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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Florida State Adds Varsity Women’s Lacrosse Team to Avoid Title IX Lawsuit

The new Florida State women's varsity lacrosse team will be created no later than the 2025-2026 academic year.

October 12, 2023

Unions Representing University of California Academic Workers Vote on Merger

Members of UAW 2865 and 5810, which represent more than 40,000 academic workers across the University of California system, will vote on a referendum to amalgamate.

October 13, 2023

Racial Disparities in Higher Education Increased During COVID-19 Pandemic: Report

A 2023 report by The Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice tracks students' basic needs insecurity and barriers they encountered during the pandemic.

October 9, 2023

California Community College Students Struggle With Food, Housing Insecurity: Survey

A 2023 survey found that 2 out of every 3 students who attend a California community college struggle with at least one basic needs insecurity.

October 5, 2023

Academic Student Employees Reach Tentative Agreement With California State University

On the day their contract was set to expire, academic student employees reached a tentative agreement with California State University. It includes changes to salaries and sick leave policies.

October 3, 2023

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