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Academic Tenure For Nikole Hannah-Jones

Academic Tenure For Nikole Hannah-Jones

Nikole Hannah-Jones In spring 2021, journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones unexpectedly became the centerpiece of a national story at the intersection of race, politics, and academic freedom. She rose to national fame as a primary writer and creator of the 1619 Project, published by The New York Times Magazine. Her 1619 Project essay received U.S. journalism’s highest …

October 26, 2021
College Guide For Students With Disabilities

College Guide For Students With Disabilities

Last spring, college students faced huge, sudden changes to their learning and campus life experiences when the coronavirus pandemic broke out. Higher education leaders moved quickly to continue providing academic services despite quarantine restrictions and lockdowns. The changes affected college students with disabilities in ways not yet fully quantified or understood by higher education institutions. …

Nate Delesline III •October 26, 2021
On-Campus Expenses For College Students

On-Campus Expenses For College Students

Learn More About the On-Campus Experience For college students who live and learn on campus, room and board typically comprises the second highest on-campus expense after tuition. Students should also anticipate other costs beyond tuition and basic room and board. Examples of potential on-campus expenses include meal plans, residential security deposits, and healthcare, activity, and …

October 26, 2021
How To Write An Email To A Professor

How To Write An Email To A Professor

Learning how to communicate with a professor can help you in college and beyond. Here, we outline everything you need to know.

Emma Yenko •October 26, 2021
Biden Extends Student Loan Freeze

Biden Extends Student Loan Freeze

What You Need to Know President Joe Biden signed over a dozen executive orders on his first day in office, including one that extends the student loan freeze. Before the executive action, the pause on student loan payments was set to expire at the end of January under an order from the Trump administration. According …

Laurie Dupnock •October 26, 2021
Resources And Tools For Business Students

Resources And Tools For Business Students

Advancing Knowledge with Business-Specific Apps, Tech & News Motivated college students take the time to educate themselves about their majors and prospective careers, including networking with the right people and finding helpful resources that they can use in preparation for the future. Finding up-to-date, accurate and pertinent information as you prepare for college, internships and …

ACO Staff Writers •October 26, 2021
How To Manage Your Time As A College Athlete

How To Manage Your Time As A College Athlete

Being a student athlete comes with many benefits. Here, we outline everything you need to know, as well as some helpful resources.

Sarah Gardam •October 26, 2021
Resources And Tools For Educators

Resources And Tools For Educators

Teachers are constantly on the lookout for resources to improve and continue building skills. Learn strategies for the classroom, and find tools to help.

Evan Thompson •October 21, 2021
Resources For Psychology Students

Resources For Psychology Students

Psychology students need all the resources they can get, including the kind that can’t be found in a textbook or a lecture hall. Learn where to find them.

ACO Staff Writers •October 20, 2021