Universities

As the only top 25 university founded in the 20th century, Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA has proven itself a leading research and global university.

Dec 2, 2009 - Andre Tartar

Too busy to attend class doesn't necessarily equate to too busy for a school. Students can earn a degree easier than ever - without setting foot onto a college campus.

Nov 24, 2009 - Elizabeth Linehan

GRE reading comprehension is no cake-walk, and studying the format and techniques of the section can dramatically improve a student's score.

Nov 18, 2009 - Kristina Bjoran

Christians not sure about attending a religious school may find that a secular college fits them best. This article explains the positives of such schools.

Nov 18, 2009 - Kenneth Burchfiel

In order to make it through the GRE math sections, it is important for test-takers to be invariably comfortable with the basics of fractions, decimals, and percentages.

Nov 13, 2009 - Kristina Bjoran

One of the big issues the GRE tests students on is basic problem solving abilities, and this is particularly noticeable in the pesky Quantitative Reasoning section.

Nov 9, 2009 - Kristina Bjoran

British universities are facing up to the challenges posed by universities in Asia and the Americas, with five higher education institutions in the global top ten.

Nov 6, 2009 - Paris Franz

Of the two GRE writing sections, the argument essay demands the most of test-takers by testing their abilities to analyze reason and logic.

Nov 6, 2009 - Kristina Bjoran

While the GRE tests both vocabulary and quantitative reasoning with multiple choice, the issue essay is one of two essays that will test reasoning and logic.

Nov 4, 2009 - Kristina Bjoran

A prospective student seeking to become a librarian will find many accredited programs that provide opportunities to earn an online master's of library science degree.

Oct 28, 2009 - Debra Peterson

A graduate degree is usually required for professional librarian jobs. Here's how to choose a traditional or online program to earn a master's degree in library science.

Oct 28, 2009 - Debra Peterson

Ohio University holds one of the largest college campus Halloween celebrations in the country, but there are still rules to follow.

Oct 24, 2009 - Bailey Shoemaker Richards

A successful dissertation proposal makes research goals clear to both the researcher and the faculty and committee that will support the researcher in his or her work.

Oct 23, 2009 - Jessica Nickel

In Masters programs, the first semester can be difficult. Learn how to save time and money by knowing the ins and outs of the school's computer system.

Sep 27, 2009 - Jennifer Ciotta

Recent figures documenting the surprisingly high number of suicides in the veterinary profession raise questions about whether veterinary undergraduates know the risks.

Sep 24, 2009 - Justin Schamotta

As degree programs online become increasingly popular and readily available, more faculty are seeing online education in a positive light.

Sep 22, 2009 - Heidi Lowry

Although the Russian Federation committed to the Bologna Process objectives in 2003, educational reform has been hindered by social, economic, and political factors.

Sep 22, 2009 - Jeffrey Willett

One year before the deadline for creating a European Higher Education Area, European Ministers met in Belgium to assess the failure of some Bologna Process objectives.

Sep 21, 2009 - Jeffrey Willett

Three years before the deadline for creating a European Higher Education Area, European Ministers met in London to assess progress toward the Bologna Process objectives.

Sep 21, 2009 - Jeffrey Willett

At the halfway point of the Bologna Process, European Ministers met in Bergen to assess progress toward creating a European Higher Education Area by 2010.

Sep 20, 2009 - Jeffrey Willett

One priority of the Bologna Process was to create a European Higher Education Area by 2010, and progress toward that goal was assessed at the Berlin Summit in 2003.

Sep 19, 2009 - Jeffrey Willett

The Bologna Process was initiated with the aim of improving international competitiveness in European higher education and is assessed every two years.

Sep 19, 2009 - Jeffrey Willett

Globalization led the European community to adopt the Bologna Process, which focused on issues such as improving international competitiveness in higher education.

Sep 18, 2009 - Jeffrey Willett

Academic conferences are a part of scholarly life. Graduate students attending conferences should know what they're in for, whether they're presenting, or just watching.

Sep 6, 2009 - Luke Arnott

According to College Board's Best Colleges 2010 ranking, these schools rank highly in the state of California for Creative Writing majors.

Sep 5, 2009 - Galaxia-Dawn Canada

Considering grad school, but don't want to rehash the same old undergrad business degree courses? Here are some unique Masters programs that may be of interest.

Aug 24, 2009 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

Should university league tables and college ranking systems be taken seriously? Or are they nothing more than beauty contests and branding exercises?

Aug 17, 2009 - Thaddeus Lawrence

Studying for a PhD can be a real roller coaster ride. A doctorate takes at least three years to complete and lots can go wrong during a student's doctoral study.

Aug 12, 2009 - Alistair McCulloch

The University of Southern California Davis School of Gerontology and other colleges are offering master's degrees on campus & online to address the needs of the aging.

Aug 9, 2009 - Diane Rutherford

When it comes to careers in higher education, there is a wide array of opportunities outside of the classroom as well.

Aug 5, 2009 - Ashley Anderson

Applying for college can be swift and seamless if the prospective student is organized and properly prepared.

Aug 5, 2009 - Elizabeth Linehan

A fusion of heritage and the modern, the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre is a model of the three stages of academic library development.

Jul 29, 2009 - Allan Cho

"The Academic Library and the Net Gen Student: Making the Connections" is one of the few titles in librarianship that grapples with the concepts of Academic Library 2.0.

Jul 24, 2009 - Allan Cho

Research is a significant part of being a doctor, whether one holds a doctorate of philosophy or a medical degree.

Jul 17, 2009 - Sarah Mikula

A Master of Environmental Management will prepare students to deal with the globe's increasing environment problems.

Jul 15, 2009 - Megan Jungwi

The recent collapse of the U.S. financial system may have prospective foreign MBA students rethinking their educational strategies.

Jul 13, 2009 - Ethel Matshiya

Many organizations are transforming their work settings from mere places of training into havens of lifelong learning. They are today's new purveyor of knowledge.

Jul 11, 2009 - Henry Astorga

Current history texts are cumbersome and overly detailed for adult students in evening programs that require only two or three basic history survey courses.

Jul 7, 2009 - Michael Streich

Situated in the scenic Niagara region of Canada, Brock University offers a number of innovative programs in the visual and performing arts.

Jul 4, 2009 - Hayley Harrison

Texas A&M University, the state's first public institution of higher learning, is experiencing a leadership crisis that is seemingly unbefitting of its reputation.

Jul 2, 2009 - Jeremy Mangum

De Anza college is the largest community college in the Silicon Valley / Santa Clara County area. It is well known for its high transfer rate to UC and CSU schools.

Jun 25, 2009 - John Wu

American college students looking to save money, but still get a world-class four-year degree, should consider the unique experience of attending a Canadian university.

Jun 24, 2009 - Luke Arnott

This article provides readers with information about education research grants and school grants for women.

Jun 24, 2009 - Kristi Carter

For students who did not get high enough grades for medical school, Caribbean medical schools provide a second chance for students to become doctors in the United States

Jun 18, 2009 - John Wu

A Master's degree in Facebook, or "Social Media", at the University of Salford, is the latest in a long line of degree courses that are arguably meaningless.

Jun 16, 2009 - Adrian Peel

Getting admitted into UCLA (University of California Los Angeles) as a transfer student is a popular second chance method for high school students who didn't get in.

Jun 8, 2009 - John Wu

This article provides students with tips on applying for grants for college, specifically Pell grants.

Jun 1, 2009 - Kristi Carter

American University, located in Washington D.C., offers a semester abroad program to students across the world that combines real world experience with academic seminars.

May 21, 2009 - Kayda Norman

Earning an MFA in Creative Writing used to mean spending two to three years on a campus. Today, low-residency programs are making distance learning possible.

May 17, 2009 - Eva Gordon

Preliminary research, organization, and meeting application requirements are indicators of successful habits of people who enroll in and complete graduate school.

May 16, 2009 - David R. Wetzel