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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Idaho State Law Does Not Prohibit Academic Discussion of Abortion: Attorney General

Previously, public university faculty were advised to remain neutral on abortion in the classroom or face consequences ranging from termination to felony conviction.

November 9, 2023

California State University Faculty Vote to Authorize a Strike

California Faculty Association members voted 95% in favor of authorizing a strike.

November 7, 2023

UC San Diego Drops Misconduct Charges Against Academic Student Workers

The university dropped student misconduct charges and will not pursue further legal action against academic student workers protesting at an alumni event and chalking on campus.

November 6, 2023

California State University to Offer Independent Doctoral Degrees

A new state law will allow California State University to offer professional and applied doctoral degrees if the degree program does not replicate a doctoral degree program offered by the...

November 2, 2023

More Than a Monster Mash: Inside UC Santa Cruz’s Center for Monster Studies

UC Santa Cruz is home to the Center for Monster Studies, a first-of-its-kind research center offering classes, events, and exhibits focused on exploring how monsters operate in culture.

October 30, 2023

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