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

Senators Call for Streamlined Student Debt Relief, Loan Forgiveness

In a letter to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona seven senators pushed for regulatory changes for higher education and student loans.

November 10, 2021

HBCUs, Other Minority-Serving Institutions to Get $10B Through Build Back Better

Biden's spending plan prioritizes funding for HBCUs, tribal colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and other minority-serving schools.

November 10, 2021

Biden Budget Bill Aims to Boost Pell Grants

With free community college off the table, the president is seeking to raise the maximum award of Pell Grants by up to 8.5%.

January 4, 2022

Free Community College Cut Frustrates Higher Ed Advocates

Free community college was one of Biden's big campaign promises. It's a popular policy, according to higher education groups that have spent years championing it.

November 10, 2021

Campus Pride: 180 U.S. College Campuses “Unsafe” for LGBTQ+ Students

The nonprofit’s ‘Worst List’ grew by 50 schools in 2021 as the Biden administration published the list of institutions that previously applied for Title IX religious exemptions.

October 4, 2022

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