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

University of Houston’s Extended Reality Simulation Advances Space Architecture Education

Three researchers created a simulation frame that mimics space environments and movement using virtual reality, augmented reality, the physical world, and a crane.

July 3, 2023

NSF Invests $162M in College Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers

The National Science Foundation's nine new Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers will receive $18 million annually for six years.

July 5, 2023

Texas Hispanic-Serving Institution Gets $20M to Develop Agricultural Leaders

The U.S. Department of Agriculture grant facilitates a collaboration among four HSIs to train students for careers in food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences.

June 28, 2023

Minnesota Creates Nurse Loan Forgiveness Program

Gov. Tim Walz signed the Nurse and Patient Safety Act into law, providing eligible nurses and healthcare professionals with annual payments for existing loans.

June 28, 2023

Oklahoma Private Christian University Gives Tuition Discount to Chickasaw Nation Students

Mid-America Christian University will waive all student fees and 30% of tuition for eligible on-campus and online Chickasaw Nation students.

June 27, 2023

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