College Headlines

Kendrick House renovation leaves dorm with updated floor, mechanical, electrical plans, new bathrooms, eco-friendly materials

The Llama Ledger, Bard College at Simon's Rock, MA

3 days ago by Emma Tucker

The highly anticipated renovation of Kendrick House took place this summer and will be finished by the time students return to campus. "After a very hectic summer," says Director of Physical Plant Steve Carignan, "we're very hopeful." Students will be able to move in on Aug. 18 when Orientation begins.

Demographics report reveals several trends

The Llama Ledger, Bard College at Simon's Rock, MA

3 days ago by Robin Caskey

"We have students who've volunteered with farm workers, veterans, blind students, and young children," says Dean of Admissions and Student Affairs Leslie Davidson of the exceptional incoming class of 2009.

SLIDESHOW: Opportunities to look forward to at Simon's Rock

The Llama Ledger, Bard College at Simon's Rock, MA

3 days ago

Crime log

Northeastern News, Northeastern University, MA

6 days ago by Jonathan Raymond

Wednesday, July 30

11:45 a.m.

A graduate student reported the theft of his laptop, which he had left in an unlocked room in the Egan Center used by graduate students as a lunch room.

4 p.m.

A student reported her pocketbook missing after she had put it down on the grass outside the Columbus Avenue parking lot and left it unattended for about 15 minutes.

NU admits least amount of applicants

Northeastern News, Northeastern University, MA

6 days ago by Jeff Miranda

Even as a first grader, Hana Nobel said her investigative spirit was what buoyed her pursuit in always "exposing the truth."

So when it came time to pen her Northeastern admissions essay, Nobel said her topic came easily. While the New Jersey native could've touched on her community service - in high school she was heavily involved in helping children with special needs and with the crisis in Darfur - she opted for a less conventional path.

Bill aims to cut college costs

Northeastern News, Northeastern University, MA

6 days ago by Amara Grautski

There may be good news on the horizon for students worried about how to finance their college education.

Following an increase in tuition across the country, and recent inconsistencies in the loan-lending business, Congress passed the Higher Education Opportunity Act July 31.