Margaret Attridge

Contributing Writer

Contributors/Margaret Attridge

Education

BA Journalism and BA Government and Politics, University of Maryland, College Park

Margaret Attridge is a news reporter for BestColleges focusing on higher education news stories in California. She graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park in May 2022 with a BA in journalism and government and politics.

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Labor Unions Support Pro-Palestine Student Protesters

Two unions representing academic workers in California aren't happy with how universities responded to pro-Palestinian protests. They're alleging unfair labor practices and one is threatening to strike.

May 6, 2024

Republican-Led States, Conservative Groups Sue Biden Administration Over New Title IX Rules

The new rules include more protections for LGBTQ+ students and change how institutions respond to sexual misconduct and discrimination cases.

May 2, 2024

USC Cancels Main Commencement Ceremony Citing Safety Concerns

Individual school commencement ceremonies will proceed with additional security measures and a ticketing system.

April 29, 2024

University of Michigan to Introduce 2 New AI Assistants This Fall

After becoming the first university to roll out its own generative AI, the school plans to release two new tools aimed at helping first-year students navigate campus and those applying...

April 26, 2024

Campus-GPT: How 2 University of California Campuses Are Designing Their Own Specialized AI Tools

UC San Diego and UC Irvine recently launched their own AI platforms for faculty and staff, with student access expected by the end of the year. Here's how they work.

April 24, 2024

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