colleges and universities


Suicidal thoughts among college students more common than expect...

http://www.eurekalert.org/rss/business.xml  Sat, 08/16/2008 - 23:00

(American Psychological Association) More than half of 26,000 students across 70 colleges and universities who completed a survey on suicidal experiences reported having at least one episode of suicidal thinking at some point in their lives.

Furthermore, 15 percent of students surveyed reported having seriously considered attempting suicide and more than 5 percent reported making a suicide attempt at least once in their lifetime.


 

Small business owners have many learning options

Newsvine - business  Wed, 08/06/2008 - 14:49

An entrepreneur who's mystified by accounting or putting a marketing plan together can get some help, and soon, with the arrival of the fall semester.

Schools, colleges and universities around the country offer a variety of courses aimed at small business owners, and many cost little or nothing.


 

College Giving Goes Up in 2007

Newsvine - business  Tue, 02/19/2008 - 23:01

Donations to colleges and universities rose solidly last year, to a record of nearly $30 billion, with the wealthiest universities again attracting a hugely disproportionate share, a new survey shows.

But the economic downturn means the fundraising pace for 2008 could slow.


 

College Donations Go Up in 2007

Newsvine - business  Tue, 02/19/2008 - 23:01

Donations to colleges and universities rose solidly last year, to a record of nearly $30 billion, with the wealthiest universities again attracting a hugely disproportionate share, a new survey shows.

But the economic downturn means the fundraising pace for 2008 could slow.