Every spring, campuses across the country come alive with celebration. Caps are tossed into the air, proud families fill stadiums, and graduates take their final steps as students before beginning a new chapter. Graduation season is a time of achievement, reflection, and anticipation...a moment that represents years of hard work and the exciting possibilities that lie ahead.

Spring is in the air! As sustainability, environmental design, and green spaces become increasingly important, degrees in horticulture and landscaping are gaining attention. Whether you’re passionate about plant science, landscape design, or sustainable land management, choosing the right college can shape your future career in this growing field.

Every four years, the Winter Paralympic Games inspire audiences around the world with stories of resilience, skill, and determination. Athletes compete in sports such as alpine skiing, sled hockey, and wheelchair curling, demonstrating that perseverance and talent can overcome immense challenges. But behind many of these incredible athletes is another powerful force helping shape their futures: higher education.

The start of a new year feels like a fresh notebook—clean pages, endless possibilities, and a chance to reset. For students, January is the perfect time to reflect on what’s working, what isn’t, and how to build healthier habits that support both academic success and overall well-being. Healthy school habits aren’t about perfection; they’re about consistency, balance, and setting yourself up to thrive.

Every once in a while, the federal government hits a stop-gap: Congress fails to pass the appropriations or continuing-resolution, and we get a federal government shutdown, or something similar. Many may view this as a political stalemate far removed from the lecture halls, dorms, and research labs of colleges and universities — but the truth is: higher-education institutions feel the impact in clear, practical ways.

Every fall, as leaves crunch underfoot and the air grows crisp, college campuses across the country buzz with the excitement of a new semester—and a few eerie whispers from the past. From colonial-era universities to modern institutions built on old battlefields, some campuses carry more than just academic history. They’re said to host lingering spirits of students, professors, and tragic figures who never truly left.

Graduation season in the United States is a time of immense pride, celebration, and, for some universities, a logistical marvel. We're talking about institutions that don't just graduate a class, they launch a city's worth of new alumni into the world. But which U.S. universities can lay claim to hosting the largest commencement exercises, sending off a sea of gowned graduates in a single period? Let's dive into the world of mega-graduations.

Every year, universities across the globe invite esteemed figures to impart wisdom upon their graduating classes. We often see politicians, CEOs, and renowned academics gracing the commencement stage. But every now and then, a university throws a curveball, inviting a speaker from a less conventional background. These unexpected choices can lead to some of the most memorable and inspiring graduation speeches. Let's take a look back at some of the most unlikely college commencement speakers of the past.

The image of a diverse, vibrant college campus often feels like a cornerstone of modern American life. But the reality of racial integration in higher education is a relatively recent and hard-won victory, marked by decades of struggle and resistance. From the earliest attempts to educate Black Americans to the ongoing pursuit of true equity, the history of racial integration in colleges is a complex and crucial part of our national narrative.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s impact extends far beyond the Civil Rights Movement. His unwavering belief in the transformative power of education continues to shape educational philosophies and inspire generations of students and educators.