Margaret Attridge
Education
- BA Journalism and Government and Politics, University of Maryland, College Park
Expertise
- Higher Education in California
- Student Labor Movements
- Student Activism
- Title IX
- Education Policy
- Student Social Media Trends
- Pop Culture and Higher Education
Maggie Attridge is a news reporter who covers higher education trends in California and beyond. Her reporting focuses on student impact, including student activism, social media trends on campus, and the politics of higher education.
She has led BestCollege’s coverage of pop culture and social media trends in higher education, including a comprehensive list of courses on Taylor Swift offered in colleges.
Her coverage of student protest encampments, reproductive rights on campus, and the 2024 election has been cited by prestigious news outlets, including the New York Times, the Guardian, Politico, and the 19th.
She graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2022 with a BA in journalism and government and politics. She covers what students talk about on social media, and yes, she will see your TikToks.
Read Margaret Attridge's Latest Articles
These States Pay Student Teachers
For years, most student teachers didn't get paid. Now, as states face teacher shortages, legislatures are passing bills funding stipends to qualifying student teachers.
May 19, 2025
25 Colleges With Free Tuition for Senior Citizens
Retirement means more free time, but keeping your mind active is important. Why not learn something new and get a degree along the way? Here are 24 colleges with free tuition for senior citizens.
May 19, 2025
Best Online Master's in Hospitality Management Programs of 2025
A hospitality management degree can prepare you to do business in the hospitality industry. Learn about the top master’s degrees in hospitality management.
May 15, 2025
You Can Study Taylor Swift at These Colleges
Swifties entering their "University Era" will find a slew of new course offerings examining the superstar, her songbook, and the success of The Eras Tour.
May 14, 2025
These Colleges and Universities Are Cutting Costs Over Federal Funding Freezes
Explore our tracker of the colleges and universities that have frozen hiring, rescinded student offer letters, and laid off staff due to federal cuts.
May 14, 2025
