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As Some Question Higher Ed'S Value, Colleges Work To Fix The 'Time Trap'

"Time-trap thinking seems logical," writes Lori Carrell in the Los Angeles Times, "but it's short-sighted: Degrees mean real earning power and career growth, and many students do work during...more

How Philanthropy Can Help to Accelerate Sustainable Development Goals

"If the class register were anything to go by, education would be one of modern civilization's greatest success stories." That's what Peter Wilson, a member of the UBS Accelerate Collective, had...more

As Melinda French Gates Leaves the Gates Foundation, Many Hope She'Ll ...
Foundation: Gates Foundation

Melinda French Gates is stepping down as co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which she founded with her ex-husband Bill Gates more than 20 years ago. As part of an agreement made...more

Nada Show Attend

If you're in the market for a new car, the NADA Show in New Orleans in January is your best chance to see what's out there. Here's a look at some of the buzzy new offerings, courtesy of Jalopnik,...more

People Building Stronger Communities

Hamilton Chosen to Apply for Economic and Community Development Initiative

Hispanics to Benefit from ACA Coverage

Gov. Patrick Announces $25 Million to Fund New Housing Units for Homeless, Veterans, Elderly

Homeless School-Age Children Hits Record High

Community-Based Weight Loss Intervention Produces Greater Weight Loss than Self-Help Approach

For 100 Volunteer Hours, Students Receive $1000 Award

2014: The Year of the Social Entrepreneur

Santa Barbara Homeless Survey

Building Dreams for Marines Perform Construction Projects for WWII Veterans in Need