college

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Tenured professors doubling as groundskeepers at a $70,000-a-year private college in New England is another sign of what is shaping up as the bleakest era for America’s smaller private schools.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

"I'm starting from scratch with apprentices in this sector, unlike electricians where they have grounding at college for at least a year."

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Five years in the minor leagues after having attended college meant Lopes was 27 when he made his major league debut that September.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Speaking before the college won the argument with the SLC, one woman repeatedly broke down in tears, asking not to be named because of the uncertainty.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Everyone who worked at the Greenbrier, everyone who came home from college, everyone who went to church or wanted soul food for dinner came over our way.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson