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

New Jersey Bill Proposes Financial Aid Consequences for Hazing

The bill would prevent anyone convicted of hazing or aggravated hazing from receiving state financial aid.

February 27, 2024

Historic $1B Donation to New York Medical School Ensures Free Tuition for All Students

Board of trustees Chair Ruth L. Gottesman donated $1 billion to the Albert Einstein College of Medicine — most likely the largest donation to a medical school ever.

February 26, 2024

North Carolina Expands Program Forgiving Future Teachers’ Loans

Students at Appalachian State University and East Carolina University can now get their student loans paid off if they become certain types of in-demand teachers.

February 22, 2024

Minnesota Tribal Colleges Receive $5M for STEM Education

The National Science Foundation granted $2.5 million each to White Earth Tribal and Community College and Red Lake Nation College.

February 22, 2024

Nonprofit Partners With Colleges to Offer Computer Science Internship Program

The CodePath E³ Program offers computer science students career development courses, resources, and a path to land at least one paid internship before graduation.

February 21, 2024

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