Evan Castillo

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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

Can I Use My College Student ID to Vote?

Twenty-two states allow students to vote using a college student ID, but students may have to bring extra documentation with it to vote.

August 25, 2023

Duke University Ph.D. Students Vote to Unionize

The Ph.D. students voted 1,000 to 131 in favor of officially unionizing. This includes Ph.D. students and students employed to instruct undergraduate or graduate-level courses or labs.

August 24, 2023

Gallaudet University Opens Esports Arena Accommodating Deaf Athletes

Gallaudet built the arena using architectural guidelines that accommodate deaf students. This allows Gallaudet gamers to play on par with other esports athletes.

August 24, 2023

8 Noteworthy Donations to U.S. Colleges From Celebrities and Companies

Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, the NBA Charlotte Hornets, and author George R.R. Martin have all made big gifts to higher education.

August 23, 2023

How AI Will Change Your Photography Major

BestColleges spoke with photography/media expert Charles Traub to find out how a code of ethics could help photographers and creatives as they tackle AI's presence in the lens world.

August 22, 2023

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