college

College Decisions Close To Home

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:27:36 +0000

National Decision Day is edging closer for high school seniors who have yet to choose a college.

Parents, Teens & College

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:00:00 +0000

The four-year graduation rate for the class of freshmen that started at the University of Kansas in 2008 is 37.2 percent, and it hints that not all high school seniors are ready to go on to college.

Bye, Mom. Bye, Dad. The Kids Go To College

Stephen Steigman and Steve Kraske — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 16:33:13 +0000

After 18 years of nurturing, many parents are taking their kids to college for the first time.

The days leading up to the big move of independence can be exciting for some, and sad for others. We're not talking about the kids themselves: we're talking about parents.

Parents, Teens & Graduation

Stephen Steigman — Tue, 29 May 2012 14:26:33 +0000

The class of 2012 may be excited to move on, but to what exactly? Recent high school graduates are facing some big challenges.

The Changing Nature Of The College Degree

Danie Alexander and Jabulani Leffall — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:00:05 +0000

The current job market is very competitive. A single opening will see hundreds of applicants, a lot of them with four years of college on their résumés. But, how important is that degree when compared to technical skills, or on the job training? Is a bachelor’s degree worth what it once was?