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.

For many American Olympians, the journey to the world’s biggest winter sports stage starts long before they don the Stars and Stripes at the Opening Ceremony (or in today's case, the Closing Ceremonies). Often, it begins on a college campus, where elite coaching, competitive rivalries, snowy environments, and world-class facilities intersect to shape future medal contenders.

As the academic year progresses, a familiar sense of anticipation settles in for students and families alike: college application season is underway. Whether students are finalizing personal statements, requesting recommendation letters, or anxiously checking deadlines, this time of year marks the beginning of one of the most important transitions in a student’s educational journey.

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.

Finals week in college has a reputation, and for good reason. Libraries turn into second homes, caffeine consumption reaches new heights, and suddenly every life choice feels like it hinges on one exam. While finals can be stressful, they don’t have to be overwhelming. With the right approach, you can study smarter, protect your sanity, and walk into exams feeling prepared instead of panicked.

As the semester barrels toward finals and campus starts to feel like a swirl of deadlines, late-night study sessions, and half-defrosted cafeteria pies, Thanksgiving arrives right on time. Whether you're traveling home, hosting a Friendsgiving in your dorm, or simply enjoying a quiet break from lectures, this season offers a rare chance to pause and appreciate the messy, meaningful moments that make college what it is.

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.