In ordinary times, a college degree goes a long way toward securing employment, even during a recession. It also offers some measure of job security: Workers with at least a college diploma are less likely to lose their jobs in down times. But college grads are now finding that a postsecondary education isn't necessarily enough.

UIC College of Nursing Now Accepting Applications for Graduate Programs (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

For those looking to go beyond a bachelor's degree in nursing studies, the University of Illinois College of Nursing offers a variety of advanced practice nursing degrees to fit any schedule.

College educated among job losers (UPI)

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 (UPI) -- U.S. workers are finding that possessing a college degree isn't enough to escape layoffs and hold onto jobs during the recession, economists say.

College Corner (The Findlay Courier)

Boyd Davis III was named to the dean's list at the University of Findlay for the fall semester. He is working on his master's degree in physical therapy. Davis is a 2002 graduate of Findlay High School, and a 2006 graduate of Bowling Green State University where he received his bachelor's degree in teacher education/physical education. He is the son of Boyd and Brenda Davis.

Your Community College (Coeur d'Alene Press)

Professional-technical education at North Idaho College remains a vibrant topic of discussion throughout our communities. As I promised in this space last month, I'll continue to talk about PTE and how we strive to meet community needs.