college

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As an immigrant, especially being Asian-American and the “model minority,” I understand her guidance as we grew up: Do things that are safe, make straight A’s, get into college.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

In 1991 Army veteran and divorced dad Anselmo “Tony” Ortiz, who also goes by the nickname Rocky, was working full time and attending college.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

The compensation college athletes can receive happens on top of a five-year scholarship that covers the full cost of attendance for some athletes.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

The channel, which along with the other SI assets is managed by New York-based Minute Media, will also carry live sports coverage including college basketball.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

“What do you need a college degree for?”

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy