Evan Castillo

Associate Writer

Contributors/Evan Castillo, Associate Writer

Education

BA Journalism, BA Psychology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Evan Castillo is an associate writer 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 editing.

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 Chicago Business School Gifted $100 Million for Its 100th Anniversary

Entrepreneur and philanthropist Ross Stevens gifted the school of business's Ph.D. program $100 million to advance academic business research.

May 2, 2023

What Happens When a College Esports Team Wins?

Howard Esports President Ahmad Whitaker told BestColleges that depending on the tournament, cash winnings go straight to the student-athletes or to the college.

April 26, 2023

Stony Brook University to Lead Climate Campus on New York City’s Governors Island

The New York Climate Exchange is being billed as an international hub for climate solution development that will provide job training for residents.

April 26, 2023

Purdue Announces Physical AI Development Push

This month, Purdue University launched the Purdue Institute for Physical AI (IPAI) as part of its Purdue Computes initiative.

April 25, 2023

University of California Institutions Get $15M for Innovative Climate-Related Projects

The system will distribute the funds equally between the 10 schools and five affiliates for climate-focused technology and entrepreneurship.

April 20, 2023

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