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Universities emphasize internships in tough job market
With the economy in the doldrums, it is especially difficult for today’s college graduates to find full-time employment out of school. The tightening of the job market has prompted universities to become more aggressive about encouraging undergraduates to find internships before they graduate.
Full StoryFrom Ethiopia to Maryland: An untold story
The recent crackdown in Ethiopia against students brings back sad memories for Maryland resident Mohammed Oumer Abda, who arrived in the U.S. in October from the African nation.
Community college requires students to plan for loan repayment
Student loan debt is outpacing credit card debt this year, and one community college in Norfolk, Va., is helping students deal with the burden of financing higher education.
Potomac River gets failing grade
The Potomac River has once again received a failing grade in the annual Chesapeake Bay report card, but the fact that the quality of the river hasn’t worsened significantly despite rising population in the area is a fragile sign of progress. But make no mistake: the river is in bad shape.
