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

Why Is College Important? The Top Reasons According to Students

One in five students say attending college allows them to pursue their passion. Other popular reasons include improving income and self-discovery.

July 11, 2023

FAFSA to Test Addition of Sex and Race/Ethnicity Questions

The new survey is part of a pilot program to determine if the demographic data should be included on future FAFSA applications.

September 7, 2022

These States May Tax Canceled Student Loans

President Joe Biden's plan to cancel some federal student loan debt could have big tax implications for borrowers in six states.

September 12, 2022

Take an Inside Look at This HBCU With an Esports Degree

Benedict College opened its esports gaming room on July 29. It's one of the first HBCUs to offer an esports undergraduate degree.

March 22, 2023

Teaching African American Literature in Virtual Reality

A professor at Morehouse College has transported African American literature to the virtual classroom, a recent example of how higher ed has embraced the metaverse.

January 10, 2023

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