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A college education still easily beats the alternatives
Skepticism about the value of a college degree is growing.The Hill - 2d -
What to expect after Trump's Department of Education executive order
With questions about the Department of Education's future still unanswered, learn more about could happen if the agency is dismantled.NBC News - 5d -
Deion Sanders is right: College football needs intersquad scrimmages in the spring
With spring games going out of fashion, intersquad scrimmages are an enticing alternativeCBS Sports - Mar. 18 -
Skylar Vann and Oklahoma easily dispatch Iowa from women’s NCAA Tournament, 96-62
Oklahoma coach Jennie Baranczyk beat her alma mater and advanced past the second round for the first time in her four years with the Sooners.Yahoo Sports - 21h -
When will the Department of Education be dissolved? Secretary McMahon doesn't know
Linda McMahon said Friday that President Donald Trump "intends" to sign an executive order to dissolve the Department of Education -- but it's still unclear when.ABC News - Mar. 7 -
Skylar Vann and Oklahoma easily dispatch Iowa from women's NCAA Tournament, 96-62
Raegan Beers had 11 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks in just 18 minutes for the Sooners. Oklahoma coach Jennie Baranczyk beat her alma mater and advanced past the second round for the first ...Yahoo Sports - 23h -
Trump to dramatically downsize education department but it will still handle student loans, says White House – live
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt says DoE will be ‘much smaller’ due to executive order Trump will sign as critics say it is ‘dark day’ for US children. Revealed: Trump education cuts mean years ...The Guardian - 5d -
College basketball rankings: Duke's outlook still positive despite Cooper Flagg going down in ACC Tournament
The Blue Devils are still a lock to secure a 1-seed in the upcoming NCAA TournamentCBS Sports - Mar. 14 -
Education Department investigating dozens of universities after DEI warning letter
The Education Department announced Friday it is investigating more than 50 colleges and universities over what it called "racial preferences" in academics or scholarships, a move that comes amid ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Al Harbi: Ideal Cancelo alternative ensuring Al Hilal RSL defence doesn't miss beat
Losing Saud Abdulhamid was always going to constitute a hefty blow for Al Hilal, such was the presence and performance of the now AS Roma defender during the past few seasons. The marauding ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Spurs player says Gregg Popovich 'didn't miss a beat' in first meeting after stroke: 'He was still cussing'
Popovich will not coach again this season, but still hopes to eventually return to the benchCBS Sports - Mar. 18 -
9 guys we can't believe are still playing college basketball in March Madness
Perry Ellis isn't playing college basketball anymore, but these nine are carrying on his legacy of sticking around the NCAA forever.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Are the Oklahoma Sooners still No. 1? The Top 25 college softball teams after Week 7
Texas or Oklahoma at No. 1? What was our play of the week? Here's the updated college softball Top 25 poll for Week 7.ESPN - 5h -
Education Secretary Linda McMahon warns 60 colleges over antisemitism on campus
Dozens of universities across the country received a federal government warning on Monday over their obligation to protect Jewish students on campus, just as President Donald Trump's administration ...NBC News - Mar. 11 -
US colleges warned of ‘enforcement actions’ over antisemitism allegations
Warning comes after cancellation of $400m in funding to Columbia and detention of student activist Mahmoud Khalil. The US education department’s civil rights office issued warnings on Monday to ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
College softball rankings: The Top 25 teams after Week 6
Is Oklahoma still No. 1? Which team dropped out this week? Here's the updated college softball Top 25 poll for Week 6.ESPN - 5d -
Still swing searching, Viktor Hovland finds something else in Valspar victory
Hovland beat Justin Thomas by a shot Sunday at Innisbrook despite a golf swing that still isn't what it used to be and a self-belief that was in shambles.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
College softball: Ridgewater opens with a doubleheader split
Mar. 22—BLAINE — The Ridgewater softball team opened the season late Friday with a doubleheader split. The Warriors beat Minnesota North College-Itasca 5-4 on a walk-off RBI single by Nevaeh Rahm, ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Trump’s cuts to higher education are sacrificing America’s future
American colleges and universities will lose their global preeminence, innovation will suffer, future scientists, doctors, artists and philosophers will not get trained and potentially ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
UNC beats Boston College Sunday to win first ACC series of 2025 season
The UNC baseball team took two of three games from Boston College, winning its first 2025 ACC baseball series. Aidan Haugh was near-perfect on Sunday.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Saints DE Chase Young training with his college coach, Ohio State's Larry Johnson
Chase Young inked a lucrative extension with the Saints, but he's still working hard. He'll train with his college coach Larry Johnson this offseason.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Microsoft Wants Copilot To Help Xbox Players Beat Games In Real Time
Earlier this year, Microsoft ramped up its efforts to make Edge the browser of choice for gamers by giving it a Steam-like overlay that can allow players to easily access tips and tactics . Now, ...GameSpot - Mar. 13 -
Witkoff says administration is 'exploring' alternatives for Gaza relocation
Trump administration special envoy Steve Witkoff said the administration is “exploring” alternatives for relocation of the Palestinian people after President Trump said he would potentially take ...The Hill - Mar. 16 -
‘I don’t feel part of society’: how Covid is still taking its toll five years on
The social, educational and financial impact is still making itself felt, especially for those who continue to mourn. Five years ago, on 11 March 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Maryland beats Colorado State, 72-71, on Derik Queen’s buzzer-beater
SEATTLE — Maryland men’s basketball’s return to College Park will be delayed for a little bit. And that’s a good sign. Derik Queen’s running buzzer-beating bank shot allowed the No. 4 seed Terps to ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Shutting the Education Department won’t change curriculums — but it could impact funding of programs
The battle over the agency centers around what’s taught in K-12 schools, but one of its main functions is sending out funds to schools and colleges.MarketWatch - 5d -
Why Trump Can’t Immediately Shut Down the Education Department
Congress and federal law stand in the way of shutting down the agency, which manages federal loans for college, tracks student achievement and supports programs for students with disabilities.The New York Times - 4d -
HELOC rates continue to fall: Here's how much cheaper it is than the alternatives
HELOC interest rates dropped again this week, emphasizing the cost-effectiveness of this product over alternatives.CBS News - Mar. 13 -
2025 MiLB alternate identities bring plenty of wild names
The trend of minor league teams adopting unique "alternate identities" for exclusive games is sweeping the nation.ESPN - Mar. 13 -
Does Columbia still merit the name of a university? | Rashid Khalidi
Columbia has long been run more as a business empire than as an educational institution. Now it’s acting like Vichy on the Hudson. It was never about eliminating antisemitism. It was always about ...The Guardian - 12h -
No. 4 FSU baseball claims ACC opener with 4 home runs in 8-2 win over Boston College
No. 4 Florida State baseball wasted little time getting back in the win column, hitting four home runs Friday night to beat Boston College 8-2.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Paul Weiss chair: Trump order 'could easily have destroyed our firm'
The chair of a law firm that struck a deal with President Trump said the president’s executive order could have easily “destroyed our firm.” Chair Brad Karp told employees in a memo obtained by The ...The Hill - 1d -
U.S. Department of Education: What to Know After Trump’s Executive Order
President Trump signed an order calling for the agency to close, and has already gutted its staff and programs. Still, students may not see much change, at least at first.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump’s Battles With Colleges Could Change American Culture for a Generation
Many in higher education worry Trump’s efforts to bend academia to his will could end American leadership in research and science. Universities are not finding many allies to defend them.The New York Times - 5d -
Trump’s Battles With Colleges Could Change American Culture for a Generation
Many in higher education worry Trump’s efforts to bend academia to his will could end American leadership in research and science. Universities are not finding many allies to defend them.The New York Times - 5d -
Trump’s Battles With Colleges Could Change American Culture for a Generation
Many in higher education worry Trump’s efforts to bend academia to his will could end American leadership in research and science. Universities are not finding many allies to defend them.The New York Times - 5d -
3 Charts That Show Students Still Struggle After Covid
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, U.S. students haven’t recovered, and it’s widening inequality in our country. Sarah Mervosh, an education reporter at The New York Times who focuses on K-12 schools, ...The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Harvard boosts free-tuition offer, matching other Ivy-Plus schools in 'affordability arms race,' expert says
Increasingly, top colleges are expanding financial aid awards to make higher education more accessible.CNBC - Mar. 18 -
UConn star Azzi Fudd to forgo 2025 WNBA Draft for one more season in college
Azzi Fudd believes she still has things to work on at UConn.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
There’s nothing elitist about college or university. We should reject that idea | Carlo Invernizzi-Accetti
Higher education institutions continue to function as powerful engines of social mobility. They need more, not less, support. It’s no secret that the Trump administration is not a friend of the ...The Guardian - Mar. 16
