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Office Hours
BestColleges is proud to introduce the launch of our new blog: Office Hours! Beyond our collection of resource guides and rankings, the blog will keep you updated about the latest developments in higher education, including news, trends, career guidance, and more.
Visit Here2019 LGBTQ College Rankings
BestColleges recently partnered with nonprofit organization, Campus Pride, to publish two new college rankings: the Best Colleges for LGBTQ Students and the Most LGBTQ-Friendly College in Every State. These rankings feature schools who have established educational environments that welcome and support students of various gender and sexual identities.
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Melissa A. Venable, Ph.D. is a writer and educational expert for BestColleges where she contributes to web content on topics related to college and career decision-making. In this role she also leads an annual research project reporting online education trends, and moderates the BestColleges Twitter chat covering issues in technology and higher education. Melissa is also an adjunct instructor and course designer for Saint Leo University and the University of South Florida. She received her doctorate in instructional technology from the University of South Florida with research interests in distance education and online student support. Melissa is also a certified career coach.
Press Releases
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Press Release ArchiveBestColleges in the News
Top 100 universities for graduate employability – how do they do it?
The 2017 Online Education Trends report indicates that education providers are under increasing pressure to provide meaningful outcomes data. Interestingly, 77% of surveyed schools report that students want placement/employment rates data provided on a course-by-course basis, 58% report requests for course completion rates, and nearly half are asked for information about postgraduate salaries.
Princeton Review Ranks These Colleges the Least Politically Active
BestColleges, for example, writes on its website that American University and George Washington University, both in the nation's capital, are the most politically active schools.
How to Foster the New Generation of Entrepreneurs, Through Nonprofit Partnerships
The University of Florida Career Resource Center, for instance, has been ranked among the best in America by BestColleges. Recruiters surveyed by the Wall Street Journal have said they love the fact that the school offers several annual career fairs, in addition to an online resource that helps students figure out how to turn their interests into careers.
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