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

Vanderbilt Developing AI, Computing, Data Science College

The college is in its earliest stages of development. Vanderbilt is still determining when it will be established and what programs it will offer.

March 27, 2024

University of South Florida Announces Plans for AI, Cybersecurity College

The college — which would be the first in Florida — would launch on all university campuses in fall 2025 and offer undergraduate- to professional-level programs.

March 26, 2024

Dartmouth Announces Families Making Under $125K Pay Nothing, Thanks to Historic Gift

The college is boosting the "zero parent contribution" threshold from $65,000 annual family income to $125,000.

March 26, 2024

Cannabis Microcredentials Can Boost Budding Careers

Green Flower, a company offering certificate courses at 27 universities nationwide, explains how cannabis microcredentials can give people a leg up in the industry.

March 25, 2024

Study: High Schoolers Find Less Value in a College Education

Students find more value in credentials that can prove skills and job-training programs.

March 25, 2024

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