Raneem Taleb-Agha

Contributing Editor

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Education

BA Spanish and Near Eastern Studies, UC Berkeley

Raneem Taleb-Agha is a copy editor for BestColleges. Previously, she worked as a bilingual educator in both the U.S. and Spain before transitioning to editing and writing. She holds a BA in Spanish and Near Eastern Studies from UC Berkeley.

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What Happens When a College Esports Team Wins?

Howard Esports President Ahmad Whitaker told BestColleges that depending on the tournament, cash winnings go straight to the student-athletes or to the college.

April 26, 2023

Michigan Community Colleges Get $30 Million to Bridge Equity Gaps

The Detroit Regional Chamber’s Detroit Drives Degrees Community College Collaborative is an equity-focused initiative that includes seven community colleges in southeast Michigan.

April 26, 2023

CalFresh Eligibility for California College Students Is Changing. Here’s What You Need to Know.

Two temporary student exemptions that expanded CalFresh eligibility to additional California college students during the COVID-19 pandemic will end on June 10.

April 26, 2023

Community College Bachelor’s Degrees Can Boost Access for Underrepresented Students: Report

Bachelor's degree programs at California community colleges are key to closing racial equity gaps, according to a new report from the UCLA Civil Rights Project.

April 17, 2023

Free College for Students With Experience in Foster Care Proposed in California

If passed, California would join Minnesota and Mississippi as the only states to provide free college to this student population.

April 11, 2023

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