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The Vivian Thomas Scholars Initiative made big news when it was announced in May of 2021. As a program designed to encourage African-American students in STEM, the joint effort between Johns Hopkins University and Bloomberg Philanthropies is poised to make a significant impact in an area where minorities are sorely underrepresented. So what is the . . .

Many people going to college consider it a new adventure, but it’s not without it’s ups and downs. Having a good financial literacy foundation can keep things on track. College students often run into problems when budgeting or learning about money. Learning the basics with information on financial tips for college students can help make . . .

The Covid-19 pandemic has been a time of great anxiety and fear for all Americans, but Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have had particular reason to feel dread. Since the beginning of the pandemic, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have experienced a wave of anti-Asian discrimination, harassment, and even violence. People of Asian descent in . . .

There are many reasons students choose community college to start their higher education, but one of the primary reasons is simple: money. The editors at College Consensus want prospective students to understand how to save money by going to community college. Can I Save Money By Going to Community College? The brief answer to the . . .

With the cost of traditional 4-year college rising, even among public universities, paying for college has become a burden for many families. But there's one place students can trust to keep their student loan debt low, and prepare them for a great career or transfer to a 4-year college - their local community college. Here . . .

Before we get into the nitty-gritty of how much you can make with an associate’s degree, let's look at some of the financial and other advantages of attending community college. The biggest factor here has to be the financial advantage of lower tuition costs. Community colleges typically cost a fraction of what students pay at . . .

For students just graduating from high school, a four-year college is typically the dream they have of higher education. However, going to community college first makes sense for many students. Community colleges have flexible class schedules and cost less than four-year colleges and universities. Many international students choose community colleges to make the transition to . . .

For the purpose of this narrative, a trade is defined as an occupation that mandates an employee holds a particular set of mid-to high-level skills. A trade can be the creation of something that is both functional and artistic (think carpentry!) or a vocation that offers a strictly functional purpose, like that of a professional electrician. . . .

As technology continues to dominate every space, the threat of data breaches becomes more prevalent. Data breaches in higher education continue to expand, enhancing the chances of college student identity theft. With many universities forced to go online due to the pandemic, the likelihood of higher education data breaches becoming a real concern grow every . . .

In 2020, The Ponemon Institute, in conjunction with IBM Security, generated the 14th annual report regarding the Cost of Data Breaches for 2019. This report includes the findings from interviews with more than 500 global companies in 16 countries (covering more than 3,000 interviews) who had experienced a data breach between the dates of July . . .

With the COVID vaccine becoming available across the U.S., the question of when the Covid-19 vaccine for college students will become a priority as they move back onto college campuses. To date, the focus has been on vaccinating teachers and K-8 education. Depending on vaccine distribution, the COVID vaccine for college students may be available . . .

Anxiety is a condition that affects millions of people of all ages on a daily basis. Some people experience anxiety to the point it affects their ability to function normally in society. It also makes it difficult for a student with anxiety to decide upon a career that meets their goals and needs. The process . . .

Taking an online bootcamp for programming can help students who are unable to attend class continue their education. Coding bootcamps are intensive training programs that help students master real-world skills that can increase their salary potential and help them enter technology fields. This article answers the following questions for prospective students wondering whether to take . . .

Cybersecurity has conventionally been seen as one of those occupations that is more concerned with experience and expertise than with degrees and diplomas. That’s why, even though more cybersecurity professionals are getting associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees, one of the best places to start a career in cybersecurity is with free online courses. With free . . .