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.

Boston College puts squeeze on Jagodzinksi (Austin American-Statesman)

BOSTON — Jeff Jagodzinski of Boston College has been invited to interview for the New York Jets' coaching job, a BC official told The Associated Press on Monday, and the school has reportedly threatened to fire him if he goes through with it.

College Degree No Shield As More Jobs Are Slashed (Washington Post)

When Nena Razmara was laid off in November from her $70,000-a-year job with a high-end residential building supplier, she thought she would be working again by Christmas.