In Trying Times, Colleges Willing to Boost Financial Aid

Paying for school this year is a big challenge for many families. Luckily, many schools are willing to renegotiate a financial aid award before the May matriculation deadlines.

Virginia Tech, Remembered

Today marks two years since the tragedy at Virginia Tech. I spoke with the then-chair of the school's English department about her memories of the gunman and her thoughts on how we can prevent a similar tragedy in the future.

Pirates XXX: A Battle Over Porn at the University of MD

I wrote a piece for Time.com last week about a Maryland legislature's fight to stop a public porn screening at the U of Md. He wasn't successful.

The Financial Aid Game

A couple of weeks before Skidmore sent out their admissions decisions, I spent two days there going over applications for admission and financial aid with the staff. This piece from the April 6 issue is about the challenge they, like many other schools, are facing: facing greater financial need than ever, many worry they won't have enough aid dollars to attract a full freshman class.

Spring break in the recession

Revelers are soaking up less exotic rays this year, but few are skipping spring break altogether.

SAT in the recession: test prep prices drop

The SAT craziness hasn't abated in the recession, but test prep outfits are emphasizing low-cost options. And business is booming.

Job Forecast for College Seniors: Grimmer than Ever

There will be 22% fewer job openings for the class of '09 than there were for the class of '08. In a new report out today, 44% said they plan to hire fewer new grads, and another 22% said they won't hire any.