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.

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Tennessee HBCU Students Consult Attorney Ben Crump on $2.1B Underfunding

The state of Tennessee owes Tennessee State University $2.1 billion. Student leaders are pressuring the state by consulting civil rights attorney Ben Crump on their next move.

October 23, 2023

NYU’s New President Announces Free Tuition for Qualifying Students

Linda G. Mills, New York University's first woman president, announced the free college plan in her inauguration speech.

October 24, 2023

Harvard to Give Qualifying Undergrads ‘Launch Grant’ for Post-Grad Boost

Harvard University is giving a $2,000 grant to third-year students from families who make $85,000 or less to help them launch their post-graduate lives.

October 19, 2023

Biden Administration Awards $13M To Improve Childcare for College Student-Parents

Community colleges and universities across 18 states are receiving funds to establish or improve on-campus childcare services, including improved pay for child educators.

October 19, 2023

Georgia Launches Direct Admissions Initiative for High Schoolers

High school students will receive letters from the GEORGIA MATCH initiative telling students their eligibility for 22 Georgia technical colleges and 23 University System of Georgia schools.

October 17, 2023

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