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

UT Austin Lays Off Former DEI Employees

The university is laying off approximately 60 former diversity, equity, and inclusion staff members. The university ended DEI-related jobs in compliance with Texas' anti-DEI law.

April 8, 2024

Department of Energy Invests $15M Into 6 Universities for Cybersecurity Centers

The centers will focus on cybersecurity research and educate energy professionals.

April 5, 2024

Austin Community College Offering Graduating High Schoolers Free Tuition

Starting this fall, students from 27 school districts can receive up to five years of free tuition to earn associate and bachelor's degrees, regardless of GPA or family income.

April 5, 2024

Tennessee Republicans Replace Trustees at State’s Only Public HBCU

Gov. Bill Lee replaced and appointed eight new trustees at Tennessee State University, which is owed $2.1 billion from the state.

April 4, 2024

N.C. A&T Wins $1.1M Grant for Special Education Teaching Program

The grant will help recruit and train students to teach special education.

April 2, 2024

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