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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LaGuardia Community College Gets $116M Grant From N.Y. Mets Owners’ Foundation

The Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation, led by New York Mets owner Alex Cohen, donated $116.2 million to LaGuardia Community College (LAGCC) to build a new workforce training center. The...

March 26, 2024

Pennsylvania Governor’s Higher Education Overhaul Focuses on College Access and Affordability

The plan includes consolidating state universities and community colleges into one higher education system and capping tuition for students from lower-income families.

March 27, 2024

Boston University Graduate Workers Announce Strike

Over 3,000 graduate workers will go on strike starting March 25 unless they can reach an agreement with the university on fair pay, healthcare, and benefits.

March 22, 2024

UC Regents Delay Vote on Policy That Would Limit Political Opinions on Department Websites

The UC Board of Regents said it will continue to accept feedback and consider the policy that would restrict where academic departments can publish political speech.

March 22, 2024

Education Department Requests Colleges and Universities Extend Enrollment Deadlines Due to FAFSA Delays

The department encouraged institutions to allow students additional time to complete their FAFSA forms and make enrollment decisions.

March 22, 2024

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