-Year Degree Program

Butler University's new college will provide underserved students with the opportunity to earn an associate degree in business or allied health for free.

November 15, 2023

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