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Where Powerful Women Went to College (Part 2!)

By Allison WignallLast updated on April 1, 2024

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 with more women in power and where they went to college! This time around, every single woman we feature spoke at the first-ever United States of Women …

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How Teaching the Fine Arts in School Benefits Students

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

There has long been an ongoing debate about the validity of fine arts education within schools. Some think that they are frivolous in comparison to the Common Core and STEM-focused subjects, others argue the fine arts are intrinsically valuable to both education and life. The fact of the matter—and yes, we can indeed say fact …

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Fun facts about colleges in America!

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 2, 2025

Key takeaways From surprising history to secret societies to squirrel clubs on campus, there are plenty of fun facts that make each college in the U.S. unique. These 35+ facts might surprise you, make you laugh, or teach you something new about campus life. While these fun facts may not choose a college for you, …

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Where 6 Famous Olympians Went to College!

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

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 Olympians have gone through–and graduated from– collegiate sport programs. Here is a list of five American athletes that have competed after graduating college. …

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From Ivy to innovation: exploring the oldest and newest colleges and universities in America

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 4, 2025

Key takeaways Higher education in the U.S. has evolved from small colonial colleges to large, innovative universities. The oldest colleges and universities are: Harvard, William & Mary, St. John’s, Yale, the University of Pennsylvania, and Princeton. The newest colleges and universities are: the University of Austin, Oak Valley College, Florida Polytechnic University, Minerva University, Georgia …

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Colleges Sending Athletes to the 2016 Summer Olympic Games

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022

The Olympics are kicking off in Rio on August 5, 2016. Get your DVRs ready. You won’t want to miss any of the action! There are over 500 athletes on the USA Olympic team. To qualify, the athletes must place in the top three of their event and meet set standards. The Rio Olympics will …

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The Use of Technology in the Classroom

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022

Students graduating high school and heading to college are a part of the millennial generation. They grew up with evolving technology. It is often a necessity over privilege. In years past, college students went to the school library to wait their turn at the typewriter. Then it was the desktop that took forever loading each …

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The dangers of plagiarism in education and why it’s not worth it

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 12, 2025

Key takeaways Plagiarism has real consequences, from failing grades and suspension to long-term damage to your academic reputation. Students may plagiarize to maintain a high GPA, avoid disappointing others, manage insecurity about their writing skills, handle time constraints, or simply because they believe they won’t get caught. However, no excuse is ever the answer to …

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Food Sustainability on College Campuses

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you’re planning on attending college or are currently enrolled, you will probably also eat at a dining hall. A dining hall is run by the college or university and is intended to provide nutritious, convenient food for its students. While some may deem dining halls “awesome” by the number of flavors of soft-serve ice …

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Why it is Important to Have a College Degree Now

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 17, 2024

Key Takeaway Getting a college degree can open doors to exciting careers. It’s an investment for you and your future, giving you a chance to explore your interests, learn valuable skills and knowledge, and build a network that can help you land your dream job. With so many jobs requiring a college education in today’s …