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New York Just Became the First State to Offer Free-Tuition for College
Last week, at a news conference in Albany, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the signing of a bill that will bring free tuition at four-year state universities and colleges to some Empire State families. Backed by prominent politicians, including former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Cuomo touted the program as a stepping …
Where the 2016 Presidential Candidates Went to College
Talk of the 2016 election is everywhere. There are a myriad of subjects and issues on the table that have everyone talking, but here at College Raptor we have a special interest in education—particularly, higher education. We already have a post about the Republican and Democratic nominees’ stances on different topics relating to education, so …
2016 Presidential Candidates’ Stances on Education in America
With Election Day swiftly approaching, some of us are anxiously waiting to vote for our preferred candidate. While others may still be undecided as to who they are going to vote for. Here at College Raptor, education is certainly a priority. Whether you are a parent, professor, student, or simply passionate about education, it is …
Why the Education World Needs to Adopt Today’s Technologies
As technology continues to grow and change the way that the world works, there is often conversations on the topic of whether or not new technologies should be used in the classroom. The truth is, students want technology. Technology is an empowering factor in today’s society. The popularity of smartphones and tablets has increased the …
Where Powerful Women Went to College (Part 2!)
Not too long ago we presented an infographic all about powerful US women and where they went to college. Now we’re back with part two of the series! This time around, every single one of the ladies we feature was a speaker at the first ever United State of Women summit that took place earlier …
How Teaching the Fine Arts in School Benefits Students
There has long been an ongoing debate about the validity of arts education within schools—some think that they are frivolous in comparison to the Common Core and STEM-focused subjects, others argue the arts are intrinsically valuable to both education and life. The fact of the matter—and yes, we can indeed say fact as the many benefits …
Fun Facts about Great Colleges in America!
I’m the type of person that loves to learn new things, and when it comes to weird facts, you can consider me obsessed. Here are some fun facts about colleges, colleges histories, and college graduates in the United States you probably didn’t know: Great Colleges Fun Facts! The name “Alumni” comes from the Latin “Alumnus” which …
Introducing Roxie the College Raptor!
She is the icon and mascot of College Raptor, but few know much about this little velociraptor beyond her striking image of a dinosaur wearing a graduation cap and sunglasses. Introducing Roxie the Raptor! She’s a clever girl who spends her time hunting down the best college matches for the users of our site. She …
Where 6 Famous Olympians Went to College!
With the 2016 Olympics going on, you might have been hearing that some of the younger competitors are still in school. Lily King, for example, currently swims for Indiana University. Many famous Olympic athletes have gone through–and graduated from– collegiate sport programs. Here is a list of five American athletes that have competed after graduating …