Campus Overload: November 7, 2010 - November 13, 2010

Have a college-related question? Join my online chat Thursday afternoons

This Thursday I am launching a weekly online live chat to answer any and all questions about college life.

By Jenna Johnson  | November 10, 2010; 6:16 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
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Veterans fight for priority registration for college classes

Student veterans want priority registration for their college classes, a perk given to athletes and honors students on many campuses. The University of Arizona recently announced student veterans could register early for next semester's classes.

By Jenna Johnson  | November 10, 2010; 11:10 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (3)
Categories:  News Overload  | Tags:  Eastern Kentucky University, Missouri State University, University of Arizona  
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New program to offer New Haven public school grads free college tuition

On Tuesday the city of New Haven and Yale announced a new program called the New Haven Promise -- if a local student graduates from a public high school, he or she will get a free ride to any Connecticut state college.

By Jenna Johnson  | November 10, 2010; 9:51 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (3)
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How can colleges help student veterans?

When George Washington University graduate student Brian Hawthorne gives college presidents advice on helping student veterans like himself, he always leads with this: Help them graduate faster.

By Jenna Johnson  | November 8, 2010; 11:01 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (2)
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