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Top 10 benefits of a college degree

A college degree pays off financially and intangibly for the graduate – and for society at large, says a report from the College Board. Here are 10 top benefits:
Countries with the highest college graduation rates

Among today’s American 25- to 34-year olds, slightly more than 40 percent have associate’s degrees or higher. But that rate places the US only 12th of the 36 countries in a College Board study of countries with the highest graduation rates. Here are the top six countries.
In Pictures: Graduation 2010

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Modern Parenthood
Graduation dissonance: Is college tuition worth it? No. And yes.

Graduation may give parents of college graduates buyer's remorse:  Pew studies shows 94 percent of parents expect their kids to go to college, but 57 percent question whether tuition was worth it.
420 marijuana rally: Can University of Colorado stop it?

420 rally: Smelly fish-based fertilizer was spread at the University of Colorado where the annual 420 marijuana rally is held. Will that stop the 'Reefer madness'?
Jury finds Virginia Tech liable in campus shooting

The parents of two slain students had sued the university, alleging that officials acted unreasonably by failing to warn students sooner.
If Bob Kerrey runs for Senate, can he save the majority for Democrats?

Former Sen. Bob Kerrey (D) of Nebraska has until Thursday to decide whether to try for his old seat, being vacated by Sen. Ben Nelson. Even if he does, Nebraska has shifted to the right since he last served.
Pepper spray explanation doesn't wash with UC Davis students

UC Davis chancellor says she did not order campus police to use pepper spray. Chancellor Linda Katehi told 1,000 students that police were directed not to use force.
Penn State appoints ex-FBI director to lead child sex abuse investigation

Louis Freeh, the former director of the FBI, has been selected to head up a select team investigating the Penn State child sex abuse scandal.
UC Davis pepper spray incident goes viral

Police at UC Davis used pepper spray to disperse peaceful demonstrators at UC Davis, setting off a firestorm of protest, the suspension of two officers, and calls for the school’s chancellor to resign.
In Pictures: Texas Gov. Rick Perry
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Jim Tressel suspended after Ohio State football memorabilia sales

Jim Tressel has been suspended from Ohio State after the university learned that Tressel, the football team's head coach, had withheld information about players violating NCAA rules and continuing to let them play. Jim Tressel issued an apology.
Chapter & Verse
Thomas Jefferson's books – sought by researchers for decades – have been found

Seventy-four books from Thomas Jefferson’s personal library have been discovered at Washington University.
Hispanic students make strides on AP exams, College Board reports

The number of Hispanic students taking AP exams has increased dramatically, the College Board says. Hispanic students are a bigger percentage of those passing the exams than ever before.
Growthology
Just when I wanted to hate ... Biology

A refreshing change of topic – to the Biology AP exam.
College tuition: Judge throws out suit against illegals

College tuition suit claimed Nebraskans' taxes were subsidizing illegals' education. Judge rules plaintiffs should seek federal action.
Neb. college tuition rates will remain low for illegal immigrants

A judge in Nebraska says some illegal immigrants can pay in-state college tuition rates.
Study: 30 private college presidents made more than $1 million

A study shows that high-end compensation for private college presidents is increasing. In 2004, no presidents made $1 million or more. In 2008, 30 did.
Top 10 benefits of a college degree

A college degree pays off financially and intangibly for the graduate – and for society at large, says a report from the College Board. Here are 10 top benefits:
The New Economy
SAT test creator: Don't let tuition hikes scare you

SAT test company, The College Board, releases studies saying that while tuition still outpaces inflation, jumps in federal and private grants are keeping up.
Tuition at public colleges jumps 8 percent, College Board reports

Tuition at four-year public universities rose again this year, outpacing inflation, according to a report released Thursday by The College Board. Federal aid to states and students softens the bite.
College tuition high, but cost of not going is higher

College tuition and student loans take an average 11 years to make up, says a new study. But college grads still come out ahead.
Green Economics
In defense of the modern research university

Research universities aren't perfect, but they do have a role to play. They should start by reallocating their best resources, their faculty, to serve the undergraduates instead of the graduates.
Countries with the highest college graduation rates

Among today’s American 25- to 34-year olds, slightly more than 40 percent have associate’s degrees or higher. But that rate places the US only 12th of the 36 countries in a College Board study of countries with the highest graduation rates. Here are the top six countries.
In Pictures: Graduation 2010
The New Economy
Want higher SAT scores? Five ways to prep.

Options for boosting your SAT scores range from a free sample SAT test to $1,000 prep courses. Do they really help?
Harvard hoax: Adam Wheeler case points to rise of student fraud

Student Adam Wheeler is accused of masterminding a Harvard hoax, using fake documents to get into the university and secure financial aid. Student fraud is an growing problem, experts say.