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UC San Diego Gets $150M Donation for Stem Cell Research
The donation by billionaire T. Denny Sanford establishes the school as a leader in the development of regenerative and stem-cell based therapies.
Stanford Law to Test Income Share Agreements
The pilot program will be run by the Flywheel Fund for Career Choice, a new nonprofit seeking innovative solutions to America's student loan crisis.
Higher Ed Policy
Republican Bill Would Force Colleges To Pay 50% of Defaulted Student Loans
Sen. Josh Hawley’s Make the Universities Pay Act would also forbid institutions from raising tuition to cover the costs of paying off student loans that go into default.
Student Life
Harvard Grad Student Shares Tips for Planning Impactful Protests
Clare Canavan is helping to lead protests against a Harvard professor accused of sexual misconduct. Here's what she has learned.
COVID-19
My Roommate Has Covid. Now What?
College students are back on campus for the fall semester amid fewer COVID-19 restrictions. What do they do if their roommate tests positive?
Looking Back: What It's Really Like to Start College at 21
Many picture new college students as wide-eyed 18-year-olds — but this isn't always the case. One student reveals the challenges of starting college at 21.
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Data Studies
The BestColleges team is always hungry for the latest trends and data. Through our data studies and surveys, we gauge the thoughts and opinions of students and professionals around the country, sifting through every data point to generate rich insights for our readers.
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Is College for Everyone? Just Over Half of Students Say Yes
The majority of students believe that college is for everyone regardless of what they want to accomplish in life.
69% of Students Say You Don't Need College to Be Successful
A BestColleges survey reveals that students view a traditional college education as just one of many possible paths to success.
Why Is College Important? The Top Reasons According to Students
One in five students say attending college allows them to pursue their passion. Other popular reasons include improving income and self-discovery.
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