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16 Haunted College Campuses and Their Stories

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on September 15, 2025

Key Takeaways Colleges across the U.S. are home to ghost stories, urban legends, and creepy encounters. Some hauntings tie directly to historic events like war, epidemics, or tragic accidents. Whether fact or folklore, these stories make campus tours a little more exciting! Whether you believe in ghosts or not, many colleges have spooky stories tied …

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Colleges with the Most Alumni who are CEOs

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Interested in becoming a CEO? Maybe with a Fortune 500 company? These colleges may give you a good chance of pursuing that dream as they currently have some of the most alumni who are CEOs in the United States. The alumni examples listed below are current as of the writing of this article, but those …

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Colleges with the Largest Campuses

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

When students are searching for their future college, they often take the location and size of the college into account. Are you looking for larger than average campuses? These four colleges, academies, and universities have the biggest campuses in the United States. Berry College Berry College is located in Mount Berry, Georgia, just outside of …

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7 Colleges with the Best Writing Centers

By Tom JagerLast updated on December 22, 2022

No matter, if you are a freshman at a college or have been a student for a long time, you might need assistance in writing various essays or research papers. That’s what college writing centers are for: you go there to ask for assistance when it comes to some difficulties in your writing tasks. College …

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Colleges With Impressive Orchestras

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

Whether you want to join one or just enjoy listening to the sound, university orchestras are often a wonder to behold. All those private lessons and practicing really pays off once you’re around other people who are similarly focused on music. The great thing is that few schools have orchestras that are purely music/performance major …

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Colleges With Interesting Histories (Part Two)

By Roxie the RaptorLast updated on December 22, 2022

Knowing the history of your college can make for some intriguing conversations. And of course, the more fascinating the history, the more interesting the conversation. We’ve put together a few more colleges with an interesting history. Be sure to check out Part One of our Colleges with Interesting Histories series, too! Fisk University Located in …

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Top 10 Colleges For Students Interested In Graphic Design

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you are looking for a career that will allow you to use your artistic talent and creativity, you may want to consider graphic design programs. Graphic designers are in great demand right now and that shows no signs of abating in the near future. A bachelor’s degree in graphic design will help hone your …

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College Mascots With Interesting Histories (Part Three)

By Roxie the RaptorLast updated on December 22, 2022

Having college mascots truly ramp up the excitement level at any college. The only thing more exciting is the history behind the choice of mascot. Be sure to check out Part One and Part Two of our Mascots with Interesting Histories series! Saint Louis University – The Billiken There are various stories associated with Saint …

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5 Colleges For Students Interested In Cars / Automobiles

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Interested in a career that allows you to spend your time around cars? Here’s our top pick of colleges you should consider: Kettering University Originally launched as General Motors Institute, Kettering University offers degrees in engineering as well as management in the automobile industry. Clemson University Students who attend this university in South Carolina get …

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Colleges with Great Career Help Services

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

One of the hardest things about college is knowing that you’re going to need a job once you graduate. The job market isn’t the most promising right now: Colleges know this, and they try to help as best they can. Job fairs, alumni networking, internship opportunities-–all these help you to find employment in your field …