Evan Castillo

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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

Who Is Giving This Small Liberal Arts College in Kansas a Half-Billion Dollars?

An anonymous donor will match donations up to $500 million to McPherson College, which is known for its automotive restoration technology degree program.

October 4, 2023

University of North Carolina System’s Governance Goes Under the Microscope

An executive order by Gov. Roy Cooper created a committee to examine how leaders of the state's public university system are chosen.

November 7, 2022

Is This Offensive Lineman College Football’s First Underwear Model?

University of Colorado offensive tackle Tommy Brown inks NIL deal with Shinesty to model the company's line of men's underwear for "a big heapin' pile" of cash.

November 4, 2022

Northwestern University Gets Dragon-Sized Gifts From ‘Game of Thrones’ Creator

The gifts from George R.R. Martin, author of "A Song of Ice and Fire," will help advance the Medill School of Journalism's teaching in long-form narrative and storytelling.

November 3, 2022

New Mexico: Tuition-Free College Program Fueled Enrollment Gains

The state's Opportunity Scholarship covers tuition for all in-state students and degree types to any state public or tribal college and university.

November 3, 2022

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