Steven Cline left Kansas State University last spring with memories of two years as a starting defensive lineman for a major-college football team. He left with a diploma, credits toward a master's degree and a place on the 2007 Big 12 Conference all-academic team.

New program makes getting a college degree easier than solving ‘2 Plus 2’ (Grand Island Independent)

Central Community College-Grand Island and Doane College have announced a "2 Plus 2" program that will allow students to earn bachelor's degrees while never leaving Grand Island.

Is a College Degree Really Worth the Cost? (US News & World Report)

Research on twins, salaries, and citizenship suggests that a college degree is a valuable asset.

Harper pushes to offer four-year police degree (Hoffman Estates Review)

Supporters of a bachelor degree program at Harper College said at a press conference Oct. 14 that Northern Illinois University wasn't living up to its word to serve the training needs of local police and firefighters. Harper College officials said if NIU was unwilling or unable to offer the necessary training and education for a homeland security degree in the northwest suburbs, Harper should be ...

College athletes cluster majors at most schools (USA Today)

When the NCAA adopted new rules in 2003 intended to improve graduation rates of athletes, critics countered that under pressure to keep athletes progressing toward a degree, schools might cut academic corners to help the athletes stay eligible to play.