Matthew Arrojas

Contributing Writer

Contributors/Matthew Arrojas

Education

BA Journalism, University of Florida

Matthew Arrojas is a news reporter at BestColleges covering higher education issues and policy. He previously worked as the hospitality and tourism news reporter at the South Florida Business Journal. He also covered higher education policy issues as a student at the University of Florida, where he graduated with a BA in journalism.

Read Matthew's Latest Articles

Congress May Not Increase Funding for FSA. Here’s Why That Matters.

While the latest omnibus bill proposal includes increases for many higher ed programs, FSA would not see a funding increase from 2022.

December 23, 2022

USC and 2U Sued for Alleged U.S. News Rankings Fraud

The allegations stem from a recent internal report that shows the university submitted false data for U.S. News & World Report's college rankings list.

September 29, 2023

Senate Proposes Moderate Pell Grant Increase, Other Higher Ed Investments

The Senate's proposed omnibus budget would also substantially increase funding for HBCUs and other minority-serving institutions.

December 20, 2022

Fostering College Success: Family Privilege Eludes Students Aged Out of System

Students with experience in foster care find themselves at a disadvantage in a higher education system designed for students afforded the security of an intact family.

December 20, 2022

Johns Hopkins University Graduate Students File to Form Union

The move comes after years of organizing and a refusal from the university to voluntarily recognize the union.

December 20, 2022

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